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
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...]
Afghanistan, Empowering Women for Rural Health
Empowering Women for Rural Health More than 21,000 community health workers provide better access to health services for rural families in Afghanistan. Istalef, Kabul Province, Afghanistan Empowering Women for Rural Health Success Story Dr. Suraya Dalil, Acting Minister of Public Health and Dr. Laurent Zessler, UNFPA Representative to Afghanistan at a joint press conference held in 2010 on UNFPA's US$6.1 million assistance to the Ministry of Public Health for support to … [Read more...]
AVAAZ – This Sunday, 6300 events in 187 countries!
This Sunday, 10/10/10, we'll smash a world record: citizens of 187 nations have organized more than 6300 "climate work parties," from Canada to Palau. The message: the world's people are taking action on climate -- and it's time for governments to join us.Let's show that the global climate movement is energized, everywhere, and enormous -- click to find an event: This Sunday, at more than 6300 events in 187 countries, citizens around the world will shatter a dangerous myth: … [Read more...]
Obama Administration's Pledge – Funding to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
Obama Administration's Pledge to Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis As part of America’s leadership in saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world, the United States announced today that it intends to make an unprecedented three-year pledge of support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The pledge is tied to the call for smart investments and shared responsibility to reach the goal of saving more lives efficiently and … [Read more...]
5 Signs He’s Not the One
5 Signs He’s Not the One By Liz Campanille It’s a tough realization, gals, when the man you thought was the One turns out to be a zero. I’ve been there, and completely understand how difficult it can be. As a former dating veteran, I want to give you the insight you need to move on if you’re with the guy who’s not the “One.” The first question I’d ask was, “What constitutes a deal breaker?” That’s always going to be a personal preference, but some signs can’t be ignored. Aside from obvious … [Read more...]
WOMEN – Most Dangerous Day of Your Life
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...]
NEPAL: Pushing back against Domestic Violence
Photo: Kate Holt/IRIN Click here to view the photogallery KATHMANDU, 28 September 2010 (IRIN) - Across Nepal, which has declared 2010 the year to end gender-based violence, women continue to fall victim. The village of Shipawa is one Nepalese community in which the issue is particularly apparent. Three women there demonstrate the depth of the problem and share a determination for justice: Yadev, a 60-year-old widow, dispossessed of her land and who deals with constant death threats; Amarawati, … [Read more...]
LESS-Adoptable Pet Week – Celebrating September (19-25)
A Celebration of Women sends our Love to all the little 'pets' around the globe that need love; and we do remember that some of these little Souls are 'WO-man's Best Friends'. Big black dogs. FIV+ cats. Senior pets. Special needs animals. Many factors can make a pet seem "less adoptable." To promote these unusual (or, in some cases, too common) animals, Petfinder has designated September 19 - 25 as "Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week." The week is yours to celebrate as you wish – create … [Read more...]
KENYA: Paul Kasuki – Needs HELP Taking Action in Kenya
A Celebration of Women As all Believers know, a 'House of Worship is Key' to the Sanctuary offering Fellowship and Growth of Faith in Believers...Anyone in a position to assist Paul and the congregation of St. Joseph with the completion of this Church, please email him direct and make DONATION arrangments with him. The following will offer most information required to 'Capture Your Heart'. ....a MESSAGE from the Heart Mr. Paul Kasuki ___________________________ ST. … [Read more...]