Seeking a New Life, and Finding Hardship, in the Marketplaces of Ghana ACCRA, Ghana --- Sixteen-year-old Sahada was pulled out of school when her family arranged a marriage for her.But it wasn’t what she wanted. “I wanted to remain in school and learn,” she said through a translator. “My family took me from school and told me it is time to be married.”In spite of her resistance, Sahada was kidnapped into marriage with a man from another village. “In some cultures in the North, when a man … [Read more...]
BOGOTA – Margot Wallström hears stories of sexual violence
May 22, 2012 by
Margot Wallström hears stories from survivors of sexual violence in an IDP community, 100 km from Bogota, Colombia. UN Photo/R. Riveros Colombia must increase its efforts to fight impunity for crimes of sexual violence, a United Nations envoy said today, adding that such efforts should be paired with assistance to survivors and victims.“I understand that the country as a whole wants to look to the future, instead of dwelling on the past, but there can be no lasting peace without security … [Read more...]
Indigenous Women and Girls combating Violence
May 22, 2012 by
Indigenous Women and Girls combating Violence Throughout the world, indigenous women and girls experience diverse forms of violence due to their marginalization within their own communities, and in society at large. While causing harm on a personal level, this also deters their ability to engage fully in community and societal developments. This is the focus of a report presented at the Eleventh Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples, in New York from 7 May to 18 May. The … [Read more...]
V-Day Mother’s Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING!
May 11, 2012 by
V-Day Mother's Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING! This weekend, in celebration of Mother's Day V-Day is calling on you to gather 15 women including your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and sign them up to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE with you on 2.14.13 for ONE BILLION RISING! The path to ONE BILLION RISING starts with you, and what better day than Mother's Day to birth the ONE BILLION RISING movement in your community. SEND a message to up to 15 people inviting them to join the … [Read more...]
YWM – Anthem Contest Mentorship Program
May 6, 2012 by
ANTHEM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM It is our pleasure to announce that A Celebration of Women Foundation Inc. will be supporting the creation and production of this winning song at a professional studio, with one of our very own, musical professional WOMEN of ACTION ( TBA ). All Young Women that are engaging in this Contest that are seeking assistance or mentorship are welcome to send all musical, writing block and moral support questions through to Team Celebration through our … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Beth Mueller
May 2, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of this pro-active woman. This inspiration has made a decision to devote her life to the health and wellbeing of our children. Through her Actions, there now exists a Program of exercise, designed especially for our children. One Key of her enterprise is the training program of Certified Instructors for this Program , namely: Youth Movement Instructor Certification. She will come to Your School to train. If You are an health … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Lola Spriggs
April 29, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life and Courage of yet another amazing Woman, Lola Spriggs, a single mother who followed her Dreams. She’s a Single Mother of a teenage son and business consultant by day, and recently decided to shift gears and pursue her true passion for music (while still working her full time job and raising her son). Truly, this Woman is an Inspiration that one should 'never, never, never give up' and that 'everything is possible'. Rising … [Read more...]
