Tribal woman quits IT multi-national to bring folklore to the masses India is home to more than 84 million ‘Indigenous’ Peoples. Now, that’s an impressive figure and many a tribal would be overwhelmed by that number. But what else is known about us? An entry on the internet or a read in a book would throw up a stereotypical romanticized tribal lifestyle. More often than not we wonder if that is who we really are, is all that’s written about us really true. Adivasis have a distinct … [Read more...]
“Heaven On Earth”, Gossamerheart.com (Video)
July 13, 2013 by
One of the greatest challenges in many of our lives is overcoming a painful past. Even if we forgive, we cannot forget. Our brain is ingrained with painful memories. I came from one of those types of pasts, but I am here as a witness, it can be overcome. You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth. ~William W. Purkey Once we begin to realize the past is over, we can combat the … [Read more...]
World Population Day 2013, celebration on July 11
July 11, 2013 by
2013 Theme: Focus is on Adolescent Pregnancy As the world population edged to 7 billion people in 2011 (up from 2.5 billion in 1950), it has had profound implications for development. A world of 7 billion is both a challenge and an opportunity with implications on sustainability, urbanization, access to health services and youth empowerment. In 1989, in its decision 89/46, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that, in order to focus attention … [Read more...]
Girls Transform the World Digital Action Campaign
July 7, 2013 by
Your Voices Delivered to the G(irls)20 Summit! Over the last four months, your stories on girls' access to education have flooded World Pulse in an uproar we never could have imagined! As the campaign comes to an end, we are excited to share the outcomes and to keep the momentum going. The submissions we have received are an excellent reminder that girls truly do transform the world! With your support, the Girls Transform the World Campaign has accomplished some amazing … [Read more...]
Reverse the Curse!, DeAnna L’Am
July 5, 2013 by
Like many women, DeAnna struggled with PMS and for many years viewed her period as a bother and a nuisance. In 1992 she began a personal journey toward embracing her monthly cycle, which led her to “reverse the curse!” Having already been a trained coach and facilitator at the time, she called her first Menstrual Empowerment circle in 1994. The response was overwhelming, and the journey embarked upon — profound. In 1995 DeAnna coined the term ‘INNER MAIDEN’ as a result of recognizing the … [Read more...]
Gender studies allow to raise awareness of societies across the world
June 29, 2013 by
UNESCO and Koç University join forces to develop training capacities in gender equality for decision-makers On 28 June, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, and Professor Umran İnan, President of Koç University, signed a partnership agreement. The ceremony took place in the presence of Ms. Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Director of Koç University Center for Gender Studies, Professor Hülya Durudoğan from Koç University, Ms Esra Doğan, Deputy Permanent delegation of Turkey to UNESCO and UNESCO … [Read more...]
