High-level UN Commission established to track results and resources for women’s + children’s health DECEMBER 2010 | NEW YORK -- The United Nations is establishing a high-level commission charged with developing an accountability framework that will link resources committed to women's and children's health with the results they are intended to achieve. Read the full press release on UN High-Level Commission on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health UN … [Read more...]
Dina Krauskopf – LATIN AMERICA YOUTH COLLECTIVE
December 17, 2010 by
“In confronting the crisis, we must make youth a priority” Interview with Dina Krauskopf ____________________________ Project Director at the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO) and consultant to many international organizations on issues related to adolescent development, Dina Krauskopf emphasizes the opportunity that the celebration of International Youth Year offers to young people to enable them to take part in the development of all programmes and policies … [Read more...]
UNESCO – 50 Years of Combating!
December 13, 2010 by
50 years of combating discrimination in education © UNESCO /Brendan O'MalleyYoung girl, India Half a century ago, on 14 December 1960, UNESCO’s General Conference adopted the Convention against Discrimination in Education. It was, and is, the first international instrument with binding force in international law which develops the right to education in all its dimensions. A key pillar of Education for All (EFA), the Convention, which came into force on 22 May … [Read more...]
Georgette Gagnon, UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights: PRESS CONFERENCE
December 12, 2010 by
Press conference - Georgette Gagnon, UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights; and Ahmad Fahim Hakim, Deputy Chairman of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) PRESS CONFERENCE (near verbatim transcript) Kabul – 9 December 2010 UNAMA: "Good morning. Thank you all for coming. Today's launch of UNAMA's human rights report: Harmful Traditional Practices and Implementation of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women in Afghanistan coincides with … [Read more...]
AMANDA GOLDSTON – "8 Keys – A Special Delivery Message from the Angels", Linda West.
December 8, 2010 by
"8 Keys - A Special Delivery Message from the Angels" Linda West The energy on the planet right now is about change, letting go of the old ways of surviving and reacting. It's about moving your life from a place of fear and darkness to a place of light and love. Over the past twenty years the veil between the seen and unseen has gotten thinner. Even if you aren't aware of it, you already have angelic intervention in your life and most likely you have been asking for help. The angels are … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence"
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating “16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence”
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION – Rosalyn Sussman Yalow
December 2, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to pay Tribute and Celebrate the Life of another Amazing WOMAN of ACTION. This woman rose above many adversities to make her dream happen, a life in medicine and research, during the 1940's and on....and, not only did she achieve, she changed our world for the better, through her research and study. Our World needs more Women of this Calibre, please enjoy this Tribute to a wonderful mind, genuine soul and tenacious spirit. WOMAN of ACTION Rosalyn … [Read more...]
Alys Cusack – CHARLES ORLANDO: The Problem With Women… is Men.
November 30, 2010 by
Charles Orlando: The Problem With Women… is Men By Alys Cusack I recently had the privilege to speak with Charles Orlando, the author of the book The Problem With Women… is Men. After years spent playing the field as a “ladies’ man,” Orlando had a sudden awakening, realizing that his womanizing behavior was much less evolved than where he wanted to be. He set out on a quest to improve himself and become a better man, and in the process came to realize that we live in a society in … [Read more...]
AIDS.gov – Engaging LGBT Leadership in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
November 25, 2010 by
Gay and bisexual men have comprised the largest proportion of the HIV epidemic in the United States since the first cases were reported in the 1980s, and that has not changed. They still comprise the greatest proportion of infections nationally. (For more details on HIV/AIDS among gay and bisexual men, see CDC’s fact sheet (PDF 263 KB) and latest surveillance data.) As with gay and bisexual men, transgender individuals are also at very high risk for HIV infection. The National HIV/AIDS … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – UN calls to action the 'corporate sector'
November 25, 2010 by
UN calls on corporate sector to help eliminate violence against women 25 November 2010 – The corporate sector must engage more closely in the fight against the global pandemic of violence against women and girls, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, stressing the importance role of business leaders in eliminating the scourge. Mr. Ban’s comments came during an address at UN headquarters in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, … [Read more...]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – Celebrated November 25, 2010
November 25, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25 th Women's activists have marked November 25 as a day to fight violence against women since 1981. On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The UN invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize activities designated to raise public awareness of the problem on … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH COALITION – World's AIDS Day
November 24, 2010 by
For over 25 years, the International Women’s Health coalition (IWHC) has worked with women and young people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights and health. Together, we have made significant strides: we’ve transformed policies, forged global agreements, and influenced global HIV/AIDS funding.This Thursday, IWHC staff in New York will celebrate Thanksgiving, and just six days later, people across the globe will observe World AIDS Day on December … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH COALITION – World’s AIDS Day
November 24, 2010 by
For over 25 years, the International Women’s Health coalition (IWHC) has worked with women and young people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights and health. Together, we have made significant strides: we’ve transformed policies, forged global agreements, and influenced global HIV/AIDS funding.This Thursday, IWHC staff in New York will celebrate Thanksgiving, and just six days later, people across the globe will observe World AIDS Day on December … [Read more...]
NIAID: Daily Dose of HIV Drug Reduces Risk of HIV Infection
November 23, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women addresses this message to the Women of our World, as knowledge to assist family members that may need this information....please pass this along to anyone that you know who could use this page. WE all must Take Action against AIDS... Daily Dose of HIV Drug Reduces Risk of HIV Infection NIH’s NIAID-sponsored Study Finds Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Concept Effective Among Men who Have Sex with Men A daily dose of an oral antiretroviral drug, currently … [Read more...]
