COUNT the ratio in this Graduation Class .....boys? ....girls? Think Leadership possibilities....girls, step up! … [Read more...]
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – October 10, 2010
October 10, 2010 by
No health without mental health 10 October 2010 World Mental Health Day on 10 October raises public awareness about mental health issues. The Day promotes more open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention and treatment services. The treatment gap for mental, neurological and substance use disorders is formidable especially in poor resource countries. Physical and mental health are intertwined. There is a real need to deal with mental health problems of people with chronic … [Read more...]
Obama Administration's Pledge – Funding to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
October 6, 2010 by
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...]
ONAP Commissions Institute of Medicine – Examine Data Gaps in HIV Care
October 5, 2010 by
ONAP Commissions Institute of Medicine Examine Data Gaps in Monitoring Access and Quality of HIV Care This time last year, the Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) announced a contract with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to conduct a series of policy analyses to help inform the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The first of three reports from this project was released two weeks ago and presents important information for policymakers and members of the public working to expand HIV testing and … [Read more...]
WORLD TEACHER’S DAY! – Celebrate October 5, 2010
October 4, 2010 by
WORLD TEACHER'S DAY! October 5, 2010 World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and … [Read more...]
WOMEN – Most Dangerous Day of Your Life
October 3, 2010 by
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...]
PMO – Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India (October 14, 2010)
October 3, 2010 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada October 3, 2010 ~~ Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the opening of the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India: “Beginning today, Canada’s athletes will once again have the chance to shine on the international stage, this time at the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be cheering them on." “The Commonwealth Games give … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Sarah Thomson Taking Action!
October 3, 2010 by
Engaging Women As part of the mayoralty race in Toronto, Sarah Thomson, along with front-runner candidate George Smitherman, will be attending a Women's Event to engage women further in Toronto's municipal government. Women have strong voices and opinions, and it's time that they are shared with the city. When: Wednesday October 6th, 4pm-6pm Where: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts [MAP] Cost: FREE RSVP: send to [email protected] Hosted by: Isabel Bassett Hon. Margaret … [Read more...]
SWAZILAND: 'A dialogue to defeat AIDS' – UN Humanitarian Affairs
October 1, 2010 by
* CLICK ON PHOTO for Geopraphical News. LUBOMBO, 29 September 2010 (PLUSNEWS) - Communities in Swaziland are coming together as never before to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic that has so deeply affected them. Government officials and bureaucrats from the capital, Mbabane, and the staff of health NGOs, received a warm welcome from the 200 community members assembled in a tent set up at the chief's residence, but this time they had come to listen rather than prescribe to the villagers. "The … [Read more...]
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE Celebrates 'Agricultural Reform Day' – September 30
September 30, 2010 by
Agricultural Reform Day September 30 Agricultural Reform Day is a Public Holiday in Sao Tome. Sao Tome and Principe are the 2 Islands. It is the smallest country in the world. http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/countries/west-africa/sao-tome-principe/ The provinces are further divided into seven districts, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. In 19th century, Sao Tome was the world’s largest producer of cocoa. "This group was fishing in the bay near Omali … [Read more...]
Botswana Lights the Candles for a Birthday Celebration – September 30
September 30, 2010 by
Botswana Lights the Candles for a Birthday Celebration Botswana Day! September 30 Botswana Day is a Public Holiday in Botswana Botswana Day, September 30, commemorates Botswana’s independence from the British on 30 September 1966. The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Citizens of Botswana are called “Batswana”, regardless of ethnicity. Formerly a British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within … [Read more...]
TURKEY – Peace Day celebration in Ankara!
September 29, 2010 by
Peace Day celebration in Ankara September 2010 Mr. Shahid Najam (right) at the World Peace Bell ceremony On 21 September, to mark the International Day of Peace, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Ankara and Turkish Japanese Foundation jointly organized World Peace Bell ringing ceremony in Ankara. At the ceremony, UN Resident Coordinator/UNIC Director Shahid Najam, Ambassador of Japan Nabuaki Tanaka and Turkish-Japanese Foundation Director General Leyla Özdemir addressed the … [Read more...]
