The Division for Social Policy and Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA-DSPD) is in the process of preparing its 2013 World Youth Report (WYR) on Youth Migration and Development. The Report will offer a multidimensional account and/or perspective of the life experiences of young migrants and young people affected by migration. The report will address youth migration from a youth viewpoint, accommodating young peoples’ concerns over migration from their own … [Read more...]
World Youth Report calls for participation of young people
February 2, 2013 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: CA-- USES, CONTRIBUTORS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: 2013 World Youth Report, 4 week online, A Celebration of Women, boys, children, DESA - UN, girls, global, interactive discussion, migration, TEENS, UN, UNDESA-DSPD, universal, youth, youth of action
Teaching Respect for All, anti-racism curricula
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Can respect for all be taught? A new mapping study has collected policies, practices and materials dealing with teaching respect from all over the world. The study identifies good practices to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of other cultures and peoples; exercises to develop empathy, self-confidence, openness to new experiences and flexibility in behavior. All these abilities help counter hatred, prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and bullying. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CA-- USES, CHILDCARE, EUROPE, Government Speaks to our Women, SOUTH AMERICA, WORLD EVENTS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, anti-racism, Brazil, Bullying, Centre of Human Rights Education, children, counter hatred, curricula, develop empathy, discrimination, education for all, educational materials, flexibility in behavior., Lucerne, openness to new experiences, prejudice, racism, self confidence, stereotyping, stop racism, Switzerland, UN, UNESCO, universal education, youth, youth of action
Challenges and hope for world’s indigenous youth
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Indigenous Youth: Identity, Challenges and Hope The world has never faced such a large youth population as the one inhabiting the globe today, with about 40 per cent of the world population under the age of 25. With the recent economic crisis and high unemployment rates, there are many challenges facing today’s young generation. The world’s 67 million indigenous youth face even greater challenges, but have big hopes. To address these issues, indigenous youth experts from around the world … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, ASIA, CA-- USES, CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, EURASIA, EUROPE, FORMER SOVIET UNION, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, WORLD ISSUES, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, challenges, Challenges and hope, education, girls, global issues, hope, indigenous youth, TEENS, universal education, women., world, world’s indigenous youth, youth, youth of action, youth taking action
“Vocational and Violence Free Girls” seeking support
January 21, 2013 by Team Celebration
Women Inspiration Development Center (WIDC) is planning to establish “Vocational and Violence Free Girls” (VVIFREG) in Nigerian Secondary Schools to mark 2013 International Women Day. The rise in domestic and sexual violence cases in Nigeria has laid open the practice of discrimination against female gender as a tradition. Women and girls are vulnerable to violence, discrimination and silence as a result of strong patriarchal traditions, lack of confidence, poor knowledge and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, AIDS - H.I.V., CA-- USES, CONTRIBUTORS, WOMEN "Positive Action", WOMEN Taking ACTION, WOMEN that "Share in Positive Action" for Our World! Tagged With: Africa, African women taking action, AIDS, Counselling unit, Counsellor, education, girls, HIV, Ile-Ife, lack of confidence, Nigeria, OAU, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obisakin Christianah Busayo, Osogbo, Osun State University, patriarchal traditions, poor knowledge and awareness, students, Take Action, women and girls, women taking action, WORLD PULSE, youth
NORTH EAST ASIAN YOUTH, “The World We Want”
January 10, 2013 by Team Celebration
Job opportunities, rising inequalities, the environment, gender equality and peace and security in North-East Asia are key priorities the region's youth want to see addressed in the world's future development agenda. 51 youth representatives from China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia have today adopted a bold declaration on the future of global development entitled 'The World We Want'. The declaration demands decision-makers also ensure access to quality education, calls for a world free from … [Read more...]
Filed Under: ASIA, CONTRIBUTORS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: "The World We Want", (UNDP) Seoul Policy Centre, A Celebration of Women, asia, Asia Pacific's Sub-regional Office, Asian girls, Asian youth, China, East and North-East Asia, economic and cultural cooperation, girls, girls take action, High-level Panel member, JAPAN, Korea, Korea University, Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mongolia, Mr Kim Sung-hwan, NORTH EAST ASIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE, North-East Asia., open communication, Peace, quality education, Security, TEENS, the Global Compact Korea Network, UN Development Programme, UN Economic and Social Commission, women., world free from discrimination, young women, youth, youth of action
10 great Q&A sites for troubled teens
December 6, 2012 by Team Celebration
It isn’t always easy for teenagers to get help, no matter how desperately they need it. Sometimes it can even be up to the parents to start looking at programs for teenagers that can help their child get back on the right path. Even when they know where to turn to find the answers, asking the questions that get them there can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Internet offers some terrific resources for teens who are searching for advice. We’ve put together a list of 10 great Q&A … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CHILDCARE, CONTRIBUTORS Tagged With: 10 great Q&A sites for troubled teens, A Celebration of Women, addiction, adolescents, Bullying, cigarettes, Dr. Phil, drug use, drugs, girls, high school, homosexuality in teens, MOM, motherhood, Mothers, online help, parenting, parenting teens, Parents, pregnancy, sex, SEXUALITY, smoking, teen behaviors, teen girls, teen help, teen information, teen life, teen struggles, TEENS, youth, youth of action
6 Reasons Your Child refuses to do Homework after School
December 1, 2012 by Team Celebration
Many parents struggle with getting their child to complete homework after school. Rarely is a child ever anxious to get back to work when he returns home from school, but there are some ways that you can make homework less of a struggle for both you and for your child. To make getting your child to do homework less of a chore, you have to begin with understanding why he is resistant to doing homework in the first place. She is exhausted from a long day at school School is exhausting – … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CHILDCARE Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, anxiety in kids, baby sitters, baby sitting, burn-out, burn-out in kids, childcare, children and homework, fear, homework, kids, kids overwhelmed, MOM, Mommy, Mothers, overload in kids, overwhelmed by your expectations, school work, signs of exhaustion in kids, youth
Thandiwe Chama – YOUTH of ACTION™
October 2, 2012 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this one girl who changed the world. YOUTH of ACTION™ Thandiwe Chama A 16-year-old Zambian girl, Thandiwe Chama of Lusaka’s Chawama township has scooped the 2007 International Children’s Peace Prize beating 28 other nominees from across the world. The prestigious prize was presented to Thandiwe in The Hague on Sunday by Nobel Peace Laureate, Betty Williams and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: WOMEN of ACTION™, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: Africa, African girls, African women, girls taking action, Lusaka’s Chawama, Take Action, Thandiwe Chama, Thandiwe Chama - YOUTH of ACTION™, youth, youth of action, Zambia, Zambian girl, “the Nkosi”
International Day of the Girl Child – October 11(Join Summit now)
September 30, 2012 by Team Celebration
Sage Girl and iTwixie in partnership with UGG Australia proudly announce the launch of www.DayoftheGirlSummit.com, a virtual summit that brings girls and girl-serving organizations together to celebrate the first ever Day of the Girl on October 11, 2012. The Summit is an accessible digital space where girls can celebrate the first ever Day of the Girl and commemorate the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 66/170, which designates October 11th as the International Day of the Girl … [Read more...]
Filed Under: FEATURED EVENTS, WORLD EVENTS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Action, Celebrating Girls, Day of the Girl Virtual Summit, girls, Girls Hall of Fame, global summits, International Day of the Girl Child, Join 11 Days of Action, SayNO Campaigne, Take Action, the United Nations, UN Women, virtual seminars, virtual summits, women., youth, youth in action, youth of action
Monique Coleman – {Youth} WOMAN of ACTION™
September 26, 2012 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's youngest women taking action for the betterment of all youth and women in general, working to build strong future women leaders. Through her devoted action, travelling the globe, speaking out ... this young powerhouse will affect Positive Change for the future of all girls. WOMAN of ACTION™ Adrienne Monique Coleman Coleman was born (born … [Read more...]
Filed Under: WOMEN of ACTION™, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, dancing with the stars, High School High, Monique Coleman, Monique Coleman - {Youth} WOMAN of ACTION™, TEENS, The Suite Life of Zak & Cody, The Theatre School at DePaul University, UN, UN Foundation, voice for teen girls globally, woman, Woman of Action, women., youth, youth in action, youth of action, Zack & Cody
World Urban Forum 6 – Naples Italy, 1-7 September 2012
August 31, 2012 by Team Celebration
World Urban Forum 6 Naples, Italy, 1-7 September 2012 Host / Sponsor: UN-Habitat and Partners The World Urban Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. In the space of a few short years, the Forum has turned into the world's premier conference on cities. Since the first meeting in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, ASIA, CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, EURASIA, EUROPE, FEATURED, FEATURED EVENTS, FORMER SOVIET UNION, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, WORLD EVENTS, WORLD ISSUES Tagged With: 1-7 September 2012, A Celebration of Women, academics, associations of local governments, community organizations, diplomats, Dr. Joan Clos, forums, global forums, government leaders, grassroots women's organizations, KENYA, mayors, members of national, ministers, nairobi, Naples Italy, non-governmental, professionals, regional and international, slum dwellers groups as partners, UN-HABITAT Executive Director, women., World Urban Forum 6, World Urban Forum 6 - Naples Italy, youth
UN Women partner with International Olympic Committee to advance gender equality
August 25, 2012 by Team Celebration
UN Women and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a partnership agreement which will promote women’s empowerment through sports. On behalf of UN Women, Executive Director Michelle Bachelet signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Committee, represented by its President, Dr. Jacques Rogge. The partnership lays the groundwork for future collaborations to promote sport as an empowerment tool for women. In promoting and advocating for sport and healthy … [Read more...]
Filed Under: WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, advance gender equality, empowerment, Empowerment of Women, female atheletes, gender, Gender Equality, girls, International Olympic Committee, UN Women, UNOSDP, woman, women in sports, women., youth
UNESCO, FOSS Groups and Initiatives by and for Women and Girls
August 22, 2012 by Team Celebration
UNESCO’s Gender Equality in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) community is looking for groups and initiatives that promote women’s role and representation in FOSS. This will allow building a comprehensive repository of FOSS Groups and Initiatives by and for Women and Girls. UNESCO is looking for initiatives promoting women’s role in Free and Open Source Software Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is liberally licensed software that grants users the right to use, study, adapt and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, ASIA, BUSINESS, CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AMERICA, EURASIA, EUROPE, FORMER SOVIET UNION, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WOMEN Taking ACTION, WORLD EVENTS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, FOSS Groups, Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), girls, Initiatives by and for Women and Girls, TEENS, UN, UNESCO, woman, women for women, women helping girls, women helping women, women., youth
Palestine refugee girl’s story receives international award
August 2, 2012 by Team Celebration
Palestine refugee girl’s story receives international award August 2012 Jerusalem When Israeli bulldozers arrived to demolish her home, 14-year-old Palestine refugee Salha Hamadin called on her pet Hantush to take her somewhere far away until they finished. Hantush, a flying lamb, took Salha on an adventure to Spain, where she met with the Barcelona football team’s Lionel Messi, who then returned with Salha to her community and promised to fix their football field. Messi then offered … [Read more...]
Filed Under: FEATURED, MIDDLE EAST, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, awards, certification, girl wins award, girls, Middle East, PALESTINE, Palestinian girl, receives international award, refugee girl’s story, woman, women., youth, youth of action
Partnering with young people to build a better world
August 2, 2012 by Team Celebration
“We need a top-to-bottom review so our programmes and policies are working with and for young people. We don’t have a moment to lose. We have the world to gain,” said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon earlier this year. Many activities are currently under way to address and involve youth, including International Youth Day on 12 August. This year’s theme is “Building a Better World: Partnering with Youth”. The theme relates to the announcement that the Secretary-General made in January, where … [Read more...]
Filed Under: FEATURED, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Ban Ki-moon, Building a Better World, Building a Better World: Partnering with Youth, change makers, citizenship, education, Employment, entrepreneurship, girls, Partnering with Youth, peace keepers, political inclusion, protection of rights, sexual and reproductive health, System-Wide Action Plan on Youth, TEENS, UN, woman, women., youth
