November 08, 2010 mHealth Summit starts today By Michelle Samplin-Salgado, AIDS.gov New Media Strategist and Jeremy Vanderlan, AIDS.gov Web Developer The 2010 mHealth Summit started today and AIDS.gov is looking forward to exploring ways mobile technology can improve domestic HIV programs serving minority and other communities most at-risk for, or living with, HIV. In addition to hearing about the future of mobile from keynote speakers, Bill Gates, Aneesh Chopra, Judith Rodin, and Ted … [Read more...]
UNIFEM – Women's Empowerment Principles
November 2, 2010 by
The Women's Empowerment Principles are a set of Principles for business ofference guidance on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community. They are the result of a collaboration between the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the United Nations Global Compact. The development of the Principles included an international multi-stakeholder consulation process, which was launched in March 2009. Sub-titled Equality Means Business, the Principles … [Read more...]
Pakistan floods: Top 3 UN human rights bodies urge the authorities not to leave behind the most vulnerable
October 30, 2010 by
Photo: SAVE THE CHILDREN, SWEDEN http://sca.savethechildren.se/sca/News/News-Archive/Committee-on-the-Rights- GENEVA (27 October 2010) – Three United Nations human rights treaty bodies on Monday issued a joint appeal* to the Pakistani authorities and relief agencies to strengthen the human rights-based approach of their efforts, in order to prevent further victimization of the most vulnerable population affected by the country's worst monsoon flooding in a century. "The floods have … [Read more...]
UNFPA – Statement @ Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director
October 30, 2010 by
32nd Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action - UNFPA - Progress and Challenges: Women’s Health and Education for Girls Keynote Address of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director, at the 32nd Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action: Empowering Women – Building Human Security ______________________________________________________________________________ "Thank you very much for the kind introduction and thank you for inviting me here. … [Read more...]
GENDER: Ignoring women with guns with Megan MacKenzie, Helen Basini
October 28, 2010 by
Photo: Sagar Shrestha/IRIN A female Maoist rebel in 2005 Johannesburg, 27 October 2010 (IRIN) - The perception that women are only ever victims of conflict ignores the large numbers of female combatants, which can result in their exclusion from disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) programmes. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) report, State of the World Population 2010: From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal: Generations of Change, released on 20 October 2010, acknowledges the … [Read more...]
US-Afghan Women’s Council – Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires
October 23, 2010 by
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...]
CHILDREN'S WEEK, Australia: Celebrated October 23-31
October 21, 2010 by
CHILDREN'S WEEK Australia October 23 - 31 Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. It begins on the Saturday prior to Universal Children's day which is always held on the 4th Wednesday of October in Australia. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. Thousands of children and their families around the country … [Read more...]
Psychic Workout: New Moon Transformation
October 16, 2010 by
Psychic Workout: New Moon Transformation By Psychic Marin ext. 5113 The new moon is less familiar, yet equally as powerful, as the full moon. In this year-long exercise, you will get to know the energy corresponding to each new moon. Become aware when the moon is full, or dark, including the different themes to explore, and different aspects of yourself. If you’re desiring a time for awakening and deeper soul work, take part in these monthly new moon exercises to bring forth a deeper sense of … [Read more...]
Chesler Chronicles: Buried Alive In Turkey—and—Under the Burqa
October 13, 2010 by
Buried Alive In Turkey In Turkey — a country which was nearly accepted as a member by the European Union — a father and grandfather recently buried Medine Memi, a sixteen-year-old girl, alive — and all because she was seen talking to boys. Medine was repeatedly beaten. She ran to the police but they did not help her. When the men buried her she was “alive and fully conscious.” This savage, heartless, primitive act is the ultimate, logical consequence of burying women alive — shrouding them … [Read more...]
WORLD RURAL WOMAN DAY – Celebrated October 15, 2010
October 13, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is pleased to announce that the Women of our Rural World are celebrated October 15, 2010, once again! OriginEventsArchive Origin and Celebrations The idea of a World Rural Women's Day to be devoted each year to honor rural women began at a UN Conference for Women in Beijing in September 1995. The International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP), Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), Network of African Rural … [Read more...]
National Day Spain – celebrating October 12
October 12, 2010 by
Spain celebrates on National Day October 12 National Day is a public holiday in Spain. National Day in Spain commemorates Christopher Columbus’s first successful voyage to the new world in 1492. A variety of festivities take place throughout the day, with the center of the festival being long and lavish military parade through the center of Madrid. Awesome Details: Columbus Day - U.S. Commemoration of explorer Christopher Columbus, a controversy. A Celebration of Women sends … [Read more...]
National School Lunch Week – Oct. 11-15
October 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is calling all Mothers and Childcare workers to listen.... What's on Your Tray? "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?" helps students learn that eating a healthy and nutritious school lunch is essential to help them get the most out of your action-packed day! Whether is a literal school lunch tray, or a busy academic and social calendar, what's on a tray says a lot about a student's personality! The highlight of the "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?' campaign is a … [Read more...]
Louise Hay – Taking Action!
October 12, 2010 by
NEW! 4-Color Gift Edition of Dr. Wayne Dyer's international bestseller, The Power of Intention Join us on Facebook for the Intention Challenge! Each week, we will give you tips on how to put Intention to work in your daily life. Challenge yourself—and your friends and family—to co-create your world your way and propel yourself toward fulfilling your dreams! Start now » Wayne Dyer's all-time best-selling book is now available in a beautifully … [Read more...]
