UN Staff and Lebanese Youth Stand Up for MDGs in Beirut A group photo of the youth at the Stand-Up event Around 200 young people, including UN staff, university and Model UN school students and members of Lebanese civil society organizations stood up at the UN House in Beirut and pledged to work for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Lebanon. Marking the onset of a campaign to stand up, take action and make noise for the MDGs in Lebanon, the UN Information Centre (UNIC) in … [Read more...]
IRAQ 2010 – Girls Education
September 29, 2010 by
GIRLS EDUCATION IN IRAQ 2010 Executive Summary This report contains a situation analysis of girls' education in Iraq and recommendations for improving girls' access to good quality schooling. The situation analysis is based on enrolment data provided by the Ministry of Education in Iraq, a range of currently available reports and other documentation, and on the responses of 80 Iraqi girls to a questionnaire relating to their own experiences of school and their views on girls' … [Read more...]
Pakistan – Responding to the Humanitarian Emergency
September 28, 2010 by
Responding to the Humanitarian Emergency in Pakistan UNIFEM (part of UN Women) works to ensure that gender concerns are fully integrated into relief and recovery operations in Pakistan, following the floods that have affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Within the framework of international humanitarian response in Pakistan, UNIFEM leads the Gender Task Force with UNFPA to coordinate the integration of gender issues across the work of all humanitarian clusters. UNIFEM … [Read more...]
NEPAL: Pushing back against Domestic Violence
September 28, 2010 by
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...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Alexandra Romanov
September 27, 2010 by
WOMAN of ACTION Alexandra Romanov "Before Alexandra's death, she was known to be obstinate, cold, and withdrawn. But to those in her family circle she was warm, friendly, and endearing, only shy when encountered with strangers. I believe that she was a complex woman who was just misjudged but should be known for being loyal to her country and family." -Elaine Reyes about Tsarina Alexandra Romanov Her Royal Highness Alix Victoria Helena Louise Beatrice von Hesse was born in … [Read more...]
Team Courtney Taking Action! – AIDS WALK, October 2, 2010
September 27, 2010 by
Team Courtney is Taking Action! October 2, 2010 This coming Saturday, October 2, 2010.....there is an,"Aids Walk", in Washington, D.C. for Aids Awareness and there is a team called,"Team Courtney", that will be representing not only my daughter Courtney, but countless other women, men and children who are living with or have lost their lives to PML and HIV/AIDS. The team members will be carrying posters and wearing Tee Shirts with Courtney's picture on the front and … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG's – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG’s – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
MAN of ACTION™ – Nerval Roberts
June 17, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women™ is absolutely inspired and motivated by this Heart-Awakening Performance. NERVAL connected with our Founder, Catherine Anne Clark, asking for her opinion of his message: 'a Better Way'. She was so moved that she waited not one more minute to have A Celebration of Women share this message with All the Women of our World......please LISTEN. Nerval is an Earth Angel that has 'Captured the Essence' of what our World is Missing! Take Responsibility! Love with … [Read more...]
Priscilla Beaulieu Presley – Birthday Girl Sharing Date with Queen Victoria
May 24, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women sends our best wishes to Priscilla, the Queen to 'the King', that she enjoys a Wonderful Birthday and a year to Come filled with only Abundance and Joy..... BIRTHDAY GIRL May 24, 2010 Priscilla Beaulieu Presley Priscilla Beaulieu Presley (born Priscilla Ann Wagner; May 24, 1945) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer and actor Elvis Presley, Mother of Lisa Marie. Priscilla purchased a large mansion in Beverly Hills. She dated … [Read more...]
KENYA: Paul Kasuki – Needs HELP Taking Action in Kenya
May 20, 2010 by
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...]
