Dear Friend, If you're like myself and everyone else I know, you're affected by the swirling chaos of the times in which we live. Confusion, stress and fear often dominate our lives. While we know intellectually that love is the answer, going from knowing that to experiencing it can be harder said than done. That's why miracles — shifts in thinking from fear to love — make all the difference in how we live and how we feel. Learning to think differently, to stand psychologically and … [Read more...]
Help Your Favorite Animal Shelter Win $15,000
June 16, 2011 by
Do you know an animal shelter that could use $15,000? America's Favorite Animal Shelter gives you an opportunity to make that happen. Vote for a shelter that you really care about. The shelter that gets the most votes by the end of the contest on July 10th will win $15,000! Whether it's buying pet food, providing medical services or keeping our furry friends happy and healthy, the winning shelter determines how the money can best help them. You can decide who should win, and make it happen. … [Read more...]
Colombia: Wayuu Gold, Fighting for Access to Fresh Water
June 16, 2011 by
Colombia: Wayuu Gold, Fighting for Access to Fresh Water In some parts of the world it's as rare as gold — and getting a hold of some, nearly impossible. To one of Colombia's largest indigenous groups indigenous groups, Wayuu, that gold is fresh water. Soon their water will be siphoned from Wayuu lands through new pipes to a nearby town, where the population is not indigenous. As struggles for ethnic rights, such as access to water, are recreated across the country, the community deals … [Read more...]
Charlene Brisson: 3-Step Marketing Webinar Series June 27, 28 & 29
June 16, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to spread this news! Our very own WOMAN of ACTION, Charlene Brisson is now available to all the Women of our World, globally, through this amazing 3-Step Marketing Webinar Series June 27, 28 & 29 . ~ DON'T MISS OUT ~ Buy Your Tickets NOW, HERE ONLINE. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Join me for our 3-Step Marketing Webinar Series June 27, 28 and 29, 2011 You'll create a simple 3-Step Marketing Plan to implement immediately. Only $47 Register … [Read more...]
ACTION FOR GENDER EQUITY
June 12, 2011 by
ACTION FOR GENDER EQUITY A Woman's Equality is a Human Right In preparation for the Beijing Conference on Women - Action for Equality, Development and Peace - in September 1995, an informal group launched "Action for Gender Equality" for the purpose of encouraging broad-based participation in advancing gender equality around the world. Preparations for the upcoming meeting have been difficult; there are dangers of public misperceptions about gender equality; progress achieved at the Cairo … [Read more...]
Reproductive Rights and Sexual and Reproductive Health Framework
June 8, 2011 by
Publication Print Send by mail Making Reproductive Rights and Sexual and Reproductive Health a Reality for All Reproductive Rights and Sexual and Reproductive Health Framework Author: UNFPA No. of pages: 40 Publication date: 2011 Publisher: UNFPA Available languages: English Available formats: electronic only Download PDF UNFPA_SRH_Framework_FinalVersion.pdf Autonomy Autonomy means the right of a woman to make decisions concerning her fertility and sexuality free of … [Read more...]
Let's Move ~ Introducing MyPlate
June 7, 2011 by
June 7, 2011 THIS WEEK Happy June! Where do the months go? It’s almost summer and we are packing in as much as possible. Last week, the First Lady, Secretary Vilsack, and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced the new food icon, MyPlate that replaces MyPyramid. MyPlate gives us a visual reminder to fill half our plate with fruits and vegetables, along with protein, whole grains and dairy. Check out the video. And speaking of veggies, on Friday, one week … [Read more...]
UN Women–Co-Sponsored Events during the 2011 High-Level Meeting on AIDS
June 7, 2011 by
Media Advisory: –UN Women– Co-Sponsored Events during the 2011 High-Level Meeting on AIDS The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women, will spotlight the impact of AIDS on women and persistent challenges faced by women and girls, in spite of global commitments. The newly established organization, UN Women, charged with advancing gender equality will call for stronger strategies to empower positive women’s leadership, access to treatment and … [Read more...]
