In Yemen, one female student is speaking out for girls’ education IBB, Yemen, 4 October 2011 - There is a spirit of harmony in one classroom packed with teenage students at the Al-Hussein Ben Ali School in Al-Mazahin; where the boys happily take their place on the floor, leaving the few available desks for the girls. “As long as our sisters keep coming to school, we have no problem sitting on the floor,” said Ismail, 15, as the other boys around him all nodded in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Jeannette Rankin
October 9, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is inspired today to share this Tribute, to the memory of a Woman that worked the Peace Principals of what our United Nations does today, only she did her work as a Leader among Women, long ago in the years of the early 1900's. Famous for: "I,m No Lady, I'm a Member of Congress...." … [Read more...]
EXPECTATIONS – ‘Church Girl’
October 1, 2011 by
Expectations Her name is Billie. She has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally her wardrobe for the entire four years of college. She is brilliant, kind of esoteric and very, very bright. She became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative church They want to develop a ministry to the students, but are not sure how to go about it. One day Billie decides to go there. … [Read more...]
41st Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 2011 – Legislative Conference
September 20, 2011 by
From September 21-24, thousands of Americans, elected officials, business and industry leaders, and media will gather for the 41st Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 2011 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme of the four-day event is “iLead | iServe”, highlighting the value and impact of leadership and services within the community. The conference features more than 80 workshops, seminars and forums that will cover a range of topics … [Read more...]
What is MS ("Multiple Sclerosis")? – HEALTH for WOMEN
August 24, 2011 by
What is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system.Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is here to help. No one needs to face MS alone. In communities across Canada, our volunteers and staff provide information, … [Read more...]
Empowering HIV-positive Women in Guyana
July 19, 2011 by
Empowering HIV-positive Women in Guyana UN Women conducted this interview at the YWCA World Conference and International Women’s Summit in Zurich, Switzerland. At the event, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet was a speaker at the opening session. “I just wanted to make a difference and change women’s lives. More women need to be empowered, have a voice and be able to stand up for their rights.” Being diagnosed with HIV often leads to social … [Read more...]
