UN Women and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a partnership agreement which will promote women’s empowerment through sports. On behalf of UN Women, Executive Director Michelle Bachelet signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Committee, represented by its President, Dr. Jacques Rogge. The partnership lays the groundwork for future collaborations to promote sport as an empowerment tool for women. In promoting and advocating for sport and healthy … [Read more...]
Simone de Beauvoir – WOMAN of ACTION™ ~Tribute
July 30, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women ... is excited to Celebrate the Life of this trail blazing woman, ahead of her times. She is famous for her work in the area of gender equality; the abolition of what Simone called the "eternal feminine", equality between the male and female sexes, and woman's role in society. WOMAN of ACTION™ Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir was born as Simone Lucie-Ernestine-Marie-Bartrand de … [Read more...]
ILO: Greater gender equality in politics is good news for the world of work
July 26, 2012 by
ILO’s gender policy specialist welcomes recent achievements on gender equality in politics but says more needs to be done including in the world of work. "We take another step towards globalizing social progress when we champion gender equality as a matter of rights and social justice, as well as efficiency and good business sense"Juan Somavía, ILO Director-General GENEVA (ILO News) – The Director of the ILO Bureau of Gender Equality says that progress that has been made lately in … [Read more...]
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 26, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ in honor of the Decade of Women announcement, was inspired to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of a woman, that we foresee as a major role in the Unity of Africa, Empowerment of Women; as well as, the Peace in our world, in general. Ellen is one of the women on this planet that has withstood adversity, working for the betterment of others, at all costs. Her intention, integrity and perseverence in her work alone, should speak volumes as to her character, and we are … [Read more...]
CEDAW: Bulgaria’s adoption of a gender-equality strategy
July 19, 2012 by
Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women 1045th & 1046th Meetings (AM & PM) Adoption of Gender-Equality Strategy, Domestic Violence Laws Led to Women’s Improved Status, Bulgarian Delegation Tells Anti-Discrimination Committee Expert Members Concerned about Failure to Integrate Roma Women, Gender Stereotyping, High School Dropout Rates among Girls Bulgaria’s adoption of a gender-equality strategy and its enactment of … [Read more...]
Catherine MacKinnon – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 19, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, one that is devoting her life to ground-breaking solutions to one of our world's deepest subjects: Sexual Harassment and civil rights. Her life has contributed throughout the woman's movement in areas of prostitution and as global advisor on Gender Issues. WOMAN of ACTION™ Catherine MacKinnon Will the word “Woman,” like the word “Jew” finally come to stand for a reality of abuse that … [Read more...]
“Equality of Women Among Women”
July 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ Let us begin by saying that our vision includes the following solution to all gender issues: "Equality of Women Among Women" . A Celebration of Women™ is the first global forum where Women Leaders are being 'celebrated’ for spearheading positive action that betters the live of all women. Through the creation of our Alumni of WOMEN of ACTION™, a butterfly effect has begun, creating positive change for the Women of our World. We are advocating for, centralizing, … [Read more...]
Guatemala, Mayan language used to promote gender equality
July 7, 2012 by
Mam is a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and Mexico by about 500,000 people. The Guatemala Ministry of Education and WFP have been trained in this language to more than 300 teachers of bilingual schools in the use of textbooks in Mam among students to promote gender equality, food security and nutrition, and other topics. Radio host Rosario Sul González gets set for a show on Radio Ixchel, a pirate radio station in Guatemala that provides content for local indigenous Mayan residents. … [Read more...]
THAI Cadets – Say NO to Violence Against Women
July 7, 2012 by
Domestic violence is still broadly perceived as a private matter in Thai society. Although the Protection of Domestic Violence Victims Act has afforded assistance to survivors and penalties for perpetrators since 2007, awareness and understanding of the law remains low throughout the country – and its police force. With few such crimes reported, Thai police have little working familiarity with the issue, or experience attending to women survivors. Many don’t adequately understand the Act … [Read more...]
