On 11 November 2011 (11-11-11), UN Women joins 20,000 filmmakers worldwide to capture the human experience in a 24-hour period. The collaborative effort — that brings together a number of UN agencies and non-profits — is part of the second annual One Day on Earth initiative aimed at forming a geo-tagged shared film archive that covers wide-ranging issues related to the Millennium Development Goals, from poverty to human rights. Joining One Day on Earth as a partner this year, UN … [Read more...]
The Secret Powers of the Pyramids ~ 11*11*11
November 11, 2011 by
SECRET POWER of PYRAMIDS ! Pyramid power is supernatural or paranormal properties of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and objects of similar shape. This power, is said to preserve foods, maintain the sharpness of razor blades, improve health function, trigger sexual urges and cause other dramatic effects. Pyramid power is one of many theories, referred to as pyramidology. Some of the effects are:Food kept under a pyramid will stay fresh for two to three times longer than uncovered food. … [Read more...]
Canada-United Kingdom – “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century”
September 22, 2011 by
Canada-United Kingdom joint declaration “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century” September 22, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario We, the Prime Ministers of Canada and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, met in Ottawa on September 22, 2011, and have together endorsed this second Joint Declaration between our two countries. Our meeting today reinvigorates our strategic partnership. The bond between our countries has been … [Read more...]
Women’s Rights, Cairo: ‘The New Back of the Bus?’, Aleks Deejay
September 19, 2011 by
The New Back of the Bus? My first time waiting for a bustling metro in Cairo, I nearly unknowingly walked into a “women-only” section, a section located in various parts of the metro that is, as the name implies, for women only. After my flush faced returned back to its natural pasty whiteness, my immediate thought was confusion – not over what was occurring or why, but over my own stance on whether such a section was beneficial. In a country that has long denied … [Read more...]
Embassy of Israel in Egypt – PMO makes Statement
September 10, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo September 10, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo: "Our Government strongly condemns the attack on the Embassy of Israel in Egypt. "We call upon the Government of Egypt to abide by its responsibility under the Vienna Convention and take all measures necessary to protect … [Read more...]
Arab States Share Lessons in Improving Maternal Health
July 14, 2011 by
Arab States Share Lessons in Improving Maternal Health Morocco Serves as Model in Reducing Maternal Deaths RABAT, Morocco --- While high rates of maternal mortality continue to plague some Arab States, Morocco has made remarkable improvements in maternal health. The country is among a small group of low- and middle-income nations on track to meet Millennium Development Goal 5 – to reduce by three quarters the number of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth by 2015. Morocco’s … [Read more...]
Morocco Forum on Maternal Mortality: Sharing Experience and Sustaining
July 6, 2011 by
The Moroccan Ministry of Health hosted an international forum on maternal mortality in Rabat, from 29 June to 1 July. This scientific meeting, opened by Madame Yasmina Baddou, the Minister of Health and the Director of the Arab States Regional Office of the UNFPA, Mr. Hafedh Cheikh, was held to share Morocco’s experience in reducing maternal mortality and to gain expert input into the next phase of Morocco’s health policies. The meeting brought together leaders in research, policy, and … [Read more...]
Care2 – STOP Military Sexual Violence against Egyptian Women!
March 26, 2011 by
On March 9th, military police and civilian men attacked and destroyed the camp of peaceful demonstrators in Tahrir Square. 18 women were arrested and dragged to a museum not far away where they were abused and violated.Tell the Head of the military in Egypt to stop the violence against female protesters.»The women were beaten and strip searched as groups of men watched and photographed them. They were also forced to submit to a "virginity test" and told that any woman who was not either married … [Read more...]
cbm PARTNERS CALL for Emergency Funding, Take Action!
March 2, 2011 by
Each night we hear about more violence and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. First, it was the revolution in Egypt, but now the headlines have shifted to Libya, Iran and other suffering people. Egypt is still very much on our minds and in our prayers here at cbm Canada. For one, we have programs there and families who are already under our care. Our partner network has turned to their Canadian brothers and sisters for support for these families. There are approximately … [Read more...]
