~ Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow them. ~ ~ A faithful friend is a strong defense; And she that hath found her hath found a treasure. ~ ~ "Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary. ~ ~ My definition of a philosopher is of a woman up in a balloon, with her family and friends holding the ropes which confine her to earth and trying to haul him down ~ ~ … [Read more...]
CHILDREN'S WEEK, Australia: Celebrated October 23-31
October 21, 2010 by
CHILDREN'S WEEK Australia October 23 - 31 Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. It begins on the Saturday prior to Universal Children's day which is always held on the 4th Wednesday of October in Australia. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. Thousands of children and their families around the country … [Read more...]
Avaaz – Hilton Sex Slaves
October 21, 2010 by
Massive hotel chain, Hilton, could be complicit in sex slavery and the rape trade. Hotels are key sites for this horrific trade but Hilton refuses to sign an international code of conduct on sex trafficking. Let's build a massive petition and deliver it to the Hilton CEO through ads in his home town papers: It's shocking. Hilton, one of the most renowned hotel chains in the world, could be complicit in child sexual exploitation, in their own facilities! Hotels are one of the primary places … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Anna Grafton/Jarvis
October 15, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women has been inspired by Malawi to Celebrate the Life of this yet another amazing woman. This woman's memory and prime Tribute to Life was the creation of MOTHERS' DAY and inspiring FATHER'S DAY, later in 1910. May all the Mothers and Fathers on our planet thank this Woman of Action for taking the lead in Celebration of Motherhood/Fatherhood, one of the most important roles any woman can have, play or stand it for.... WOMAN of ACTION Anna … [Read more...]
Chesler Chronicles: Buried Alive In Turkey—and—Under the Burqa
October 13, 2010 by
Buried Alive In Turkey In Turkey — a country which was nearly accepted as a member by the European Union — a father and grandfather recently buried Medine Memi, a sixteen-year-old girl, alive — and all because she was seen talking to boys. Medine was repeatedly beaten. She ran to the police but they did not help her. When the men buried her she was “alive and fully conscious.” This savage, heartless, primitive act is the ultimate, logical consequence of burying women alive — shrouding them … [Read more...]
WORLD RURAL WOMAN DAY – Celebrated October 15, 2010
October 13, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is pleased to announce that the Women of our Rural World are celebrated October 15, 2010, once again! OriginEventsArchive Origin and Celebrations The idea of a World Rural Women's Day to be devoted each year to honor rural women began at a UN Conference for Women in Beijing in September 1995. The International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP), Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), Network of African Rural … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL – Women Leadership is Key
October 11, 2010 by
COUNT the ratio in this Graduation Class .....boys? ....girls? Think Leadership possibilities....girls, step up! … [Read more...]
HEALTH for WOMEN – Preventive Services for Women and Families
October 11, 2010 by
Secretary Sebelius discusses the Affordable Care Act and how it provides more access to treatment and preventive services for all Americans, especially women and families, with National Campaign Director at MomsRising, Donna Norton, and actress and Women's Health advocate Fran Drescher, founder of CancerSchmancer.org http://www.HealthCare.gov … [Read more...]
Obama Administration's Pledge – Funding to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
October 6, 2010 by
Obama Administration's Pledge to Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis As part of America’s leadership in saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world, the United States announced today that it intends to make an unprecedented three-year pledge of support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The pledge is tied to the call for smart investments and shared responsibility to reach the goal of saving more lives efficiently and … [Read more...]
WORLD TEACHER’S DAY! – Celebrate October 5, 2010
October 4, 2010 by
WORLD TEACHER'S DAY! October 5, 2010 World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and … [Read more...]
WOMEN – Most Dangerous Day of Your Life
October 3, 2010 by
Most Dangerous Day of Your Life IAEA's Nutrition Research Helps Save Children's Lives A portrait of Women and Children displayed at the Art4Health Exhibition at the Vienna International Centre. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA) Story Resources 40 Most Important Weeks of Your Life, 26 May 2010 In Focus: Human Health and Nutrition IAEA Department of Technical Cooperation IAEA Nutritional and Health-Related Environmental Studies Section IAEA Division of Human Health International … [Read more...]
PMO – Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India (October 14, 2010)
October 3, 2010 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada October 3, 2010 ~~ Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the opening of the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India: “Beginning today, Canada’s athletes will once again have the chance to shine on the international stage, this time at the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be cheering them on." “The Commonwealth Games give … [Read more...]
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? – Naomi Barr, O The Oprah Magazine
October 2, 2010 by
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? By Naomi Barr O, The Oprah Magazine | Photo: Levi Brown A potential vaccine has made headlines, but researchers still must prove that it will work in women. Imagine if you could reduce or even eliminate your risk for breast cancer with just the prick of a needle. You may have heard about a new vaccine with the potential to stop many breast tumors in their tracks. But is the buzz warranted? Human clinical trials to test the vaccine's … [Read more...]
