Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires, met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and members of the US-Afghan Women’s Council WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires, met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and members of the US-Afghan Women’s Council today for a formal presentation of the Council’s projects. The meeting began with welcomes from Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, and … [Read more...]
Infant Loss Remembrance Day – International Wave of Light – October 15 – 7PM
October 15, 2010 by
International Wave of Light 'Infant Loss Remembrance Day' October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes but is not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the United States and Canada on October 15. The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils, concluding with the International Wave of … [Read more...]
WOMEN – Most Dangerous Day of Your Life
October 3, 2010 by
Most Dangerous Day of Your Life IAEA's Nutrition Research Helps Save Children's Lives A portrait of Women and Children displayed at the Art4Health Exhibition at the Vienna International Centre. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA) Story Resources 40 Most Important Weeks of Your Life, 26 May 2010 In Focus: Human Health and Nutrition IAEA Department of Technical Cooperation IAEA Nutritional and Health-Related Environmental Studies Section IAEA Division of Human Health International … [Read more...]
Simchat Torah, Isreal – September 30~31
September 30, 2010 by
Israel observes Simchat Torah September 30-31 Israel celebrates Simchat Torah as a two day holiday. On the Hebrew calendar, the autumnal holiday of Sukkot is immediately followed by the Shemini Atzeret. Shemini Atzeret is a two-day holiday and the festivities for the Simchat Torah are observed on the second day. The first day of the two day holiday is called “Shemini Atzeret” and the second day is called “Simchat Torah”. According to Halaka, both days are officially Shemini … [Read more...]
Kimberley Perry, Director – Girl Up!
September 29, 2010 by
Donate | View in browser It has been a whirlwind last week for Girl Up, and the fun continues through the end of this week! In recent days, the campaign has gotten tons of buzz thanks to our partners, Champions, and supporters like you as together we made the issues of adolescent girls a favorite discussion topic during UN Week in New York City, at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), and on major TV news programs. Here are some of our favorite moments so far: Our Global Advocate … [Read more...]
