In these modern times, our world seems to be walking backwards, repeating history over and over again, now including peaceful Canada. Not only has it been tested, but it has forever altered how we see ourselves as "peacekeeping" Canadians. No longer can we say that terrorism is something that happens "over there": in Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, the United Kingdom, the United States. We are now a part of that unfortunate list. Is this a statement of truth or a reactionary opinion … [Read more...]
ELIZABETH MAY ~ Female Party Leader Excluded From Debates
March 31, 2011 by
Where is our basic Freedom of Speech, why the exclusion? Is there a hidden agenda here? Just yesterda, I read that Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader Canada was excluded from the televised debates that will take place. May is understandably in shock. "News that I will not be allowed to participate in the debates. In shock at the moment. I will be in those debates," May wrote on Twitter. Marco Dubé, a spokesman for the broadcast consortium that hosts the debates, confirmed the … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Libyan Woman Fights to Tell Her Rape Story
March 29, 2011 by
Libyan Woman Fights to Tell Her Rape Story For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light – Mark 4:22 I just read on Care2Make a Difference about a Libyan woman who was trying to tell the media about her horrific ordeal at the hands of Muammar el-Qaddafi’s militia. According to the New York Times, the woman who identified herself as Eman al-Obeidy burst into a Tripoli hotel where the foreign press … [Read more...]
WE: Women Entrepreneurs, women supporting women
February 17, 2011 by
News and EventsInformation that just couldn't wait until the next newsletter! San Martino Treats: Healthy Baked Desserts Hello Everyone: San Treats is the brand I've created for my delicious and healthy baked desserts, which will be available for the first time at Zito's Marketplace. I have also created a couple of gluten-free cookies. There will be free samples, espresso, giveaways and much more! Date: Saturday February 19th, 2011 Time: 11:00 - 2:00 PM Place: … [Read more...]
WikiLeaks: Stop the crackdown
December 9, 2010 by
The chilling intimidation campaign against WikiLeaks (when they have broken no laws) is an attack on freedom of the press and democracy. We urgently need a massive public outcry to stop the crackdown -- let's get to 1 million voices and take out full page ads in US newspapers this week! The massive campaign of intimidation against WikiLeaks is sending a chill through free press advocates everywhere. Legal experts say WikiLeaks has likely broken no laws. Yet top US … [Read more...]
WOMEN COUNT FOR PEACE: THE 2010 OPEN DAYS ON WOMEN, PEACE and SECURITY
October 26, 2010 by
Executive Summary Women from civil society and senior UN leaders in conflict-affected countries participated in 25 dialogues on conflict resolution and peacebuilding in June, July and August 2010. These 'Open Days on Women, Peace and Security' signal the UN's commitment to engaging women in building peace and security in this tenth anniversary year of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). These meetings enabled women to share priorities and concerns, and have … [Read more...]
