Elected women representatives in India are awarded for their efforts to improve health Puniben Rajpara from Gujarat has improved water facilities in her village, while Shashi Kiran from Himachal Pradesh has demanded one-year maternity leave for working women in her area. At the Women’s Political Empowerment Day Celebrations 2012, they were two of the four outstanding elected women representatives from panchayats (village councils) who were honoured for their efforts to improve health … [Read more...]
PMO nominates Anne-Marie Robinson, President of the P.S.C.
February 3, 2012 by
PMO nominates Anne-Marie Robinson next President of the Public Service Commission February 3, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the nomination of Anne-Marie Robinson as the new President of the Public Service Commission of Canada. Ms. Robinson has been serving as acting President of the Public Service Commission since January 1, 2012. During a public sector career that has spanned 22 years, Ms. Robinson has held … [Read more...]
PMO – PM highlights Government’s 2011 Achievements
December 31, 2011 by
PM highlights Government's 2011 Achievements Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the Government’s significant accomplishments in 2011: “2011 was a momentous year for Canada both at home and abroad.“Global economic uncertainty continued to create challenging conditions in 2011. Our Government remained focused on jobs and growth and continued to implement our Economic Action Plan." The results have truly been … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Jeannette Rankin
October 9, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is inspired today to share this Tribute, to the memory of a Woman that worked the Peace Principals of what our United Nations does today, only she did her work as a Leader among Women, long ago in the years of the early 1900's. Famous for: "I,m No Lady, I'm a Member of Congress...." … [Read more...]
Canada-United Kingdom – “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century”
September 22, 2011 by
Canada-United Kingdom joint declaration “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century” September 22, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario We, the Prime Ministers of Canada and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, met in Ottawa on September 22, 2011, and have together endorsed this second Joint Declaration between our two countries. Our meeting today reinvigorates our strategic partnership. The bond between our countries has been … [Read more...]
BELIZE – Celebrating Independence Day of September 21st , 2011 !
September 17, 2011 by
Belize Celebrates Independence Day September 21 Belize celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday. ‘Though Belize is technically Central America, that English-speaking microstate has a history that is fairly distinct from that of the other states in the region. At present this tiny republic, which only became formally independent from Great-Britain in 1981, does not figure significantly in the ‘Central American’ problem’ (1993:3). Every year on 21 … [Read more...]
WHITEHO– USE – Video: Something big
September 1, 2011 by
Good morning,We're about to change the way Americans engage with President Obama and his Administration by launching a new way for you to join with fellow Americans to petition the federal government on a range of issues.It's called We the People and you can learn more about it, and sign up to be the first to know when it's live here: President Obama believes that government should be open and accountable to its citizens, and that's the goal of We the People. This online platform gives … [Read more...]
NEPAL: Women in Chhuaupadi – ADELE BUTLER
May 27, 2011 by
Nepali Women and Girls Isolated During Menstruation On the Violence is Not Our Culture site, I read about a ritual practice in Nepal called Chhuaupadi pratha which can cause prolonged depression and even death among girls and women. “Chhau” means menstruation and “padi” – woman. It is a ritual which banishes girls and women during their menstruation. It is dangerous because it also isolates women during and after childbirth. These women are banished fro up to eleven days away from … [Read more...]
care2 – Take Action!
May 21, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women, How Many politicians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Four. One to change it and the other three to argue about it. Okay, this joke may not be that funny, but it could land you in jail in Myanmar. Take, for instance, Zarganar, the most famous comedian and satirist in the Southeast Asian nation notorious for its poor human rights record. He's currently serving a 35 year sentence largely for mocking the government. Urge Myanmar to release Zarganar. » Zarganar's … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: New Delhi in Rape Crisis
March 28, 2011 by
The Women of New Dehli are in crisis; and the Women of our World are Taking Action! Imagine being raped because you are a working woman. Hard to believe but this is the nightmarish reality women in New Delhi face. I first read about this on the Care2 Make a Difference site. The New York Times reported that a couple was accosted by five drunken young men from a nearby farming village accosted a couple last month. They beat the young man and gang-raped the … [Read more...]
PMO (Canada) – Condolences for Pakistani Minister's Assassination
March 2, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the assassination of Pakistani Minister Shahbaz Bhatti March 2, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement expressing his condolences after the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Minister of Minorities: “On behalf of our Government and Canadians across the country, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, and to the Pakistani people in the … [Read more...]
