Young. Global. Active. On International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2013, we not only celebrate and recognize volunteerism in all its facets – but pay special tribute to the contribution of youth volunteers in global peace and sustainable human development. For IVD 2013 we celebrate globally that young people act as the agents of change in their communities. On 5 December, 2013 join us in recognizing all volunteers' commitment and applaud hundreds of millions of people who volunteer to make the … [Read more...]
‘Gender Marker’ – Is Bettering Women’s Life Impossible?
November 17, 2013 by
London - At a conference on violence against women and girls in emergencies, a CARE International UK special report it has been revealed the tiny proportion of international aid that is directed towards projects that target gender violence and sexual exploitation of women in humanitarian crises. The report also shows the inadequacies of global efforts to track how effectively humanitarian projects address gender. (pdf Document - CLICK IMAGE) In 2010, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon set a … [Read more...]
Call to Action: UN Women pledges to protect Women and Girls
November 15, 2013 by
Call to Action: Executive Director pledges UN Women commitment to protect women and girls in emergencies Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka pledged the strong commitment of UN Women to protect women and girls in emergencies at an international meeting on 13 November in London. At the Call to Action event, “Keep Her Safe”, organized by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), she pledged that UN Women would work with partners to ensure that women’s rights and needs are … [Read more...]
Katie Zeppieri – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 11, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this young woman leader. WOMAN of ACTION™ Katie Zeppieri It’s hard to believe that Katie Zeppieri is only 23 because her life and career experiences are outstanding. She is curious, resourceful and ready to take over the world. As a community leader, Katie knows what it takes to connect with today’s generation and empower young adults to make … [Read more...]
Sharon Meers – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 7, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, one that is now leading our world's largest online tool: eBay. Through her journey to successful leadership, she stands as a bright beacon for all women with families to Take Action, reach for the stars, working to increase a co-ed environment in all the business world, seriously addressing the global issue of CHILDCARE: THE REAL STORY. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Transform Your Midlife Crisis into BLISS!: DEC 3 ‘Wine & Cheese’
November 6, 2013 by
“I am Wildly Passionate to help You as a Professional Woman to turn Your Fear into Fulfillment, Honor Your Self Worth and overcome Midlife Money Challenges, so You become the One Who You are Meant to Be and Create more Freedom & Success in Your Life and Your Business” ORDER TICKET EARLY - LIMITED SPACE "If you’re a Lady who’s responding to the constant challenges your business throws at you, while managing your relationships, your home, your health and looking after your … [Read more...]
NGOWG MAP – November 2013
November 6, 2013 by
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the November 2013 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For November, in which China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Central African Region, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. Our findings remain clear: while there has been development in policy and … [Read more...]
70 Time Saving Secrets for Working Moms
November 6, 2013 by
Managing work, the home and family is no easy feat, and trying to find the perfect balance can feel next to impossible at times. Savvy working moms know that every minute counts, and any time they can save throughout the day adds up to more time they’re able to spend with the family. These 70 blogs have all the tips and tricks you need to maximize your time so you can spend more time with the people who matter most. Feeding the Family If you ever find yourself staring aimlessly into the … [Read more...]
7 Million Girls in Poor Countries Give Birth Before 18
October 31, 2013 by
LONDON/UNITED NATIONS, New York — Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth, according to The State of World Population 2013 , released today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. Of these 7.3 million births, 2 million are to girls 14 or younger, who suffer the gravest long-term health and social consequences from pregnancy, including high rates of maternal death and obstetric fistula, … [Read more...]
London conference against child marriage – Nov 23 (UK)
October 31, 2013 by
Nigerian Women organize November London conference against child marriage NIGERIAN women in the UK have convened a special conference to debate the debilitating effects of child marriage among African children in response to recent moves by the Senate to approve underage wedlock. In July, the Nigerian senate approved a bill that would recognise child brides as adults and which would legalise marriages to minors. There has been an national and international outrage at the development with … [Read more...]
Top Women – Events – Careers International
October 30, 2013 by
Are you open to a great and unexpected career move? If you are a female graduate and have up to five years of experience in a leading company, then top players from all over the world are waiting to talk to you about their best jobs. The Summit If you are one of the 200 happy few to be invited* to attend the “Top Women Summit” in Brussels on 15 & 16 November 2013, you will have a chance to: meet up with blue-chip companies talk directly with their representatives to … [Read more...]
The Global Gender Gap Report 2013
October 25, 2013 by
Global Gender Gap Report 2013, published by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum, the nonprofit organization known for its annual economic summit in Davos Switzerland has been publishing an annual global gender report since 2006 that ranks countries by their gender performance. http://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2013 Nordic countries continued to lead the way because they had a long history of investing in people, according to Saadia Zahidi, … [Read more...]
