Focus Areas All human development and human rights issues have gender dimensions. UN Women focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board. Violence against Women This fundamental violation of women’s rights remains widespread, affecting all countries. Women need strong laws, backed by implementation and services for protection and prevention. Read more: Programme and Technical Assistance Policy and Normative Support … [Read more...]
Commonwealth Day – This year’s theme is ‘Women as Agents of Change’
March 13, 2011 by
Commonwealth Day Celebrated March 14, 2011 A Celebration of Women honors the Commonwealth and Celebrates this years Theme of 2011 The idea of a designated day each year to celebrate the Empire was first put forward in 1894 by the Canadian branch of the Royal Colonial Institute (now the Royal Commonwealth Society). Clementina Fessenden, the wife of Ontario Minister of Education, Senator George W. Ross, promoted a scheme for children to commemorate the Empire on one day each … [Read more...]
Prime Minister of Canada on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on International Women’s Day March 8, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day: “Our Government is proud to join Canadians in observing the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a worldwide celebration of women and their outstanding achievements. “This year’s theme, Girls’ Rights Matter, embodies cherished Canadian values, such as … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION – NEW Women Leaders
August 17, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates in Honor of Women's Suffrage is taking this time to share with Our Women some interesting figures about the true participation , in Our World, of Women Leaders, in honour of Women's Suffrage. It has been noted that there are up to 28 women in Roles of Leadership globally, including positions of Royalty. The following women are examples of Government Leadership positions voted in. It is stated that on a Global Count, the Percentage of Women Presidents in … [Read more...]
