HELL on EARTH , is it MAN-MADE? Here in the video below we are looking at nuclear hell on earth, a night film of the radioactive steam that continues to rise from Fukushima 24 hours a day. Arnie Gundersen, a former nuclear power industry executive, is one of the experts who has been saying from day one that the nuclear crisis in Japan was much worse than they were telling us. VIDEO ONLINE ONLY He was absolutely correct. Finally, three months later we are getting some numbers on … [Read more...]
Maternal Health Thematic Fund is Taking Action!
Maternal Health: Reviewing Progress and Looking Ahead UNITED NATIONS, New York — Donors, representing both governments and the private sector, today joined UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin and staff to review major achievements made possible by the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2010. The thematic fund supports high-impact and low-cost investments in countries with the greatest burden of maternal death and injury. UNFPA launched the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2008 to … [Read more...]
Reform to Reality: Empowerment of Women in the Middle East
Reform to Reality: Empowerment of Women in the Middle East Speech delivered by UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet at a lunch event hosted by the governments of the United States, Tunisia, Canada, Colombia, Jordan, the Maldives and Norway, titled “Women’s Political Participation in the Middle East,” held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 June 2011. [Check against delivery.] I thank our hosts — the US, Tunisia, Canada, Colombia, Jordan, the Maldives and Norway — … [Read more...]
Take Action, Receive a Free First Aid Kit
Imagine Watching Your Town Burn to the Ground » Donate now and receive a FREE personal first aid kit to deal with some of life's smaller disasters. Karri (left) and Cassady (right) Kanzig left their home in Slave Lake in a rush as wildfires devoured the area. Please donate today >> Karri Kanzig couldn't see through the thick, gray smoke to the school just yards away from her home. She began to panic. Soon, the flames were approaching her house leaving her no choice but to flee. … [Read more...]
Starwood To Open One Hotel Every Two Weeks In China
A Celebration of Women is pleased to share that our WOMAN of ACTION, Lorre White reports that Starwood Hotels, the home of our Gala to BE, is expanding inside China. This is wonderful news as relationships with all countries in our beautiful world are key to the achievement of World Peace. Starwood Hotel is also the owner of our very own Grand Harbour Castle WESTIN Hotel here in Toronto, Canada. A Celebration of Women has been not only supported by this corporation, we have been treated … [Read more...]
Heart & Stroke Lottery – Early Bird Deadline Only 1 Week Left!
One in three Canadians die of either heart disease or stroke. Now Canadians' health and demographics are changing so that no one -- young or old -- will beleft unaffected by heart disease and stroke. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a … [Read more...]
PMO – Canada is Taking Action in maternal health issues!
PM announces new maternal, newborn and child health initiatives May 27, 2011 Deauville, France Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for new health initiatives to help save the lives of mothers and children in Africa and Asia as part of the Canadian-led Muskoka Initiative launched at the G-8 Summit in June 2010. Targeting the leading causes of mortality in mothers and children in countries such as Sudan, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mali and Afghanistan, the new … [Read more...]
Celebrating Victoria Day: 24 Week-end!
Victoria Day 2011 Long Weekend Overview In 2011, Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. Victoria Day is a public holiday observed across Canada on the Monday before May 25th. Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada except the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday … [Read more...]
UN Women – Growing Core Contributions
Growing Core Contributions to UN Women India and Nigeria have joined a growing list of countries pledging significant contributions to UN Women, the newly established UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. India pledged and paid US$1 million to UN Women core funds in 2011, a leap from its contribution of US$20,000 in 2010. The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria approved US$500,000 for UN Women core funding. “India’s contribution demonstrates its firm support to the … [Read more...]
Wendy Ladd is Taking Action in Toronto, Canada!
A Celebration of Women is proud to present our very own WOMAN of ACTION, in Action. Ms. Wendy Ladd of WendyLadd.com is hosting her 2nd Annual Event of Gratitude. Watching this video and noticing that Wendy does not leave one rock unturned, making sure to include every single soul in the room, tells a thousand stories, as they say a 'picture is a thousand words'. Join us here in our Celebration and watch Wendy in our large screen version. WOMAN of ACTION - Wendy Ladd is … [Read more...]
Lynne Hazelden – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is truly excited to Celebrate the Life of this Woman, a true Freedom Fighter! WOMAN of ACTION™ Lynne Hazelden UP & PERSONAL ~ How Get to know Me! FIRST VISIT HERE > LISTEN MY PEACE VISION INSPIRATION ~ SOURCE ~ HOW I GOT to HERE ~WHERE it CAME FROM Here is some important info about my journey.... HERE Lynne is raising funds to be treated by The International … [Read more...]
PMO:Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Mother’s Day
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Mother’s Day May 8, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Mother’s Day: “Laureen and I would like to wish mothers across Canada a happy Mother’s Day – a day when we honour and celebrate their strength, guidance and compassion. “Mothers are the anchors of our families, dedicating themselves to being our most important role models, nurturers and teachers. Motherhood involves passing on the … [Read more...]
Canada: Don't Let Animal Abusers Escape Justice – Ellen B., care2
Canada: Animals Need Real Protection From Cruelty » A few years ago, my family got a call from our neighbors. Walking down the street that day, they had heard a meow coming from a trash can, where someone had left a newborn kitten to die. Animals need strong legal protection from abuse. » Our neighbors wanted to know if we could give the kitten a loving home. And less than a day later we welcomed a new, adorably furry member of the family. Most pet … [Read more...]