MP Jordan Examines Women Economic Issues and Unique Burdens in the Political Arena
Bernadette Jordan, the Member of Parliament for the South Shore-Saint Margarets, witnessed history as Julie Payette assumed the role of Governor General of Canada. “She was amazing — speaking in three languages without notes,” Jordan says. “And how she brought her family into the speech was incredible.” Payette’s assumption of the role is a small indicator of progress for women in the political sphere in Canada, a sphere where Jordan would like to see more women involved. She’s recently been named to the Standing Committee on Status of Women of the House of Commons. This committee was established in 2004 with a mandate of studying “policies, programs, expenditures, and legislation of departments and agencies, including Status of Women Canada, that conduct work related to the status of women.” There are 11 members, from all three parties, who form this committee. “I’m proud, as the only woman elected to parliament in…
Canada Earmarks $3.5 Billion to Tackle Health Challenges of Nigerian Women, Children
The Canadian government has earmarked $3.5 billion to advance the health of women and children in Nigeria, Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christopher Thorney…
The Role of Women Leaders in Ending Child Marriage
Today in most developing countries, there is a conscious effort towards curbing child marriage. As world leaders seek workable methods to bring this practice…
Sri Lanka’s Tasty Milk Rice
When speaking about Sri Lanka’s popular dishes one cannot escape mentioning the tasty Kiribath, a native food of the Sri Lanka people made with…
Quality Education as a Solution to Ending Child Marriage
Following major world conferences and engagements, the strategy of keeping girls in school as the solution to ending the girl-child marriage in the world…
Why Procrastinate When You Can Make Firm Decisions?
Procrastination is a dangerous habit that causes setbacks and can result in frustration. Many people refer to procrastination as the thief of time, but…
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: an entire family affected
According to experts in the medical field, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a disorder characterized by muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). This condition gets its…
Paraguay Bans ‘Gender Ideology’ In Public Schools
Paraguay’s Ministry of Education has banned public schools from using or spreading materials on “gender ideology,” a move critics say promotes discrimination toward women…
UNICEF Works to Protect Pregnant Women, Newborns from Life-Threatening Diseases
UNICEF Philippines and the global movement Nutrition International (NI), have begun a nationwide three-year initiative to reduce risks of maternal deaths for pregnant women…
Kenyan Campaigners Encourage Land Rights for Rural Women
Campaigners during the International Day of Rural Women which held recently in Kenya, have said a new legislation should be enacted to eliminate institutional…
Five Jordanian Women Win Best Tech Award at US Convention
Five Jordanian women participating in the TechWomen 17, the biggest gathering for women in technology in the world, held in the US, have won…
Flying through Childhood Dreams
Growing up as a young girl, Asli Hassan Abade the first and only female pilot in the Somali air force, as well as the…
