A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of strength, rising above a multitude of life challenges; including a period of estrangement from her own father, a man she loves dearly, arthritis, thyroid cancer and many other challenges. Her message to the women of our world is that life offers many experiences, and one can rise above it all through the sheer power of 'unconditional love'. This power of example is now here to help the Women of our World, … [Read more...]
Abundance, Dr. Wayne Dyer
August 10, 2012 by
Life proceeds out of Your Intentions for it... the Implication of that are Enormous. Embrace this and accept this wholly, and intellectually, You will find Yourself experiencing more Power, more Joy, more Creativity, more Abundance in every form, more Peace, and more Love than you ever imagined... … [Read more...]
National Women’s Day, South Africa – Celebrate August 9th!
August 9, 2012 by
National Women's Day is an annual Public Holiday in South Africa on August 9. A National Women's Day protest at the National University of Lesotho On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (commonly known as the pass laws) of 1950. They left bundles of petitions containing more than 100 000 signatures at prime minister J.G. Strijdom's office doors. Outside they stood … [Read more...]
Sierra Leone, women candidates prepare their political platforms
August 8, 2012 by
ELECTION 2012 - WOMEN Taking Action The gathering in a well-lit Sierra Leone classroom comes off as remarkably joyful. “By my side… by my side…” chants a group of vibrantly-clad women, swaying and clapping in unison. “No longer men in front and the women at the back, but women and men walking side-by-side.” In Makeni, Sierra Leone’s fourth-largest city, a mobile campaign school has just swung through. Run by the civil society-organized Campaign for Good Governance (watch video below) … [Read more...]
‘Mary Jo’ (Wangari Muta Maathai) – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 7, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ ... has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of one Woman in our World that lived beyond her call of duty. Tributes have been paid to the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who has died of cancer at the age of 71. As the first African Woman to receive the honour, Wangari Maathai not only championed preservation of the environment but she also promoted democracy, Women’s Rights and the Rights of the Poor. Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga called her … [Read more...]
Kenya,1 Million Dads against Gender-based Violence
August 5, 2012 by
Celebrating Campaign to mobilize one million dads against gender-based violence kicks off in Kenya On a bright Sunday afternoon in July, over a thousand people gathered in Nairobi’s Arboretum Park to launch a campaign that will see one million men join the fight against gender-based violence in Kenya. Part of the UN Secretary-General’s Africa UNiTE Campaign, the 1 Million Fathers initiative will be engaging men in their roles as fathers, brothers, husbands and friends. The launch on 15 … [Read more...]
FYR Macedonia – Writing women into the budget
August 4, 2012 by
The government of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has taken a vital step towards gender equality by adopting its first strategy on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB). Although gender-responsive budgeting has led to the growth of separate programmes and micro-projects for women, this project takes a more inclusive approach. The five-year plan will ensure that, across government agencies, gender gaps and inequality in policies, plans, programmes and budgets are broadly addressed and … [Read more...]
Ethiopia, HIV-positive mothers deliver babies free of the virus
August 4, 2012 by
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 2012 – Adanech* rushed to the Saris Health Centre in Addis Ababa when her labour pains started. Because of an effective mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme at the health centre, supported by UNICEF and its partners, Adanech has an excellent chance of having her wish come true. Like every mother in the world, she hoped to deliver a healthy baby. But Adanech is HIV positive, and without appropriate care, she could pass on the virus to her … [Read more...]
INCEST is more rampant than one knows…Take Action!
August 3, 2012 by
Does INCEST strip the INNOCENCE of a CHILD? That is the Question .... The problem is that this information is rarely tracked by third world countries. In developed nations, the case of sexual abuse, will always be naturally under reported. In the case of consensual incest, the topic is still taboo, but due to the nature of consent, we have a better picture. High Incest Activity Countries That is a hard question to answer. Several countries share the spot for … [Read more...]
Ethiopia: HIV+ Mother Pulls Family Back from Brink
August 2, 2012 by
With the help of WFP's food support and livelihood assistance programmes, Belaynish Dabe and her HIV-positive husband no longer struggle to feed themselves and their children. WFP's food support to people living with HIV helps ameliorate the double burden of lack of income and deteriorating health. DEBRE ZEIT--Belaynish Dabe, an HIV-positive mother of six children, used to struggle to feed herself and her children due to a lack of regular income. She grew only maize, which she could … [Read more...]
AUGUST is GRATITUDE MONTH ~ A Celebration of Women™
August 2, 2012 by
GRATITUDE MONTH If you are enjoying our articles, if our website helps you in your life, please make a DONATION to our Foundation Reg.815280805 Approved as a Charity. Tax Receipts mailed upon request. Our work is appreciates your support. We are now in the midst of working towards our very first flagship Celebration House, a home for young women that will nurture, where they receive an education that will enable them to grow into FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS. These safe houses will be managed … [Read more...]
