December 6, 1989 Montreal. Violence against women had been an issue that had affected many women and children long before this date. As we know, this day is marked in history because of the horrific murders that took place at The Ecole Polytechnic when a 25 year old male entered a school in Montreal, targeting women and vocalizing his hatred of feminists, and ending up killing 14 just because they were women . The truth of the matter is that although the man was sick for doing that he … [Read more...]
Lynn Stevenson – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to add to our family this woman of many talents. A mother, a grand-mother, writer, psychic and so much more, this woman is now available for all the Women of our World. In her own words from one of her creations, Pwibles, carries the message of her philosophy and purpose of life PeaceWisdomInnocenceBalanceLoveEquality ~ Strength Celebrate the Life of this awesome Alumni member of our WOMEN of ACTION with us here today! … [Read more...]
After Breast Cancer Event – November 27 – TORONTO
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Karen Pegler – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian unsung heroin, a woman that has risen above her own challenges, coming our on top of it all. Abuse survivor, having to re-build her life with two children by her side, she went back to school - achieved! We are elated to have her now here today, to help the Women of our World !!! WOMAN of ACTION™ Karen Pegler Born in Millbrook, Ont 1960. Raised on a dairy … [Read more...]
Summit on Breast Health and Cancer Control Concludes in Vienna
The 5th Global Summit on International Breast Health: Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control -- Supportive Care and Quality of Life concluded Friday, 5 October in Vienna, Austria. Convened jointly by the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) and the IAEA's Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), it brought together leading global experts in breast cancer, palliative care, hospice and patient advocacy. Discussions during the three-day meeting covered areas … [Read more...]
Joint Programme on Rural Women with Rome-based agencies
Michelle Bachelet remarks at the launch of the Joint Programme on Rural Women with Rome-based agencies, “Accelerating Progress toward the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women”. New York, 27 September 2012. Good afternoon. Welcome, President Johnson-Sirleaf; our distinguished panelists and participants; and our co-hosts, the Governments of Brazil, Canada, Liberia and the Netherlands. Thank you for your partnership and strong support. It is wonderful to be here with all of you. This … [Read more...]
Migration of the Monarch Butterfly
The yearly autumn mass migration of the North American Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), starting in September and October of each year, is a truly amazing phenomenon! Did you know that the Monarch Butterflies of North America can migrate up to 3000 miles? It's hard to imagine that something as delicate-looking as a butterfly can travel that far, but some North American monarchs migrate very long distances, as far as from Canada to Central Mexico. Monarchs are one of the most … [Read more...]
Mufaro Chakabuda – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this visionary with the heart and soul of strength that enabled her to excel in the world of female entrepreneurs; winning a plethora of Awards; and as of 2010, Zimscholarships.com, a not for profit organization was founded by Mufaro. Zimscholarships is an organization dedicated to promoting Zimbabwe’s future, by giving scholarships to deserving Individuals in their undergraduate or Master’s Programs. ... and now is here to … [Read more...]
PM congratulates Summer Mortimer on Paralympic bronze medal
PM congratulates Summer Mortimer on Paralympic bronze medal September 6, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today congratulated swimmer Summer Mortimer on her bronze medal in the Women’s 100-metre Freestyle (S10) at the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games in London. “On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Summer Mortimer on her stellar performance in London to date”, said the Prime Minister. “Ms. Mortimer has exemplified grit, determination and … [Read more...]
Lorin J. MacDonald – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this definite power of example to all women. Dealing with her own physical challenges, this woman is blazing new paths for all women with her own hearing disability, forging new horizons, new ways so to enable all the Women of our World to live fulfilled, thriving lives. WOMAN of ACTION™ Lorin J. MacDonald “A lot of people try to understand my hearing loss, and honestly, Iʼm too busy doing things … [Read more...]