ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit China's Unwanted Girls Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and this morning I heard on The Current that there has been some progress in women’s fight for equality but there is still much to be done. I just read the same thing on Yahoo News. "The last century has seen an unprecedented expansion of women's legal rights and entitlements," Bachelet said, pointing to virtually universal voting rights for women, major inroads for … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: China's Unwanted Girls
June 19, 2012 by admin
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2012: UNESCO’s efforts for rural women
March 3, 2012 by Team Celebration
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2012 Too often marginalized, women living in rural settings face steep challenges to the exercise of their human rights, their personal development and the pursuit of their aspirations.” – Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova on Women’s Day 2012. Rural households headed by women are among the most vulnerable of the world’s 1.4 billion people living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Women and girls constitute 60 percent … [Read more...]
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International Women’s Day – WomanACT Symposium on March 6 (FREE)
February 11, 2012 by Team Celebration
International Women's Day (This is a free event) March 6, 2012 10:00AM to 12:00 PM RSVP: February 29th, 2012 Paula David, MSW, PhD Based on insights from the extensive narratives of older women who are survivors of the Holocaust, Dr. David will consider the long-term potential for love and hope for women survivors of family and gender- based violence Renate Krakauer, BSc, MES, EdD, D.H.Sc. As a child survivor of the Holocaust, Dr. Krakauer will discuss her own … [Read more...]
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UN & EUJUST LEX – Iraq: Education for Girls and Women
March 12, 2011 by admin
Call for a Renewed Commitment to Promote Education for Girls and Women in Iraq The United Nations and EUJUST LEX – Iraq Mar 2011 Baghdad – On the occasion of the 100th year of celebrating International Women's Day, hosted jointly by the Government of Iraq, the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission in Iraq (EUJUST LEX-Iraq) and the United Nations, all keynote speakers spoke on the importance of educating girls as the corner stone of development in any … [Read more...]
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Centennial Celebrations ~ 100 Years ~ International Women’s Day~
February 18, 2011 by admin
A Celebration of Women ~ International Women's Day~ Centennial Celebrations ~ 100 Years { 1911 - 2011} We are pleased to present: 100 Women of Destiny Tele-Retreat; Conceived and hosted by Madeleine Marentette of Grail Springs Spa & Retreat Center All you need is a phone! Milestones: from Suffragette to Social Networker. Take your Seat at the largest virtual Round Table ever created ~ and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day ~ It … [Read more...]
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Centennial Celebrations ~ 100 Years ~ International Women's Day~
February 18, 2011 by admin
A Celebration of Women ~ International Women's Day~ Centennial Celebrations ~ 100 Years { 1911 - 2011} We are pleased to present: 100 Women of Destiny Tele-Retreat; Conceived and hosted by Madeleine Marentette of Grail Springs Spa & Retreat Center All you need is a phone! Milestones: from Suffragette to Social Networker. Take your Seat at the largest virtual Round Table ever created ~ and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day ~ It … [Read more...]
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