Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton marked the 30th anniversary of HIV/AIDS, releasing the following statement: “As we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States, we take time to remember those who have been affected by this devastating disease and recommit ourselves to eradicating this terrible scourge. “When HIV/AIDS was first identified in the 1980s, the world was shocked by how fast the epidemic spread as we struggled to find … [Read more...]
Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana
June 5, 2011 by
Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana Discussions on conflict and peacekeeping in Africa have often ignored the role of women. But this reality is gradually changing, as a growing body of activists, academics and policymakers bring women to the forefront of security agendas. As part of this movement, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana has established a Women, Peace and Security Institute to train students and leaders across the … [Read more...]
The Light inside YOU is Yours to find…
June 4, 2011 by
The Light inside YOU is Yours to find..... WE are the ones we've been waiting for! Thanks to Catherine Duc & Gilbert Williams: Catherine: www.catherineduc.com Gilbert: www.gilbertwilliams.com Home: http://lightworkers.org Video Online ONLY … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Should Be About Life — Not Death
June 3, 2011 by
In Canada, when a woman finds out she's pregnant, death is the last thing on her mind. She knows that doctors and hospitals with resources to help with any kind of complication are just a phone call away. But for more than 500,000 women every year, pregnancy becomes a death sentence. For most of these women, there is absolutely no medical reason they should die. This is the 21st century. We have the technologies to handle emergencies during pregnancy and childbirth. The fact that so many women … [Read more...]
MYANMAR, Bride trafficking to China unveiled
June 3, 2011 by
MYANMAR: Bride trafficking to China unveiled BANGKOK, 2 June 2011 (IRIN) - Most cross-border human trafficking in Myanmar involves women tricked into travelling to China to get work, only to find a groom waiting for them on the other side. Thazin* was trafficked to China from Yangon and forced into marriage in 2008. Now 29 and back in Yangon, she told IRIN that one day she drank a cup of coffee spiked by an acquaintance, woke up in China and was soon married against her will. According … [Read more...]
Madeleine Marentette is Taking Action with Summer Conference!
June 3, 2011 by
Contact Us Meet some of Team Grail! Grail Springs Retreat 2004 Bay Lake Road Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1C0 877-553-5772 View Entire Grail Springs Calendar of Events … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – We have a very interesting week coming up!
June 2, 2011 by
ELSA P. - Planetary Positions to Guide... We have a very interesting week coming up ... For some, it will be extraordinary and they may not even notice because Neptune, a planet famous for obscuring things is involved here. Neptune reverses course, turning retrograde today in very tight aspect to Mercury just as it changes signs. Gemini, Virgo and Pisces are bound to be caught in some kind of time warp or confused or nuanced communication. I'm talking about something akin to deja … [Read more...]
Heart & Stroke Lottery – Early Bird Deadline Only 1 Week Left!
June 2, 2011 by
One in three Canadians die of either heart disease or stroke. Now Canadians' health and demographics are changing so that no one -- young or old -- will beleft unaffected by heart disease and stroke. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a … [Read more...]
Give the Gift That Changes a Child's Life This Father's Day
June 1, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to share this awesome Gift Plan with the Women of our World: Father's Day is just around the corner. Show your dad how much you care with a gift that can change a child's life the way your dad changed yours. Instead of another neck tie celebrate Father’s Day by giving a gift that will change a life. Recognize a special teacher who has enough mugs in their cupboard but appreciates the gift of learning. Celebrate the achievements of a Graduate with a gift … [Read more...]
