May 2013 – Indigenous peoples in Latin America have undergone an unprecedented mobilization in the past 20 years, but political participation, particularly among women, is still low, the United Nations said in a new report released today. Intercultural Citizenship – Contributions from the political participation of indigenous peoples in Latin America, released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), cites several factors that have helped boost the political participation of indigenous peoples … [Read more...]
Chhavi Rajawat – WOMAN of ACTION™
April 16, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this young woman, one that was willing to Take Action and dive into the world of politics, so to better the lives of her family, friends and neighbors inside her hometown ... and with her courage and vision, a town that is only now 'on the map'. This is a true grassroots celebration, of one woman creating positive change in our world, as the youngest woman in history to act as a sarpanch in … [Read more...]
Margaret Thatcher dies: Politics blog
April 8, 2013 by
Margaret Thatcher dies: Politics blog The Press Association has filed an obituary from Chris Moncrieff, its former political editor. Here is how it starts. Margaret Thatcher was the woman who, virtually single-handed and in the space of one tumultuous decade, transformed a nation. In the view of her many admirers, she thrust a strike-infested half-pace Britain back among the front-runners in the commanding peaks of the industrial nations of the world. Her detractors, many of them … [Read more...]
Women in Politics @ Liberal Leadership Race, Canada
April 7, 2013 by
Liberal leadership candidate Karen McCrimmon waves to the crowd during the 2013 Liberal Leadership National Showcase in Toronto on Saturday, April 6, 2013. [READ MORE] An election for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada was triggered by Michael Ignatieff's announcement on May 3, 2011, of his intention to resign as leader following the party's result in the 2011 federal election. The party intends to announce its new leader on April 14, 2013, in Ottawa. Ignatieff … [Read more...]
Julia Pierson Is Sworn In As Director of the US Secret Service
March 28, 2013 by
Julia Pierson, a highly respected veteran of the Secret Service, was sworn in as the Director of that agency in a ceremony with President Obama and Vice President Biden in the Oval Office. As the President said: "I have to say that Julia’s reputation within the Service is extraordinary. She’s come up through the ranks. She’s done just about every job there is to do at the Secret Service." "Obviously, she’s breaking the mold in terms of directors of the agency, and I think that people … [Read more...]
Bachelet’s Closing Statement at the 57th Session CSW
March 19, 2013 by
Madame Chair, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, Colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen, Greetings to all of you as we conclude this historic 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. It has been an intensive past two weeks. We have witnessed one of the highest levels of participation from Member States, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, and colleagues from the United Nations. I must start by expressing my appreciation to all of you. I would … [Read more...]
Michelle Bachelet stepping down as UN Women’s chief
March 16, 2013 by
United Nations: UN Women's chief Michelle Bachelet has decided to step down, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement issued at United Nations. "Michelle Bachelet has informed me of her intention to step down as executive director of UN Women," Ban said in the statement issued by his spokesman. Bachelet, a former Chilean president, is the first UN under-secretary-general and executive director of UN Women, which was established on July 2, 2010 by the UN General … [Read more...]
Dilma Vana Rousseff – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 25, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one of South America's greatest women leaders. This woman, an inspiration to all women, a survivor of some of life's greatest challenges, leads the way in positive change for all in many areas of life including becoming the first female elected President of her country, Brazil. JOIN US here in our Celebration Tribute to one of our world's women leaders, trailing the path for Positive Change! WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Christine Lagarde – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 20, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is inspired to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's leading women in social change. This trail blazer has risen to the top through her own due diligence, and has landed as Chairman of our world's International Monetary Fund. It is an honor and pleasure to share with the women of our world through this tribute of one woman's beginnings, the journey of her vision and mission in life of this divorced single mother of two. This is definitely a woman … [Read more...]
Linda Lowen, Will 2013 Be a Groundbreaking Year for Women?
January 16, 2013 by
How are things shaping up for women in 2013? Are the headlines from the first two weeks of the new year any indication of what's to come? We saw lots of firsts in the 2012 election, with most of them having to do with the religion, sexual orientation and gender of winning candidates. says The Fix, Chris Chillizza. Below are the ones we have cobbled together. What did we miss? The comments section awaits. (And we will include the best ones in future updates.) First president … [Read more...]
Women’s Update: Continuing to Grow the American Economy
November 16, 2012 by
We hope this message finds you well. On November 9th, President Obama laid out his plan to continue to grow the American economy: "I’m committed to solving our fiscal challenges," he said. "But I refuse to accept any approach that isn’t balanced. I am not going to ask students and seniors and middle-class families to pay down the entire deficit while people like me, making over $250,000, aren’t asked to pay a dime more in taxes. I'm not going to do that." To reduce the deficit and grow … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Michelle Obama
November 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is taking today to Celebrate the Life of an amazing, grassroots, loving Woman that is ever reaching for better and always achieving her goals, all the while helping others. This Woman has become the nurturing Mother to a Nation, "Taking Action" for the Future of Society: The CHILDREN. ...a TRIBUTE WOMAN of ACTION™ First Lady, Michelle Obama Family History Fraser Robinson Sr., … [Read more...]
UNDP calls for a caucus of women political leaders
October 13, 2012 by
Mass movement of women is critical for Women’s Reservation Bill in India New Delhi -- UNDP has called for the formation of a caucus of women political leaders across party lines to enhance women’s participation within political parties and to advocate for the Women’s Reservation Bill as a collective voice. For affirmative action to happen – be it quotas in Parliament or in political parties – mobilization of women around an integrated development agenda is critical. This was one of the … [Read more...]
