Since you’ve been following my work so closely, I want to be sure you know about a unique opportunity to work with me this year. I know it’s not always possible to travel or take the time away from daily responsibilities to study with me for an extended period of time . . . And in response to this, I’ve created a program to allow you to work with me regardless of where you are, with no need to travel great distances. It’s an advanced, intimate, 6-month online training that is just … [Read more...]
Global and regional estimates of ‘violence against women’
WHO report highlights violence against women as a ‘global health problem of epidemic proportions’ JUNE 2013 | GENEVA - Physical or sexual violence is a public health problem that affects more than one third of all women globally, according to a new report released by WHO in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African Medical Research Council. The report, Global and regional estimates of 'violence against women': Prevalence and health … [Read more...]
Australia occupies top rank yet again in OECD’ s better life index!
The OECD's Better Life Index ranks the world's developed economies on quality-of-life criteria. 1. Australia 2. Sweden 3. Canada 4. Norway 5. Switzerland 6. United States 7. Denmark 8. The Netherlands 9. Iceland 10. United Kingdom For over fifty years, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has helped governments design better policies for better lives for their citizens. It provides a forum in which leaders and policy makers can work together to … [Read more...]
Yoko Ono Lennon – WOMAN of ACTION™ *Tribute
A Celebration of Women™ was inspired this day to Celebrate the Life of this strong, persevering and passionate soul. One that may have simply been misunderstood by many...she is an artist, activist, mother and wife that lived through loss and kept going on, choosing to keep focused on helping others. WOMAN of ACTION™ Yoko Ono Lennon Yoko Ono Ono Y?ko, kanji: ????), (born February 18, 1933), is a Japanese-American artist and musician. … [Read more...]
Margarita Spasova – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this trail blazing woman in the human rights arena. Her passion has and is now the 'promise of real breakthrough in empowerment of women', anti-discrimination and gender equality expert in Bulgaria. WOMAN of ACTION™ Margarita Spasova I entered the domain of antidiscrimination and gender equality in 2005, joining the newly created Gender Equality unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social … [Read more...]
Agnes Maluki – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of a woman, one with a life journey filled with experience. Her mission and passion at this time is The Journey To The Revelation of My Soul, walking on her Spiritual Path. WOMAN of ACTION™ Agnes Maluki Studied International Business & Finance at European University Barcelona Lives in Reykjavík, Iceland From Watamu I am Harmonious.... One of a … [Read more...]
Maternal Health Thematic Fund is Taking Action!
Maternal Health: Reviewing Progress and Looking Ahead UNITED NATIONS, New York — Donors, representing both governments and the private sector, today joined UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin and staff to review major achievements made possible by the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2010. The thematic fund supports high-impact and low-cost investments in countries with the greatest burden of maternal death and injury. UNFPA launched the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2008 to … [Read more...]