A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman that knew from a very young age who she was, what she wanted to do with her life, and Took Action to follow her calling. A woman leader and a woman far ahead of her times, this power of example has thrived through the most successful of literary careers, still managing to find time to work diligently in the realm of charity; in areas of breast cancer and literacy for all. WOMAN … [Read more...]
Suzanne Fernando – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 14, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this amazing woman, one that has risen above extraordinary circumstance not only once, but twice. A Cervical Cancer Survivor that has Taken Action, and used her experience to devote the balance of her life to helping other women. Her courage and strength has enabled her to become Scotland's first Cancer Research UK Ambassador and am now a qualified Cervical Cancer Support Group Leader. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
The Royal Wedding – April 29, 2011 – One Anniversary here !!!
April 29, 2012 by
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY thereof .... The Royal Wedding April 29, 2011 Some staff rejoicing in the news that there will be an extra public bank holiday next year to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton may be disappointed. For many workers, their contracts of employment will simply not entitle them to a paid day off despite what David Cameron said, according to an HR consultancy. April 29 falls on a Friday and the Government has designated it as a bank … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Lady Diana Spencer *Celebration Tribute
March 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been born to Celebrate the Lives of great Women that rose above adversity, persevered through challenges and succeeded to make some kind of positive change in our World. It is an honor this day, to Celebrate the Life of an amazing woman, that not only persevered through great challenges, she transcended into a world of Royalty through marriage, motherhood and surviving great amounts of nebulous controversy and scrutiny. Through her life, this Lady managed to travel … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Mary of Nazareth
January 24, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women We are Celebrating the Life of the Matriarch to all of Christianity, the Blessed Virgin, Mary. She is honored in many religions as the Mother of Jesus Christ and also named Mary of Nazareth. Her life is a true example of Faith in Action, and our Tribute will focus on the Woman, her trials and tribulations. Believed by many to have been impregnated as a Virgin, while engaged to Joseph, over 2000 years ago, this Woman married afterwards and cared for her … [Read more...]
Catherine the Great – Tribute as WOMAN of ACTION
July 17, 2011 by
Catherine the Great ... a Tribute Catherine was born in 1729 in Stettin, Prussia, which is now Szczecin, Poland. Her original name was Sophie Fredericke Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst and she was a German princess. Sophie moved to Russia in 1744 and was married in 1745 to the Grand Duke Peter of Holstein. Sophie converted her religion from Lutheranism to Russian Orthodox, and her husband Peter became Peter III of Russia in 1762. However, her husband was not very well liked … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada): Statement on the Royal Tour of Prince William and Catherine Middleton to Canada
February 16, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Royal Tour of Prince William and Catherine Middleton to Canada February 16, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the upcoming tour of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to Canada: “Canada is delighted that Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be travelling to Canada as they embark on their first overseas tour as a married couple. Their tour … [Read more...]
Portugal Proclamation of Republic (October 5) – Celebrate 100 years!
October 5, 2010 by
Proclamation Day in Portugal October 5 Portugal Celebrates Proclamation of Republic as a public holiday. On October 5,1910 a revolution ended 771 years of monarchy in Portugal when King Manuel II was deposed and the First Republic was established. D. Manuel II became Grand-Master of the Portuguese Ancient Military Orders of Christ, Avis and St. James of the Sword, of the Order of the Tower and of the Sword founded at Rio de Janeiro by his ancestor King John VI and of the Order of Our … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Alexandra Romanov
September 27, 2010 by
WOMAN of ACTION Alexandra Romanov "Before Alexandra's death, she was known to be obstinate, cold, and withdrawn. But to those in her family circle she was warm, friendly, and endearing, only shy when encountered with strangers. I believe that she was a complex woman who was just misjudged but should be known for being loyal to her country and family." -Elaine Reyes about Tsarina Alexandra Romanov Her Royal Highness Alix Victoria Helena Louise Beatrice von Hesse was born in … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG's – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG’s – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
