Reminder @ UN WOMEN As the 2015 target date for reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) approaches, a wide range of activities are being undertaken by UN Member States, the UN system, civil society organizations, academia, research institutions and others on identifying the shape and priorities of a post-2015 development agenda. The MDGs encapsulate eight globally agreed concrete goals, with time-bound targets and indicators for measuring progress in the areas of: poverty … [Read more...]
Sharon Meers – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 7, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, one that is now leading our world's largest online tool: eBay. Through her journey to successful leadership, she stands as a bright beacon for all women with families to Take Action, reach for the stars, working to increase a co-ed environment in all the business world, seriously addressing the global issue of CHILDCARE: THE REAL STORY. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
NGOWG MAP – November 2013
November 6, 2013 by
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the November 2013 version of our Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council. For November, in which China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Central African Region, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. Our findings remain clear: while there has been development in policy and … [Read more...]
NEW City of Joy Website Launches!
November 6, 2013 by
V-Day is proud to announce the launch of the new City of Joy website! "The opening of the City of Joy is the moment where women of the Congo turn their pain to power. Where they who have suffered so deeply, so invisibly will claim their rights, their bodies and their future. It will be a huge privilege and honor to be present at this momentous occasion," stated Eve Ensler, playwright and V-Day Founder. A revolutionary new community for women survivors of gender violence in Bukavu, … [Read more...]
The Mending Wings Practice of Acceptance
November 2, 2013 by
This video was created for Gossamerheart.com for The Mending Wings Practice of Acceptance. Only through acceptance of certain life situations can we come to a place of inner peace and healing. May this video inspire you to "Let go" and "Let it Be." Please visit our web site we support those who suffered abuse, oppression, and those who are chronically ill. Our web site and Healing Practices are geared towards supporting the wounded soul. We do not own the copy right for materials used in … [Read more...]
Odette Laurie celebrates her Mastermind Success!
October 31, 2013 by
Happy Halloween everyone! I am deeply humbled and in awe of the experience I was allowed to share with my high level Mastermind clients last week for two full and amazing days. These guys are so committed and so motivated to building their businesses beyond their wildest dreams that they were willing to step outside of what's comfortable and what's easy so that they can be the best at what they do. It takes tremendous courage to face your fears, share your back-end story and get raw and … [Read more...]
MOVEMBER CELEBRATION – Shayne Smith – NOV 28
October 29, 2013 by
Shayne Smith has spent most of the 24 years of his life proving people wrong. Those people range from doctors who didn't give him much of a chance to live after Mr. Smith contracted a form of meningitis at just four months old, to coaches who watched as it took four years for him to sink his first shot in wheelchair basketball, a sport he went on to star in for Canada at the national junior level. Through it all, even friends and family had doubts as he moved forward in life without both … [Read more...]
“CELEBRATION HO– USE™: EDUCATION & EVENT CENTER” – Dinner Gala NOV 23
October 25, 2013 by
REGISTER TODAY ONLINE To acquire SPONSOR PACKAGE, please email us HERE. NOV 23 GALA TICKET OPTIONS Single Ticket $100.00 CAD SPONSORED Ticket $100.00 CAD INVITATION to PARTICIPATE - DONATE BELOW: If you are unable to attend, yet hold a desire in your heart to help educate the women of our world, Your DONATION for this Center's if Celebrated ....$1.00, $5.00, $10.00 --- all Gifts are deeply appreciated! Aimed to … [Read more...]
