The World's Women reports The World's Women 2010: Trends and Statistics Home Executive summary Chapters Statistical Annex References 1. Population and families 2. Health 3. Education 4. Work 5. Power and decision-making 6. Violence against women 7. Environment 8. Poverty The World’s Women 2010: Trends and Statistics is the fifth issue of The World’s Women and is being produced to coincide with the first-ever World’s Statistics … [Read more...]
Psychic Workout: New Moon Transformation
October 16, 2010 by
Psychic Workout: New Moon Transformation By Psychic Marin ext. 5113 The new moon is less familiar, yet equally as powerful, as the full moon. In this year-long exercise, you will get to know the energy corresponding to each new moon. Become aware when the moon is full, or dark, including the different themes to explore, and different aspects of yourself. If you’re desiring a time for awakening and deeper soul work, take part in these monthly new moon exercises to bring forth a deeper sense of … [Read more...]
Infant Loss Remembrance Day – International Wave of Light – October 15 – 7PM
October 15, 2010 by
International Wave of Light 'Infant Loss Remembrance Day' October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes but is not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the United States and Canada on October 15. The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils, concluding with the International Wave of … [Read more...]
Chesler Chronicles: Buried Alive In Turkey—and—Under the Burqa
October 13, 2010 by
Buried Alive In Turkey In Turkey — a country which was nearly accepted as a member by the European Union — a father and grandfather recently buried Medine Memi, a sixteen-year-old girl, alive — and all because she was seen talking to boys. Medine was repeatedly beaten. She ran to the police but they did not help her. When the men buried her she was “alive and fully conscious.” This savage, heartless, primitive act is the ultimate, logical consequence of burying women alive — shrouding them … [Read more...]
National School Lunch Week – Oct. 11-15
October 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is calling all Mothers and Childcare workers to listen.... What's on Your Tray? "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?" helps students learn that eating a healthy and nutritious school lunch is essential to help them get the most out of your action-packed day! Whether is a literal school lunch tray, or a busy academic and social calendar, what's on a tray says a lot about a student's personality! The highlight of the "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?' campaign is a … [Read more...]
Louise Hay – Taking Action!
October 12, 2010 by
NEW! 4-Color Gift Edition of Dr. Wayne Dyer's international bestseller, The Power of Intention Join us on Facebook for the Intention Challenge! Each week, we will give you tips on how to put Intention to work in your daily life. Challenge yourself—and your friends and family—to co-create your world your way and propel yourself toward fulfilling your dreams! Start now » Wayne Dyer's all-time best-selling book is now available in a beautifully … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL – Women Leadership is Key
October 11, 2010 by
COUNT the ratio in this Graduation Class .....boys? ....girls? Think Leadership possibilities....girls, step up! … [Read more...]
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – October 10, 2010
October 10, 2010 by
No health without mental health 10 October 2010 World Mental Health Day on 10 October raises public awareness about mental health issues. The Day promotes more open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention and treatment services. The treatment gap for mental, neurological and substance use disorders is formidable especially in poor resource countries. Physical and mental health are intertwined. There is a real need to deal with mental health problems of people with chronic … [Read more...]
UN gathering urges global cooperation to fight human trafficking
October 9, 2010 by
October 2010 – With human trafficking knowing no borders, anti-trafficking experts from regional and sub-regional organizations have met for the first time in a United Nations-backed forum to discuss how to join forces to counter the scourge. “Effective coordination of the various anti-trafficking initiatives and enhanced cooperation among all actors involved in combating trafficking is essential to maximize available resources, minimize duplication and address States’ fatigue vis-à-vis the … [Read more...]
Women Count for Peace: The 2010 Open Days on Women, Peace and Security
October 9, 2010 by
Women Count for Peace: The 2010 Open Days on Women, Peace and Security At the heart of landmark UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (2000) are commitments to enable women’s contributions to all stages of peacebuilding, peacemaking, peacekeeping and conflict prevention. On the 10th anniversary of resolution 1325, the UN organized Open Days on Women, Peace and Security in conflict-affected areas. These extraordinary meetings were designed to enable direct dialogue … [Read more...]
