Shipping has historically been a male-dominated industry and that tradition runs long and deep. However, through its global programme on the Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector, IMO is making a concerted effort to help the industry move on from that tradition and to help women achieve a representation within it that is more in keeping with twenty-first century expectations. This film shows how the work of IMO, and others, is beginning to promote change for the better for women in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Queen Isabella I
October 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women was inspired today to Celebrate the Life of this WOMAN of ACTION, Queen Isabella I, as she was one powerful woman in the 1490's that was responsible for allowing Christopher Columbus to set sail in 1492...changing the History of our World forever.... WOMAN of ACTION Queen Isabella I Isabella I was born on April 22, 1451 in the town of Madrigal de las Altas Torres. She died on November 26, 1504 in the castle of La Mota. She is often referred to as "La … [Read more...]
National Day Spain – celebrating October 12
October 12, 2010 by
Spain celebrates on National Day October 12 National Day is a public holiday in Spain. National Day in Spain commemorates Christopher Columbus’s first successful voyage to the new world in 1492. A variety of festivities take place throughout the day, with the center of the festival being long and lavish military parade through the center of Madrid. Awesome Details: Columbus Day - U.S. Commemoration of explorer Christopher Columbus, a controversy. A Celebration of Women sends … [Read more...]
