Dear supporters of UN Women and UN Women National Committee Canada I am pleased to announce the launch of the global HeForShe campaign, a movement that transcends class, race or gender. The HeForShe Campaign is a solidarity movement for gender equality developed by UN Women to engage men and boys as advocates and agents of change for the achievement of gender equality and women's rights. The campaign encourages them to speak out and take action against inequalities faced by women and girls. … [Read more...]
Culture of Peace, consistent with Women’s Movement …
August 8, 2014 by
WOMEN AND A CULTURE OF PEACE Since the 1970s the United Nations and other international women’s conferences have adopted 'Equality, Development and Peace' as an organizing theme and framework for women's activities in development. Women would not only benefit from peaceful structures, as opposed to violent structures which oppress them, but they also have a role to play in building peaceful relationships and structures, and cultivating values, attitudes, relationships and structures which … [Read more...]
Hibaaq Osman – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 23, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this brave, envisioned activist and woman leader. Forging new paths for Arab Women, this powerhouse is the founder of KARAMA, RISING FOR DIGNITY; advancing women advancement, rights and human dignity in the Arab world. WOMAN of ACTION™ Hibaaq Osman "Democracy without women is hypocrisy" Hibaaq Osman is a global political strategist, with … [Read more...]
Dario Vrbanek – MAN of ACTION™
September 22, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this awakened male force to be reckoned with! A school teacher by profession, this man has awakened to the new thinking that men must Take Action and enable their feminine energy to awaken, so to find balance and peace. 'Men have suffered in silence for too long' are the words that resonate when you know this male leader, trailing new paths for all men, with a focus on today's youth. MAN of … [Read more...]
A Roadmap for Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment
September 17, 2013 by
When women are economically empowered, their families, communities, and nations prosper – but until now a critical research gap has existed on the most successful ways to spur women’s economic advancement. That's why the United Nations Foundation teamed up with the ExxonMobil Foundation to look at original and existing research on what works best in a variety of contexts. The result is a first-of-its-kind report, A Roadmap for Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment, which shows proven … [Read more...]
SHOWCASING WOMEN POWER
August 25, 2013 by
Oil industry traditionally has been a male bastion. Nishi Vasudeva is set to break that proverbial glass ceiling by becoming the first woman to head an oil company in India when she takes over the reins of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Nishi joins the Women POWER list 1. Karen Agustiawan had her tenure as CEO of PT Pertamina (the Indonesian state owned oil company) extended for a further five years in June this year. In recent years most of her predecessors have not even … [Read more...]
Jacquelline Fuller – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 14, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated the Celebrate the Life of this one woman, one that made her way to the infamous role of CEO and true to the pure nature of a woman, directed her powers into an action of philanthropy. Her passion lays in the desire to help others, and through her own creations enables thousands to help themselves up through her vision of 'getting the money directly into the hands that need it ... ' system. We celebrate this powerhouse and her focus on others. She is … [Read more...]
Why True Passion is Key for the Philanthropist !
August 11, 2013 by
Belief is Everything! If you want to raise money for your charity, then first believe in your cause. When you really believing in your cause, it will be contagious. People know if you are being authentic and passionate about your cause, and they also know if you are simply under the gun (i.e. pressure) of having to raise more money to keep your job. Yes, there is a difference. Also, when you truly believe in your cause you will not job-hop from one charity to another charity over a … [Read more...]
2013 Theme: THE GENDER AGENDA: GAINING MOMENTUM
August 7, 2013 by
What are YOU doing this coming year for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY? Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations have … [Read more...]
ACOW: the “Three sh-E’s: Equality, Education and Empowerment”
August 3, 2013 by
Yay! Together we cheer for A Celebration of Women™! Heya Heya come join us with a celebration, a celebration of woman! She's a creator, she's a nourish-er, she’s a woman you gotta celebrate her! Our mission is of equality amongst all women! We celebrate 'she' heroes, their vision and their mission! You gotta join us cuz we are here for a celebration, aha CELEBRATION!! Around the whole wide world are seen women taking charge of their lives, collaborating and working towards women rights … [Read more...]
“Real Men Don’t Hit Women!”, Antonio Bandares
July 28, 2013 by
Life isn’t easy for women – anywhere in the world. I grew up in Dois Riachos – a poor, remote town in the north-east of Brazil. Our family didn’t have much money; my mother worked hard to raise me and my two brothers and sister by herself. We couldn’t even afford a football – if we had bought one, we would have gone without food. At the age of 7, I knew I wanted to play football for the rest of my life. But being a girl, the path wasn’t straightforward. Everyone from my brothers to the … [Read more...]
