Seven in ten – that’s how many women and girls experience violence in their lifetime. It’s possible to end this pandemic, if we act now. COMMIT Take Action End violence against women and girls! On the occasion of the International Day to End Violence against Women, Say NO – UNiTE launches a new global call for action – COMMIT to End Violence against Women. We are asking governments everywhere to make concrete national commitments – from implementing laws and national action … [Read more...]
Women will Change the World, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin
November 22, 2012 by
When Babatunde Osotimehin last year became the head of UNFPA -- the international development agency promoting female rights -- the news didn't go down too well with many women working in the field. After his appointment Osotimehin was told that some female ambassadors at the UN were upset that a man had been made head of the agency. But he was determined to put their minds at ease. "We had lunch with them [female ambassadors] and they asked me, 'so, justify this position,'" remembers … [Read more...]
Starting Over inside the Now – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 21, 2012 by
Three ways to change your life for the better. Doing a daily self talk can change your life for the better. Writing a daily journal can change your life for the better. Living in the now can change your life for the better. There is a lot of advice out there about how to improve yourself, your life and your lot, but in the glut of self help advice what exactly do you need to do to change your life for the better? Even if we are reasonably happy we normally have something worrying … [Read more...]
Roxanne Williams ~ The Dragon Whisperer – A Pathway to Healing
November 19, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ asks all the Women of our World to welcome Roxanne Williams, our newest writer, videographer and more ... This wonderful Power of Example has joined A Celebration of Women™'s team of creative contributors, and we are delighted to have her!! Video with Heart ~ please enjoy and comment. Please Welcome Roxanne with open arms and a warm, lion heart, ladies. I Hope For A World With More Love, More Joy, And Laughter This video was … [Read more...]
I’m Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World
November 14, 2012 by
"I thought the MS took my creativity away then all of a sudden after a long period of prayer and meditation the damn broke loose and I'm working on 4 at once. I have one of the most powerful videos I ever made on overcoming sexual assault and abusive relationships. (Coming Soon)" So here is my Gratitude video. I'm Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World Quote: I am grateful to Glinda, the good witch in The Wizard of Oz: who was a head of … [Read more...]
PARENTS, Boosting Your Child’s Self Esteem
November 14, 2012 by
Your child’s self-esteem is an important part of his self-image. It helps him feel he’s worthwhile just as he is and helps him feel good about his choices and decisions. A healthy self esteem doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s something that is nurtured and grown throughout a lifetime, and something that the important people in his life have a chance to help cultivate. Here are some tips for boosting your child’s self-esteem. Give your child choices throughout the day. A big part of … [Read more...]
Suzanne Fernando – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 14, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this amazing woman, one that has risen above extraordinary circumstance not only once, but twice. A Cervical Cancer Survivor that has Taken Action, and used her experience to devote the balance of her life to helping other women. Her courage and strength has enabled her to become Scotland's first Cancer Research UK Ambassador and am now a qualified Cervical Cancer Support Group Leader. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
#AskUNWomen Twitter chat on gender equality, what was said.
November 14, 2012 by
#AskUNWomen Twitter chat on gender equality - what were to most talked about topics? On 13 November 2012, UN Women hosted a live Twitter chat with its Deputy Executive Director John Hendra. The topic was gender equality in the context of the post-2015 consultations on inequalities. Some of the questions discussed were: What are the most widespread and fundamental forms of inequalities women and girls face around the world? What do you think are the major causes of gender … [Read more...]
After Breast Cancer Event – November 27 – TORONTO
November 11, 2012 by
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Men of the world, let’s unite for women’s empowerment | Martín Santiago Herrero
November 11, 2012 by
Men of the world, let’s unite for women’s empowerment | Martín Santiago Herrero We continue to live in a world that is profoundly unequal, where the opportunities are not the same for men and women. Women represent 70 per cent of the world’s poor. On average their salaries are 10 to 30 per cent less than men’s for the same work, with the same tasks. Women are responsible for two thirds of the work carried out around the world, but receive only 10 percent of the benefits. They own 1 per … [Read more...]
Children Sleeping in Car – 10 Tips How to Keep them Awake!
November 8, 2012 by
Keeping your small child on a reliable sleep schedule is challenging enough without any additional complicating factors thrown into the mix. While some parents swear by the power of a long drive to send a child straight to dreamland, others refuse to let their children sleep in the car because they don’t transition well from the car to their bed. A short spin can lull a toddler into sleeping for a few minutes, but also result in him refusing to nap later in the day, or completely not sleep … [Read more...]
