Women's Day (Public Holiday - South Africa) "If you strike a woman, you strike a rock" Every year on 9 August we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa, a public holiday that pays homage to the women of our nation; - the mothers, the wives, the sisters and the daughters who fought tirelessly against the tyranny of the Apartheid government. Inaugurated in 1994, along with a free, democratic South Africa, the public holiday commemorates a 1956 protest lead by Lilian Ngoyi, Helen … [Read more...]
Project Arts & Soul (Crowd Funding), Leah Young in LasVegas
August 7, 2013 by
Greetings! Most of you know that the arts are extremely important to me. Music, writing, dancing and now painting color my life with passion and joy. I am writing to you because on Wednesday August 7, 2013 (yes, today), I am embarking on a 45 day journey to the opening of a community arts center here in Las Vegas. Project Arts & Soul 2013 from Leah Young on Vimeo. Learn more about Project Arts & Soul here or here. As usual, I have a BIG Vision and you can participate in … [Read more...]
2013 Theme: THE GENDER AGENDA: GAINING MOMENTUM
August 7, 2013 by
What are YOU doing this coming year for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY? Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations have … [Read more...]
“Every woman is beautiful.”
August 2, 2013 by
"In A Celebration of Womankind Worldwide I would like to share with all of you this beautiful story close to my heart, as it often occurs to my mind that we do need to celebrate and honor women in all spheres of life every single day!" ~ Meetika Srivastava A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying?” “Because I’m a woman”, she told him. “I don’t understand”, he said. His mum just hugged him and said, “And you never will’’. Later the little boy asked his father, “Why … [Read more...]
Women’s Participation, Rights, and Civil Society Essential
July 26, 2013 by
Women's Participation, Rights, and Civil Society Essential to Peaceful Future for Great Lakes Region and DRC The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security welcomed the UN Security Council's attention to "the full and effective participation of women in conflict resolution and peace building" in today's high-level meeting on the Great Lakes region, including the Democratic Republic of Congo. In her briefing to the Security Council, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Mary … [Read more...]
Are You a Women of ‘inherent’ Integrity?
July 24, 2013 by
Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions. Integrity can be regarded as the opposite of hypocrisy, in that integrity regards internal consistency as a virtue, and suggests that parties holding apparently conflicting values should account for the discrepancy or alter their beliefs. The word "integrity" stems from the Latin … [Read more...]
WALK for WOMEN – London July 21 – Hyde Park on 27th
July 20, 2013 by
Walk for Women - be a part of something amazing this summer! 100 years ago in 1913, 50,000 women from all across Britain walked to London and converged in Hyde Park. They were making a powerful statement to government that women wanted the vote. They 'Took Action'; they made a positive change. This summer in 2013, let’s remember those women, and all the women who fought to give us all a voice. Let’s walk, let’s dream, let's celebrate! One hundred years ago thousands of women … [Read more...]
What to Pack Taking a Toddler on a Cruise
July 17, 2013 by
Introducing your little one to the open sea by taking a family cruise is an exciting and memorable way to spend a family vacation. Cruise lines offer plenty of entertainment and fun in the sun for the entire family, but it’s necessary to put some forethought into the packing process when there will be little ones on board. When you’re on a ship in the middle of the ocean, you can’t quite run to the market to snag a few essentials, after all. If you're thinking of going a cruise sometime … [Read more...]
The List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide, 7 Pains You Should Never Ignore
July 15, 2013 by
7 Pains You Should Never Ignore See which painful symptoms could indicate a health emergency By the Editors of Prevention Pay Attention to Your Body’s Signals Usually a headache is just a headache, and heartburn is nothing more than a sign that your last meal didn’t agree with you. Except when they’re not. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right. More often than not, you have some idea of what’s behind it. But when it comes … [Read more...]
Thriving through Endomitriosis with Education
July 15, 2013 by
Although it used to be taught that endometriosis was a disease of white, affluent, childless, educated, older women, this is a myth! The disease can and does affect any female of reproductive age, regardless of race, socioeconomic or childbearing status. The disease has even been found, rarely, in a couple of men and girls prior to menses. What Is Endometriosis? The medical definition of endometriosis is the presence of tissue resembling - but not histologically identical to - the … [Read more...]
