Violence Against Women also hurts business and development | Suki Beavers & Benjamin Kumpf Violence against Women and Girls is a human rights violation – and this should be enough to trigger dedicated action. But this widespread violence also causes economic and development problems that remain invisible in most debates. A SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVOR IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. AFTER RECEIVING PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT A MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY CENTRE, SHE … [Read more...]
Tiffany Bond celebrated by Canadian Cancer Society!
March 28, 2013 by
Below is a truly gracious and well deserved email received by our very own Tiffany Bond, and we celebrate here today with her! Hi Tiffany, Attached are the final Tiffany Bond - daffodil month of the QMI and Postmedia articles that are going to print tomorrow in the following papers: Postmedia: Ottawa Citizen, Windsor Star and Thunder Bay Chronicle QMI: Toronto Sun, 24 Hours Toronto, Barrie Examiner, Kingston Whig-Standard, London Free Press, Peterborough Examiner, St. Catharines … [Read more...]
Maria Eitel – WOMAN of ACTION™
March 27, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of Maria Eitel, president and CEO of the Nike Foundation, discusses how to increase the economic opportunities for adolescent girls and young women during the Adolescent Girls Initiative in Washington DC in 2010. Maria Eitel may be at the helm of a multi-million dollar corporation, but she's also a woman passionate about changing conditions for girls and women in developing countries. She's putting the needs of disadvantaged … [Read more...]
India Activists Taking Action: Demand Justice for All Women!
March 24, 2013 by
Peace X Peace is the international organization that lifts and multiplies women’s voices, strengthens women’s capacity to connect across divides, promotes leadership and gender equity, and nurtures a global network of peace builders in 120 countries. “We do not need protesters and activists fighting for us after we are raped or almost killed. We need them to fight for rights that make sure such cases never occur.” The sensationalized news about Delhi gang rape has stirred the minds of many. … [Read more...]
Voices of the Future 2013 begins April 2 – Take Action (Join)
March 22, 2013 by
This program has confirmed what I already know. Women need to speak out—or shout out—because we do have so much to say. We just need to give ourselves a chance. Voices of Our Future has allowed me to give myself that chance.” — Noreens, 2012 Voices of Our Future Correspondent, Palestine Call for Applicants Apply before April 2nd for our online training program in citizen journalism and digital empowerment! You only have a few days left before the application begins! Women from all over the … [Read more...]
Susanne Witte – WOMAN of ACTION™
March 16, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this soul centered survivor; a woman that have risen above extraordinary circumstance, transformed through horrific tragedy and long-term recovery, is now on a mission and has found her purpose in life. Armed with her personal life experiences, now engages in a life designed to help better the lives of others. Blessed with a history in social work, she is now on a mission to awaken others to the power of thought, using the … [Read more...]
