A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, one that has devoted her life to the betterment of others, and on this journey at a crossroad, founded an amazing global women's organization designed to develop women in areas of Leadership*Advocacy*Diversity*Philanthropy. WOMAN of ACTION™ Dilshad Dayani Leadership*Advocacy*Diversity*Philanthropy It’s not just our tagline. It’s at the core of everything we … [Read more...]
Joint Statement: Taking Action to End Water and Sanitation Inequalities
February 26, 2013 by
Joint Statement: End water and sanitation inequalities in the future development agenda The Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, UNICEF, UN Women, WaterAid and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation. New York, 21 February 2013. "Today, the Government of Finland, UNICEF, UN Women, WaterAid and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation call on the international … [Read more...]
SYRIA – Fleeing for their lives, “My daughter is 2 months old,” one woman said.
January 30, 2013 by
Syrians flee violence in dangerous nighttime trek to Jordan (CNN) -- With darkness as their only cover, Syrian families make a break for northern Jordan. They are fleeing for their lives. Small children walk alongside their mothers, whose arms are reserved for babies and whatever possessions they can carry. In a treacherous nighttime escape such as this one, you walk if you're old enough. As the group makes its way over the border, just a few meters away from its … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – The Journey of Transformation
January 23, 2013 by
The Journey of Transformation REMEMBER YOUR SPIRIT The sparkle of the bright moon light shines brilliantly into your room. I am watching over you, guiding and inspiring from afar. The dreamland is the sphere of connection where our hearts are intertwined. I look into your eyes and I give you the courage to be who you are. I welcome the dawn as you alight into a new day. Refreshed, alive with renewed hope and vigor, you feel the light tingle on your skin as I brush you … [Read more...]
“Critical Perspectives on Financial and Economic Crises: Why Gender Matters”
January 23, 2013 by
Speech by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, at the economics symposium “Critical Perspectives on Financial and Economic Crises: Why Gender Matters” being held in New York from 21-22 January 2013 "Good morning, It is great to be here with all of you! UN Women is pleased to co-sponsor this symposium with the International Association for Feminist Economics. I would like to thank the Editors of Feminist Economics, Diana … [Read more...]
UN chief condemns armed attacks by rebels in CAR
December 28, 2012 by
The armed attacks launched by rebel fighters on several towns in the Central African Republic have been strongly condemned by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The rebels are reported to have advanced towards the capital, Bangui, prompting the United Nations to temporarily relocate its non-essential staff from the country. In a statement issued late on Wednesday, Mr. Ban says he deeply regrets the loss of life and population displacement caused by the fighting. The Central … [Read more...]
Jamaica addresses violence against women
December 15, 2012 by
Violence against women is pervasive and harms not only women but their families and their communities. At a two-day forum at the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, UN officials, government representatives and other stakeholders discussed how to prevent it. Sandrea Falconer, Jamaica's Minister of Information with responsibility for gender affairs, told Gerry Adams that she is head of a specific committee addressing the problem. Sandrea Falconer - Violence - … [Read more...]
Abortions are illegal in Swaziland
November 19, 2012 by
MBABANE, November 2012 (IRIN) - Abortions are illegal in Swaziland and have resulted in criminal convictions, but in October 2012 more than 1,000 women were treated for abortion-related complications at a single clinic in the country’s second city Manzini, says the Family Life Association of Swaziland (FLAS), a family planning organization. FLAS is calling for the legalization of abortion on the grounds of women’s health. “In neighbouring South Africa, the legalization of abortion in … [Read more...]
United Nations is counting on active engagement of Pacific Nations
September 27, 2012 by
September 2012 – The United Nations is counting on the leadership and active engagement of Pacific island nations in tackling some of today’s pressing challenges, including achieving the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), advancing sustainable development and promoting gender equality, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said yesterday. “Now more than ever, we must work to align our priorities and objectives,” Mr. Ban said in his remarks to the first-ever meeting … [Read more...]
Tetka Rhu – WOMAN of ACTION™
September 3, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this spiritually inspired woman. This power of example, has found the Goddess inside Herself, and is here to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION™ Tetka Rhu – 'Goddess of Spirituality' What has brought Tetka to this stage of her life where she owns her ability to manifest her Creative Artist energy and to be a force for people to “Own their … [Read more...]
Investing in Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders is Smart Economics
August 23, 2012 by
Phnom Penh (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) – “Investing in women’s entrepreneurial leadership, and the empowerment of women, is smart economics - which is why women’s empowerment is one of the most important development priorities for the countries of Asia and the Pacific,” said Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), addressing senior Cambodian … [Read more...]
