Budget 2013: Nirbhaya Fund? Not what the Indian woman needs "Seeking to dispel the dark shadows of anti-government sentiment in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya incident, the government sought to woo women by stepping up allocations to Rs 8,500 crore for women-specific schemes and announcing a slew of measures including an all-women bank and a Rs 1,000 crore fund for empowerment initiatives. In a step towards financial inclusion, the finance minister announced the country's first women's … [Read more...]
Tamara Mellon is Taking Action after sale of Jimmy Choo empire ($800 mil)
March 6, 2013 by
“Fashion is what I know.” After selling her Jimmy Choo empire for more than $800 million, Tamara Mellon is ready to announce her much-anticipated new venture, her own namesake fashion label Tamara Mellon, OBE is the former Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Jimmy Choo, a luxury brand that offers designer shoes, handbags and a range of accessories. She stepped down from the brand in November 2011 after its acquisition by Labelux. Mellon has been quietly working on her grand … [Read more...]
Afghan Women Taking Action in Business
March 5, 2013 by
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan (ILO News) – Afghans have been immersed in a conflict that has affected every aspect of their ordinary lives. For Khalida Yaqobi, the conflict has been an obstacle, not an obstruction. After graduating in engineering from Balkh University, she secretly studied English at a time when women seeking an education risked being executed by the Taliban. “I was studying English in a private house, without textbooks or notebooks, going in a burqa to a hidden English … [Read more...]
VERONICA, ‘Gather All The Goodness’
March 5, 2013 by
Gather All The Goodness "Gather all the goodness of the day into your heart. There is no reason to ignore the special energy that is there. Do not allow anyone or anything to distract you from it. If you do find yourself floundering in a sea of difficulty, reach deeply into that heart for relief. Sprinkle the seeds of positive awareness into your reality as readily as negativity decides to invade your space. It is the conditions for negativity that tend to … [Read more...]
Gender and Food Security, Empowering Women for Global Food Security
March 4, 2013 by
Feed the Future Policy Analysis – Empowering Women for Global Food Security – In spite of persistent global efforts to address food security, it still remains an urgent problem. Women are heralded as the key players in solving the food crisis, however these crises are the result of inequities in the food distribution system; and therefore broader gender dynamics and relations of power need to be considered. By focusing only on women’s economic empowerment, USAID’s Feed the … [Read more...]
Suha Sagban – WOMAN of ACTION™
March 3, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this transformed woman, one that rose above her own adversity, self doubt and on a mission to empower all women, especially those that suffer from childhood abuse and/or molestation. She trailed a path in this world to find her 'purpose in life' and achieve fulfillment. This gypsy soul ... a true Power of Example for all the women of our world, she is now here to help YOU do the same. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Self Love – WOMEN in RECOVERY
March 2, 2013 by
Love Affirmations are statements that promote health and abundance in one’s life. I know how valuable it is because I’ve experienced the benefits of giving my self daily doses of love affirmations especially in moments when I become aware of my emotions moving toward an unpleasant path. I will therefore, focus my Love Affirmations for those episodes of self- doubt and bouts of unworthiness. I love myself for who I am I am beautiful inside and out I am special in many unique ways I … [Read more...]
Endometriosis Awareness March 2013 [events around the globe]
February 28, 2013 by
Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March. The KEY is to raise awareness of an (often) “invisible” disease which affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide during their reproductive – and most productive! – years. Endometriosis can have a devastating effect on quality of life due to the painful symptoms, it is the biggest cause of infertility in women, and it carries a huge personal and societal cost! Awareness to highlight these issues – … [Read more...]
World Pulse, Launching Voices of Our Future 2013
February 28, 2013 by
Call for Applicants - Support Your Alumni's Work! Are you a grassroots Woman Leader with something to say? Do you want to bring your voice and solutions to a global audience? Apply HERE before April 2nd for our online training program in new media, citizen journalism, and empowerment. Thirty women will be selected to receive the skills and knowledge they need to actualize and vocalize their visions for change. Call for Volunteers Would you like to support the … [Read more...]
Looking in the Mirror is Amazing! – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 27, 2013 by
Like the spine of a human being, there are a lot of things that simply will not matter unless the “core” of your life is intact. The spine of the human being is vital. Without it, legs, vocal cords, arms, and brains are far from useless, but still less useful than if the spine was intact. That spine is sobriety. Sobriety for me holds me together. It holds my routines together, my desire to better my life. It braces the need for education. It structures my need to help others, and it truly … [Read more...]
Relationship, CelebrateLove.com: Angry? Time for a Truce?
February 26, 2013 by
When in the heat of the battle, always remember: a warm hug cools a slow burn. It may be better to temporarily put aside feelings of anger during misunderstandings and express your love in a silent, close embrace. It is at times like these, when tempers are flaring, that words can not only fan the flames, they can be like a flash fire; once the fire rages through, there is not much of anything left. A hug at that moment, would be a shining example of unconditional love. Being angry doesn't … [Read more...]
