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UN: Assist Women in Conflict Zones
Women of History —
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From the News International : On the occasion of South Asian Women’s Day, the civil society urged United Nations to play its role in stopping the war against terrorism and provide aid and technical skills to the affected women in conflict zones. To express solidarity with the women of the region, activists ...3 hours ago -
A Kiva Borrower’s Christmas Store
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by Julie Pachico, KF9 Mexico I had the good fortune to visit the business of Kiva borrower Carmen Patricia Urquidez here in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Carmen Patricia (or “Pati” as she likes to be called) runs a little stall in front of her home where she sells holiday-themed merchandise. Right now her store is ...1 day ago -
Samoa: Women Police Officers
Women of History —
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From Australian Network News : The Samoan chair of a Pacific womens advocacy group is pushing for more acceptance of women in the regions police forces. Siripa Uelese, the chairwoman of the Womens Advisory Network which is part of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat (PICP), is leading the call for ...1 week ago -
Ghana: Women Police Officers
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From Peace FM : A two-day leadership training workshop aimed at encouraging female police personnel to play active role in all duties in the service opened on Thursday in Sunyani. Fifty-five police women drawn from 17 districts of the Brong-Ahafo Region are attending the workshop. Opening the workshop Deputy ...1 week ago -
Will Womens Voices be Heard in Copenhagen?
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WorldChanging Team: from The Worldwatch Institute, a Lead Author of the United Nations Population Funds State of the World Population 2009 Report finds that women will be...2 weeks ago -
Mariane Pearl: Resilient
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From Gulf News : For someone who has symbolised courage and dignity in the face of personal tragedy, Mariane Pearl, the widow of slain American journalist Daniel Pearl, is currently busy producing a documentary on the lives of similar inspirational women. Titled Resilient , it profiles women from around ...2 weeks ago -
Dressing for Success
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This is a cross-post over at WeAretheRealDeal today. It might seem ill-timing and perhaps even a bit vain to be blogging about body image issues during one of the worst recessions our country has seen … When our own neighbors are losing their jobs and their homes to foreclosure; when health care costs are rising ...2 weeks ago -
Violence against women against ethos of a civilized society: Patil
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New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil said here on Friday that committing violence against women should not be tolerated as it goes against the very ethos of civilized society.Addressing the third National Conference on the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act here President ...3 weeks ago -
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Women of History —
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From the Fiji Daily Post News : His Excellency the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has encouraged the women of Macuata to utilise their talents in order to upgrade their economical status and venture into small businesses. In visiting the Seventh Day Adventist Women’s Association, ‘Namara Dorcas,’ in ...3 weeks ago -
EMPOWERMENT
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2 days ago, I received some pictures and just wanted to share the story behind these with you. As some of you may recall, my rather hectic trip to Ghana in October 2008 included a soapmaking class for members of the shea co-op that I am very proud to support for the last 6 years and will continue to do so. ...3 weeks ago -
why me?
Kiva Stories from the Field —
Authority: 504
By Suzy Marinkovich, KF8 Peru & KF9 Bolivia Twisted twining vining metal unrhythmic untamed unkempt and in comes the dust sweat and sticking to me tires thumping each rock unsettled plastic bag squeezed empty tossed out the window just a drop of papaya juice leaps back clings to the dirty car door parting from ...3 weeks ago -
Women Empowering Women Summit wrap up!
Female Sneaker Fiend —
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R&B; artist Melanie Fiona and I celebrity make up artist Raedawn J The fabulous Wendy Williams Hey ladies! The summit was a few hours of networking, and sharing positive methods to help inspire each other to allow our voices to be heard, and that our thoughts and ideas are indeed valid! It was ...3 weeks ago -
Norway: India & UNIFEM
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From SIFY News : The Norwegian government Wednesday signed an agreement to grant the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) $9 million for strengthening participation of women in local governance in India. The partnership agreement was signed by UNIFEM executive director Ines Alberdi and the Ambassador ...4 weeks ago -
Women Empowering Women Summit
Female Sneaker Fiend —
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WEW is an international womens empowerment organization. This Sunday will be their 1st annual Women Empowering Women Summit held at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. This event will empower, inspire, & educate women of all ages & ethnicities by bringing together a panel of the most successful ...4 weeks ago -
Population control is not what makes climate change a feminist issue
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WorldChanging Team: Women contribute less to global warming yet will be hit harder by its effects. Reproductive justice is a separate issue Last week Mary Fitzgerald argued...4 weeks ago -
Featured Momprenuer: Sheila, Founder and CEO at Care.com
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This weeks featured Momprenuer is Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder and CEO at Care.com "My husband, Ron, and I have two sons (Ryan and Adam) and two dogs(Blake and Sydney). Throughout the years, weve had to deal with manycare issues, and in the spring of 2006 we had a crisis when trying tofind reliable care ...4 weeks ago -
Liberia: Tackling Violance Against Women
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From Radio Nederland Wereldomroep : The Liberian Minister for Gender and Development, Vabah Gayflor, visited a safe house for abused women in The Netherlands earlier this week. She wanted to learn how Dutch authorities deal with domestic violence. In Africa, Liberia is ahead in the fight against domestic ...4 weeks ago -
Turkey: Need to Recognise Women
Women of History —
Authority: 141
Editorial from Hurriyet Daily News : We are Turkey’s most feminine newspaper. A majority of the newspaper’s managers are women, a majority of Daily News reporters are women, and our publisher is a woman. This is why yesterday we led the paper again with another story on the failure of Turkish society to ...4 weeks ago -
UAE: Empowering Women
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From Gulf News : Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation and Chairwoman of the General Womens Union, said the achievements by UAE women have made them an important part of the development process. These achievements and gains reflect a bright ...4 weeks ago -
Women’s Leadership Fund
Women of History —
Authority: 141
From City AM : Cherie Blair, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, and the ex-prime ministers of Canada and New Zealand will launch one of the first funds to focus its attentions on investing in firms with women executives. The Women’s Leadership Fund, which was initiated by Zurich-based group Naissance ...5 weeks ago
