“Achieving gender equality requires a reconfiguration of power relations. That includes redefining our deeply-ingrained perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood. Fathers can help break the cycle of violence and discrimination against women by modeling equality, respect for diversity, empathy, and human rights of the next generation.” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director UN Women. The MenCare Campaign was led in collaboration with the…
“States Parties recognize that women and girls with disabilities are subject to multiple discriminations, and in this regard shall take measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment by them of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.” UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 December 2006. On 9 June, UN Women, the Permanent Mission…
Most kids spend their days at the playground, playing video games, hanging out with friends, or eating ice cream, but not Hailey Ford. Hailey is no ordinary nine year old. Hailey is a hero we should all aspire to be, conquering homelessness in her hometown Bremerton, Washington. Ford dedicates her free time building small homes to distribute to homeless people in her…
A group of passionate individuals and distinguished delegates were invited to the United Nations on Friday, June 5th, 2015 – to participate in the presentation of the “State of the World’s Volunteerism Report: Transforming Governance.” Lilian O. Ajayi, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) and Chief Temitope Ajayi (Mama Diaspora) were invited to attend.…
“Let be known that women’s rights are human rights – and human rights are women’s rights.” Hillary Clinton, then First Lady of the United States (now U.S Presidential Candidate) delivered the keynote address at the 1995 Beijing Conference. Inspiring Change: Empowering Women’s Futures in Africa at Africa Day Event at Trinity College, Dublin – The University of Dublin, Ireland. Key Speakers,…
“I am so happy to be a girl” said Caitlyn Jenner during her Vanity Fair Interview As the fight for Gender Equality continues, some argue that to achieve the “ultimate” goal of equality, there is a greater need for a coalition among diverse communities of women – one that includes and accepts all women. Thus far, the achievements attained through the support of…
On 26 May 2015, press released by Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Ireland. Global progress towards equality for women and girls was assessed at an international conference in Trinity College Dublin which was held to mark the seventh annual Africa Day celebration organized by Trinity International Development Initiative (TIDI) the conference, Inspiring Change: Empowering Women’s Futures in Africa,…
Inspiring Change: Empowering Women’s Futures in Africa. Lilian O. Ajayi Founder and Executive Director of the Global Connections for Women Foundation, a Key Speaker at TIDI Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Ireland. Latest Press Release: Trinity College Dublin Africa Day Conference Assesses Global Progress Towards Gender Equality. The Trinity International Development Initiative (TIDI), with the support of the African Embassies accredited…
Here is what we ought to know about Starbucks Global Month of Service. Starbucks Partners around the World offer Leadership, Job Training and Advice to the Youth Population. Starbucks is taking a global initiative this month to place a special emphasis on volunteering during Starbucks Global Month of Service. The famous coffee enterprise is looking to target youth who are not…
The Time Magazine list of 11 Influential Women who are already making our world better. “A new era of leading women persist in the face of the Global Movement for Gender Equality and Equal Representation. There are two types of stories women are trying to tell – the First is We want Gender Equality and the other is, We need Gender Equality” said Lilian…
