The Division for Social Policy and Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA-DSPD) is in the process of preparing its 2013 World Youth Report (WYR) on Youth Migration and Development. The Report will offer a multidimensional account and/or perspective of the life experiences of young migrants and young people affected by migration. The report will address youth migration from a youth viewpoint, accommodating young peoples’ concerns over migration from their own … [Read more...]
World Youth Report calls for participation of young people
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: China's Unwanted Girls
ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit China's Unwanted Girls Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and this morning I heard on The Current that there has been some progress in women’s fight for equality but there is still much to be done. I just read the same thing on Yahoo News. "The last century has seen an unprecedented expansion of women's legal rights and entitlements," Bachelet said, pointing to virtually universal voting rights for women, major inroads for … [Read more...]
Women of our World, "Happy St. Patrick’s Day!"
A Celebration of Women™ sends our blessings to the Women of our World, celebrating this day of St. Patrick. May the Luck of the Irish follow you always..... March 17, 2012 Saint Patrick, who was to become the patron saint of Ireland, was born to wealthy parents around the year 385 AD. Although there is some controversy over the exact place of his birth it is said that he was born in either Scotland or Roman England. His given name at birth was Maewyn Succat; his … [Read more...]