With the focus of local and international media on Kenya’s ability to maintain peace and stability, improvements in women’s political participation were an unsung success story of the country’s national elections, held earlier this month. After one of the most high-profile campaigns in Kenyan history, 87 of the 416 seats in the newly-established National Assembly and Senate chambers will be held by women. Previously, just 22 women sat in the old 222 - seat Parliament, which did not have a … [Read more...]
Afghan Women Taking Action in Business
March 5, 2013 by
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan (ILO News) – Afghans have been immersed in a conflict that has affected every aspect of their ordinary lives. For Khalida Yaqobi, the conflict has been an obstacle, not an obstruction. After graduating in engineering from Balkh University, she secretly studied English at a time when women seeking an education risked being executed by the Taliban. “I was studying English in a private house, without textbooks or notebooks, going in a burqa to a hidden English … [Read more...]
“One Woman: A song for UN Women” – MARCH 8
February 24, 2013 by
International Women’s Day, 8 March 2013 UN Women will launch “One Woman: A song for UN Women”, a 'musical celebration of women worldwide', featuring more than 20 artists from across the globe. As of today, behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production will be available at http://song.unwomen.org to count down toward the launch. On March 8, the site will feature the full song video and make the track available for download. “One Woman” calls for change and … [Read more...]
IWD Celebrations begin, The F-WORD is back in Toronto!
February 13, 2013 by
Nominated for Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award, The F Word gives voice to women's stories from all over the world. Written and directed by Telly award winner Jennifer Phillips, this is a giant step towards global Empowerment of Women. Inspired by the stories of real women around the world, this play encompasses the trials, tribulations, joy, pain, and the jubilation that women face. The F Word is a powerful chronicle of all things F***ed : fun, fierce, … [Read more...]
I’m Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World
November 14, 2012 by
"I thought the MS took my creativity away then all of a sudden after a long period of prayer and meditation the damn broke loose and I'm working on 4 at once. I have one of the most powerful videos I ever made on overcoming sexual assault and abusive relationships. (Coming Soon)" So here is my Gratitude video. I'm Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World Quote: I am grateful to Glinda, the good witch in The Wizard of Oz: who was a head of … [Read more...]
