No matter what size your business is, it is important to think about the environment you do business in and the duty of care you have towards it. Corporate social responsibility is the conscience of a business – the pledge to protect the lives and the livelihoods of the wider community in which the business operates. It may sound cynical but it is also vital that your business is not only doing the right thing but that it is seen to be doing the right thing. In these times of corporate … [Read more...]
Mary Goudie – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of action as she sits Chair of the Women Leaders’ Council to Fight Human Trafficking at the United Nations, where she launched the global initiative to fight human trafficking and is involved with the G8 and G20 promoting the role of women and children in the global economy. She is also an expert in both global issues and corporate social responsibility. As a senior member of the British House of … [Read more...]
St. Andrew’s Day(Scotland) – Celebrated November 30th around the World!
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
St. Andrew's Day November 30 St. Andrew's Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew. It is celebrated on 30 November. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Day (Scottish Gaelic: Latha Naomh Anndra) is Scotland's official national day. In 2006, the Scottish Parliament designated St. Andrew's Day as an official bank holiday. Although most commonly associated with Scotland, Saint Andrew is also the patron saint of … [Read more...]
Suzanne Fernando – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show To combat the epidemic of honor killings requires understanding what makes these murders unique. They differ from plain and psychopathic homicides, serial killings, crimes of passion, revenge killings, and domestic violence. Their motivation is different and based on codes of morality and behavior that typify some cultures, often reinforced by fundamentalist religious dictates. In 2000, the United Nations estimated that there are 5,000 honor … [Read more...]
