Building the future of the MDGs Ahead of the High-level event on Millennium Development Goals and post-2015 Development Agenda, on 25 September, it’s time to look back to 13 years of actions and efforts, during which UN DESA’s work has been central. To better understand the issues to be discussed this month, let’s watch our interview of Ms Shamshad Akhtar, Assistant Secretary-General of DESA. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development … [Read more...]
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month celebrated September!
September 20, 2013 by
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anaemia (SCA) or drepanocytosis, is a hereditary blood disorder, characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene. Individuals with one copy of the defunct gene display both normal and abnormal haemoglobin. This is an example 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...]
Who Do You Love the Most?
September 6, 2013 by
"If you had a friend or love one who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long would you allow that person to be your friend or in your life? The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. You must love who you are or no one else will." ~ Joshua Miller “You can’t expect to draw people into your life who are kind, confident, and generous if you’re thinking and acting in cruel, weak, and selfish ways. You must be what it is that you’re seeking - that … [Read more...]
UN-Women Executive Board, 16 –18 September
August 30, 2013 by
The operational activities of UN-Women are governed by the Executive Board based on General Assembly resolution 64/289, paragraph 57(b), which stipulates that “the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Executive Board of the Entity shall constitute the multi-tiered intergovernmental governance structure for the operational activities and shall provide operational policy guidance to the Entity.” The Board also engages with the Executive Boards of other United Nations … [Read more...]
JP Morgon’s ‘hiring nepotism in China’ under scutiny by SEC
August 17, 2013 by
Federal authorities have opened a bribery investigation into whether JPMorgan Chase hired the children of powerful Chinese officials to help the bank win lucrative business in the booming nation, according to a confidential United States government document. In one instance, the bank hired the son of a former Chinese banking regulator who is now the chairman of the China Everbright Group, a state-controlled financial conglomerate, according to the document, which was reviewed by The New York … [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...]
2013 Canada Summer Games
August 3, 2013 by
The Games have Begun! Thousands of participants, volunteers, visitors, and residents will gather together, starting at 7 p.m., for a memorable experience: The opening of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013! “The dream that has inspired and motivated us for many years is now a reality,” remarked Monique F. Leroux, President of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013 and Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group. “We are proud and honored to … [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...]
