Wow! Nearly 700,000 of us have take action to stop 'corrective rape' and activists in South Africa have forced the government into talks. Let's urgently reach a million and ramp up the pressure for concrete action — click below to sign and forward this email to everyone: Take Action! Dear friends, ‘Corrective rape’, the vicious practice of raping lesbians to ‘cure’ their sexuality, is becoming a crisis in South Africa. Activists on the ground are risking their lives to stop this brutal … [Read more...]
HIV Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender Women
March 25, 2011 by
Working with the Community to Reduce New HIV Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men and Transgender Women “The United States cannot reduce the number of HIV infections nationally without better addressing HIV among gay and bisexual men.” So declares the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), boldly and accurately. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gay men make up approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 53 percent of all new HIV infections. That … [Read more...]
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community
March 24, 2011 by
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community Elizabeth Taylor AIDS.gov joins our colleagues at organizations such as amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), and POZ in recognizing the passing of Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011). In addition to being known as an Oscar-winning actress, Ms. Taylor was truly committed to responding to HIV from the early days of the epidemic. In particular, she was dedicated to research and addressing … [Read more...]
Top 30 medicines to save mothers and children
March 24, 2011 by
WHO's first ever list of priority medicines for maternal and child health recommends to countries which medicines are most important for saving lives. Access to appropriate medicines is vital to achieving global health goals1. More than eight million children under the age of five still die every year from causes such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria. An estimated 1 000 women die every day due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occur in … [Read more...]
World Malaria Day – April 25, 2011: Take Action!
March 24, 2011 by
World Malaria Day Stop a Silent Killer on World Malaria Day April 25, 2011 Every year, malaria claims the lives of over a million people, many of them young children. Even more heartbreaking is the fact that this deadly disease is preventable. Bestnet Reveals Plans for World Malaria Day "April 25th is rapidly approaching! Like many NGO’s, NMCPs and faith based organizations, Bestnet has been busy finalizing our plans for World Malaria Day 2011. This year, many Bestnet … [Read more...]
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY – “Climate for you”
March 23, 2011 by
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY MARCH 23, 2011 This year, the theme is “Climate for you”. Each year, on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization, its 189 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day around a chosen theme. This day commemorates the entry into force, on that date in 1950, of the WMO Convention creating the Organization. Subsequently, in 1951, WMO was designated a specialized agency of the United Nations System. The World … [Read more...]
What to Do? What to Do? Thoughts on the Dilemma of Choice! – Part 1
March 21, 2011 by
Life is what happens to us while we are deciding what we want to do with our life. We may be wise to design a plan that will free us up to "happen to life" instead of the other way around. When we know we need to be doing something different we most certainly will be confronted by all the reasons why we think we can't. They are reasons why disguised as excuses. They are, in reality, one and the same. There are only results or reasons why. The reasons why are called excuses. The … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada) – Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day
March 21, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “On this day in 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa shot into an unarmed crowd and killed 69 anti-apartheid demonstrators, generating international alarm which led to the creation of this day. “Events … [Read more...]
The Older Women's Network (OWN) – Film 'Consitute' @ April 17, 2011
March 20, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates this awesome Toronto Event.... The Older Women's Network (OWN) The Older Women's Network (OWN) based in Toronto will host a screening of the film "Constitute" about a women's conference in 1981 which aimed to ensure that women's rights were entrenched in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and refreshments, and is open to the public. The event is scheduled for April 17, 2011 from … [Read more...]
Celebrate Today: National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!
March 20, 2011 by
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 20,011 The four seasons are highly respected in many cultures because they so closely represent the cycle of life. Spring represents a time of equality and balance. It is a time of profound change, new beginnings and birth. For these reasons, spring was chosen as the time to hold the first National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in 2007. March 20th, 2011 marks the fifth annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). HIV … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada) – United Nations Security Council Resolution on Libya, comments…
March 19, 2011 by
PM to meet world leaders in Paris to co-ordinate implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution on Libya March 18, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that he will travel to Paris to meet with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, British Prime Minister David Cameron and other leaders and representatives to coordinate the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which was adopted on March 17, 2011. The resolution authorizes the … [Read more...]
MARSH ENGLE – March 26th, 2011 is Taking Action in Los Angeles!
March 19, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to remind all the Women of our World, that will be in Los Angeles, California on March 26TH, 2011. ....it will be time for The Red Carpet Event! Our very own WOMAN of ACTION, Marsh Engle, will be celebrating her 10 Year Anniversary of Amazing Woman's Day! ...it’s time for The Red Carpet Event! Amazing Women, it’s time to pull out your ‘feminine chic best’ because we are rolling out the red carpet to mark the ... It’s a spectacular evening of … [Read more...]
Micro-finance: Afghanistan Women Mean Business!
March 19, 2011 by
Afghanistan Women Mean Business! Nasrine Gross mingles with some of the female students in the street. Ms. Gross is the founder of an unusual literacy training program that requires husbands and wives to attend class together. The classes are held in simple homes down a dirt street in Kabul. (Courtesy of Max Gross) http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/30/opportunities-expand-empowered-afghan-women/ The Washington Post shares this story of Hassina Syed, a true inspiration for … [Read more...]
