ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, WE CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE WITHIN V-WORLDTHOUSANDS HAVE COME TOGETHER AND ARE RISING - JOIN US! V-Day celebrates women worldwide today and everyday. Activists everywhere inspire us and we thank and honor you all! This V-Season, over 5,400 V-Day benefit events are taking place on college campuses and in communities in over 50 countries and all 50 of the United States. Today alone, V-Day activists in seven countries including Canada, Spain, France, … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Inés Alberdi * Tribute
November 21, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to share with the Women of our World, another phenomenal WOMAN of ACTION, that is devoting her Life to the betterment of the Lives of all women in our world. As Director in the United Nations, this woman has worked her Mission into a place of authority, enabling Positive Action. WOMAN of ACTION Inés Alberdi Inés Alberdi Alonso born ( Sevilla, February 11 of 1948) is a sociologist and university professor of Spanish. Es la … [Read more...]
Louise Hay, “Happy 85th ~ Celebrate!” – WOMEN of ACTION
October 7, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of this pure example of Faith in Action. Celebrating her 85th Birthday this October 8th, we send our blessings of JOY and PEACE. Beginning her Journey at a time when the rest of the world could barely spell the word "thought", this woman was devoting her time to the investigations and proof by example, that our 'Our Thoughts Create our Life'. Awakening after great struggles in her personal life; this Woman never gave up, only … [Read more...]
Celebrate Independence Day in Central America – September 15th!
September 15, 2011 by
INDEPENDENCE DAY ~ Central America September 15th The year was 1821 when, after two previous attempts, independence was declared from the Kingdom of Spain. Due to the instability of the Spanish monarchy, the attainment of independence for Central America was relatively peaceful. Unlike other countries in the Americas, which fought fierce battles to become independent states, Central America was the exception. This is a great time to recognize the … [Read more...]
Maternal Health Thematic Fund is Taking Action!
June 18, 2011 by
Maternal Health: Reviewing Progress and Looking Ahead UNITED NATIONS, New York — Donors, representing both governments and the private sector, today joined UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin and staff to review major achievements made possible by the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2010. The thematic fund supports high-impact and low-cost investments in countries with the greatest burden of maternal death and injury. UNFPA launched the Maternal Health Thematic Fund in 2008 to … [Read more...]
UN WOMEN: GENDER CONSULTANT / AFRICAN COORDINATOR
May 15, 2011 by
UN WOMEN: GENDER CONSULTANT / AFRICAN COORDINATOR Location : Las Palmas, SPAIN Application Deadline : 20-May-11 Type of Contract : Other Post Level : Other Languages Required : English French Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2011 Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months Refer a Friend Apply Now Background UN Women´s regional project office in the Canary Islands (RPOCI) hosts the Secretariat of the African Spanish … [Read more...]
LIBERIA: 1.7 million out to Vote, 95% are WOMEN!
April 2, 2011 by
Liberia: 1.7 million sign up to vote with UNDP support Monrovia The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is among national and international agencies that laid the groundwork for the 1.7 million Liberians, almost half of them women, who last month completed registration to vote in upcoming elections. UNDP worked with the peacekeeping UN mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and partners to support Liberian authorities, particularly the National Elections Commission, in setting up the … [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...]
