To try and encourage the voices of women to be heard, UNDP, working with UN Women, WILPF and ICAN, launched an online discussion last month to explore the role of women peace-builders in post-conflict economic and political decision making.
The 9 Most Powerful Moments From The ‘Dear Class of 2020’ Speeches The graduating classes of 2020 were robbed of their traditional commencement ceremonies: No marching up the the podium to collect their degrees while being cheered on by friends and families, no tossing of their caps into the air to mark the end of one life and the beginning…
How to Have Friends Over Post-COVID Even as states open up and, in some places, restaurants start to serve sit-down meals again, having friends in the house even for a short while remains a bad idea, experts say. Getting together outside — on blankets spaced apart in a park or on the deck or front porch or lawn at your…
20 Amazing Women Who Are Changing the World Even though International Women’s Day is March 8, these 20 women are proving that it doesn’t matter what day it is — it’s always a good time to celebrate the advances made by women in the past few years. From the first openly transgender state representative to the first black female artist to paint an official…
Six Leadership Lessons from COVID-19 By Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific I had just taken on my new job, as Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at UNDP early in the year, when we heard rumblings about a new coronavirus wreaking havoc in Wuhan, China. We didn’t know then that…
There’s no denying that black women have played a powerful and important role in history, though you may not hear their stories as often.
Women pay $15 per month to become a Tia member and have access to unlimited messaging with the care team. Once a member, women can use their health insurance for same-day appointments with an in-house gynecologist, primary care provider, acupuncturist and licensed clinical therapist.
Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your workouts to get the widest range of benefits, you might want to try exercising in the morning. Here’s what the science says about the best time of day to exercise — and what to…
In the Age of Wellness, we appreciate how Sophia Roe Brings Wellness Conversation To The Communities Where It Began. Her new show, ‘Counter Space‘ on VICE TV tells stories where food security, racial justice, and sustainable food systems all equate to wellness. By Jayme Cyk You can’t talk about crystals, veganism, palo santo, or herbs without giving allegiance and recognition to…
Learning how to make a face mask doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t have to work from a complex face mask pattern, do any sewing or even own a sewing machine. Here are three different ways to make a homemade, non-medical face mask or face covering, as outlined by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
