HOPE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Voice of the World They call us Third World below the Second below the First because we have less produce less suffer more But three are really one these days we can help you understand come and let us show you hear the One World voice Religious leaders gives us food teaches kids to read Political leaders gives promises and sewage in the street Work all day to buy a chicken or dine on scraps of rich don’t say we have … [Read more...]
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One million sign to end violence against women in Pakistan
A high profile campaign to end violence against women (VAW) in Pakistan has culminated ceremonially with the signature of its one millionth supporter – the country’s President. UN Women launched the One Million Signatures Campaign during the annual 16 Days of Activism in Pakistan in 2011, in partnership with a country-wide network of women’s organizations, the EVAWG Alliance. Working to raise awareness on violence against women and the stereotypes at its root, the campaign has seen more … [Read more...]
PAKISTAN: Enslaved by Tradition – Women of our World, Take Action!
ISLAMABAD, July 2012 (IRIN) - Despite the placing on Pakistan’s statute books of tougher laws against the practice of `swara’ or the “giving away” of a woman to a rival party to settle a dispute, the tradition continues. The women’s rights advocacy organization Rahnuma, which guides victims, describes `swara’ as a practice “where a girl is given as an offering to `settle’ a conflict or dispute.” The practice is most common in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Province (KP) and the southern Punjab, where … [Read more...]
Dr. Nazli “Educating our young women is Key to Survival”
"Dear friends, Educating our children/young women in the ways of peace and empowering our poor women as equal citizens is our mission. We are facing many challenges like other Pakistani NGO’s are facing right now; like it is difficult to work for Peace and Equality in an environment of deep-seated traditionalism. Terrorism, Political, instability, Bad economy, Weak Information from Media, Wrong image, International Laws & Policies of Foundations, Ignorance for this region made it … [Read more...]
A Celebration of Women is Celebrating a few Testimonials !
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to share some of our wonderful Testimonials confirming, WOMEN of ACTION™, that the work we are doing is Taking Action! DONATIONS @ CREDIT, DEBIT, EMAIL via Paypal NOW AVAILABLE, for Your Convenience. A Celebration of Women Foundation Inc. and the Women/Children of our World thank YOU !! "By the way, I took a look at your website. It's a phenomenal hub of information and a gathering point for … [Read more...]
UN Women – Pro-women laws take hold in Pakistan
Pro-women laws take hold in Pakistan Women in Pakistan have faced formidable challenges in their efforts to achieve gender equality and address gender-based violence in their country, with particular problems posed by elements among customary norms and practices. Yet throughout the past few years, breakthroughs in pro-women legislation have shown that both the efforts of Pakistan’s government, and the advocacy of groups working toward women’s empowerment in the country, are … [Read more...]
Hope Development Park – EMERGENCY!!!
If there ever was a time that YOUR HEART wanted to GIVE to OTHERS, here is the moment .... WOMAN of ACTION, Dr. Shabnam Nazli is facing EMERGENCY SITUATION. PLEASE Take Action NOW! COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED TODAY ... from Dr. Shabnam Nazli. A Celebration of Women, I want to make an apology to those who have stood beside Hope Development. Due to our critical financial situation due to the lack of funds, Hope Development will need to close its doors at this time. … [Read more...]
WOMAN Taking Action ~ Carolyn Jackson leads the way!
Women of our World to Take Action ~ Leading the Way! Hello A Celebration of Women, This email confirms that you have received a donation of $xx.00 CAD from Carolyn Jackson. Donation Details Total amount: $xx.00 CAD Currency: Canadian Dollars Reference: ACWD2011 Confirmation number: 0KX97549YA1902644 Purpose: A Celebration of Women Foundation Inc. Contributor: Carolyn Jackson Mailing … [Read more...]
POETRY – Voice of the World
HOPE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Voice of the World They call us Third World below the Second below the First because we have less produce less suffer more But three are really one these days we can help you understand come and let us show you hear the One World voice Religious leaders gives us food teaches kids to read Political leaders gives promises and sewage in the street Work all day to buy a chicken or dine on scraps of rich don’t say we have … [Read more...]
Pakistan (National NGO) ~ Take Action!
A Celebration of Women Foundation Inc. has agreed to support the work of our friend, Dr. Shabnam Nazli. She and I, Catherine Anne Clark, are staying in close contact, as we are working together to help these young women in Pakistan. Her efforts are facing challenges, and the time has come for the Women of our World to graciously Take Action, here at A Celebration of Women. A Celebration of Women will work this season of 2011 - 2012 to raise as much funding for the Hope Foundation that we … [Read more...]