Why celebrate National Women's Health Week? We all have a role to play in women's health. Women often serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children, and parents before their own. As a result, women's health and well-being becomes secondary. As a community, we have a responsibility to support the important women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, happier lives. When is National … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Women’s Health Week (May 12 – 18)
May 6, 2013 by Team Celebration
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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife 2013 – May 5
May 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
International Day of the Midwife 2013 The growing success of the International Day of the Midwife continues in 2013 with the new, interactive website and social media pages as powerful platforms to campaign globally to highlight the important role midwives play in the health of mothers and children. What will be happening on IDM 2013? We are posting blogs on our website about midwives and their role in family planning and we will also have guest blogs from partner organizations. We are … [Read more...]
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Celebrating MAY DAY (May 1) around the Globe!
May 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
May Day on May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and usually a public holiday; it is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Traditional May Day Celebrations May Day is related to the Celtic festival of Beltane and the Germanic festival of Walpurgis Night. May Day falls exactly half a year from November 1, another cross-quarter day which is also associated with various northern European pagan and the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and it has … [Read more...]
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YWCA ( Toronto ) celebrating Free Film Screening – May 22
April 30, 2013 by Team Celebration
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 | 7-9pm THE WORLD BEFORE HERE - Free Film Screening YWCA Toronto Elm Centre | 87 Elm Street RSVP by Monday, May 20th For more information contact Vanessa Flores at: [email protected] or 416.961.8101 x 353 … [Read more...]
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Celebrating a ‘Mother’s Dying Wish’ coming true!
April 14, 2013 by Team Celebration
This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. Esther lives just off the main road of a small town in Western Kenya in a mud-walled, tin-roofed home, typical of the area. Despite her meager income, she had spruced up the interior of her home with lace doilies, plastic flowers and framed pictures of loved ones, making the small space inviting and comfortable. Until last year, she … [Read more...]
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Celebrating 10 Women that have created Positive Change!
April 12, 2013 by Team Celebration
In many countries of the world, the rule of law still rules women out In every region, there are laws that discriminate against women, in relation to property, the family, employment and citizenship. Too often, justice institutions, including the police and the courts, deny women justice. But, governments and civil society are pioneering innovative approaches to ensure that women can access justice Catalyzing gender-sensitive law reform, investing in one-stop shops and providing … [Read more...]
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Tajikistan, celebrating rural women gains!
April 11, 2013 by Team Celebration
Tajikistan, rural women gain business skills and independence through self-help groups “I earn money and it makes me happy,” says Anjira Ashurova, a 46-year-old woman who lives in the small village of Shahraki Somoniyon in Sughd Province, northern Tajikistan. “I spend it on my basic needs and those of my children. I feel strong. I learned new skills and am practicing them in my daily life. I enjoy my work and the most important thing is that I enjoy working as a team. We support each … [Read more...]
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Celebrating Kyrgyzstan’s Talas reduces Maternal Mortality to Zero!
April 9, 2013 by Team Celebration
For the first time since independence in 1991, one of Kyrgyzstan’s regions succeeded in reducing maternal mortality to zero: in the north-western Talas region, not a single woman died during 2012 while being pregnant or as a result of giving birth. The UNFPA Country Office in Kyrgyzstan has contributed to this success by training health care providers in the Talas region on effective perinatal care with a focus on emergency obstetric care and antenatal care. UNFPA experts also … [Read more...]
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Celebrating New Moon in Aries on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
April 9, 2013 by Team Celebration
The New Moon in Aries takes place Wednesday morning in the US. It is spectacular! The Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars will all be tightly conjunct in Aries. That's one hell of a lot of fire! Here are some ideas: New Moon in the 1st house – A new bold you! New Moon in the 2nd house – Hunting love or money. Audacious self esteem. New Moon in the 3rd house – Active mind. Walking the neighborhood. Think independently. New Moon in the 4th house – Lead the family. New Moon in the 5th house … [Read more...]
The Lioness Woman’s Club celebrating 2013 Deluxe SPA-rty” – May 31
April 9, 2013 by Team Celebration
So, what exactly is the Lioness Woman’s Club? The Lioness Woman’s Club is an exclusive on-line social club for effective, dynamic, success-oriented women who pursue their business networking goals along with personal interests in the arts, literature, travel and a well-rounded, sophisticated life-style. The Lioness Woman’s Club provides an elegant and feminine environment, which in turn fosters and encourages creativity as well as personal well being of the body and mind. The news, … [Read more...]
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Celebrating UN Women & Women’s Self Worth Foundation
March 14, 2013 by Team Celebration
UN Women and the Women’s Self Worth Foundation join forces to work on Women’s Empowerment and gender equality March 2013 – A new partnership between UN Women and the Women’s Self Worth Foundation will promote women’s empowerment and gender equality over a period of three years, from 2013 to 2015. Michelle Bachelet and Cheryl Saban shake hands during a bilateral meeting on 8 March to consolidate their new partnership. Photo credit: UN Women/Catianne Tijerina UN Women Executive Director … [Read more...]
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Celebrating ‘all-female team’ to climb Mount Kilimanjaro!
February 27, 2013 by Team Celebration
DAR ES SALAAM – They have conquered the world’s highest mountain. They have climbed the highest peaks in Europe and Australia. Now, seven Nepali women – members of the most successful all-female team ever to scale Mount Everest - will join three African women to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Their attempt on Kili (5,895 metres) will begin from the northern Tanzanian town of Moshi on Wednesday 27 February. The climb is being supported by Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and … [Read more...]
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Celebrating YWCA Women of Distinction Alumnae Reception – Mar 7, 2013
February 20, 2013 by Team Celebration
ALUMNAE RECEPTION Hosted By Join us to meet the 2013 YWCA WOMEN OF DISTINCTION ________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 2013 6 - 8 PM In conversation with Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail. 2013 recipients will be announced on International Women’s Day March 8th, 2013 SEEDS FOR CHANGE CULTIVATING FOOD FOR THOUGHT ________________________________________________________________________ 2013 YWCA Women of … [Read more...]
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Relationships, celebrating Arielle Ford’s book “Wabi Sabi” Love
January 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
Are you filled with "Wabi Sabi" love? Does your significant other have a really annoying habit that drives you up the wall? Makes you crazy? If you do, the good news is you are not alone. Here's a top ten list I found recently... Squeezing the toothpaste: bottom or middle? Playing the TV too loud Leaving dirty laundry (or towels) E V E R Y W H E R E... Watching TV in the bedroom while you try to sleep Leaving the toilet seat … [Read more...]
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Celebrating, 2012 as a Year of Women’s Achievements
December 27, 2012 by Team Celebration
Celebrating ... a Year of Achievements From the ratification of a United Nations convention on domestic worker rights to landmark laws on harassment to the conviction of a former president for war crimes ... a true year of firsts. This timeline is a snapshot of some of the gender equality achievements in 2012. JANUARY 02, 2012 Implementation begins for Colombia's Victims and Land Restitution Law Embera indigenous people displaced by armed conflict in Colombia. … [Read more...]
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