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ARDD Honours Women in Security Forces, Civil Society Organizations

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) celebrates the achievements of the women’s rights agenda, particularly the implementation of Jordan’s National Action Plan (JONAP) on the UN Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian response and post-conflict reconstruction, while stressing the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security, according to the UN’s website. The ARDD, on behalf of Jordan National NGOs Forum (JONAF), represented by the Arab Cultural Forum, brought together representatives from the government, security agencies, educational institutions, representatives of civil society organisations and diplomatic missions in Jordan at Al Hussein Youth Sport City to mark the event, according to an ARDD statement. The…

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UOB, Prudential Launches Financial Solution for Women in Singapore

United Overseas Bank and Prudential Singapore launched a financial solution for women in Singapore that combines a savings account with complementary medical insurance for six female-related cancers. United Overseas Bank (UOB) designed a solution for women who may not be placing enough emphasis on their own financial and health needs such as the 37 percent who put the needs of their loved ones before themselves, according to a 2017 survey by UOB and Prudential Singapore. Among married women, this figure went up to 52 percent. The survey also found that close to one in two women (45 percent) say they want a savings account that comes with free critical illness protection. To help women protect their wealth and health, UOB and Prudential Singapore have worked in partnership to offer women a dedicated savings account that comes with free coverage for six female-related cancers. The coverage amount is based on their…

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Amplifying the Artistry of Refugee Women

By Miracle Nwankwo In commemoration of the International Women’s Day we would like to appraise the efforts of women philanthropist and humanitarians in war-torn areas and refugee camps all over the world, working towards making life worth a living for most refugee women. As such, we bring you the story of the inspirational activities of two women in Jerash Refugee camp in Jordan. In a world where women are compelled to carry the burden of providing for their families in refugee camps as a result of war, Noora Sharrab and Jacqueline Sofia founded a women-led social enterprise, Sitti Soap – to empower women in Jerash Refugee camp. It all began when Noora started working in a refugee camp and she founded an NGO called Hopes for Women in Education. Through her NGO she got connected with many other refugee camps, including Jerash, where Sitti is currently located. She soon met…

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Love Bites

Be Your Own Lover and Write Yourself a Love Letter

By Aditi Maheshwari To every woman this is for you: You are not always the best at expressing yourself to others because it entraps you into a feeling of guilt for outperforming or not-performing or simply for compromising on things you know you should not have. But I want you to give yourself a chance to see who you truly are. There is something incredible inside you wanting to be acknowledged by you – only you. Nobody has the power to see you the way you see yourself, so do not let this incredible authority go unravished. I can promise you a truly rewarding experience when you actually exercise this simple and readily available opportunity to unleash your true self. Lift yourself out of the crowd’s blindfolded opinions of you and others. For once at the least give yourself a reasonable opportunity to know yourself better. Wherever the secret that…

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Women’s Day 2020: Chidinma Uwajumogu demands Total Empowerment Of Okigwe Women

The President, Development Initiative For African Women, Dr. Chidinma Uwajumogu, took the time on Sunday to join the rest of the world to commemorate the International Women Day with the theme #EachForEqual. She went on to hail women as the “true soul of the world” in a release made available to newsmen by her media office on Sunday. Dr Chidinma Uwajumogu praised the role of women in nation-building and in every sector of life, noting that women are leading the change and taking more positions of influence and power across the world. She commended the existing effort by government, development partners and the international community at advancing the empowerment and development of women for the needed economic prosperity in Nigeria, Imo state and Okigwe zone, insisting that women empowerment and inclusion, especially in socio-economic development and political decision-making process, has continued to suffer legislative and policy neglect in all grounds.…

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