Women Entrepreneurs Changing the World
I was told by a famous woman some years ago, ‘you know what is wrong with the world?’, I said tentively ‘no’. She said ‘men’. She had written a book on missiles and the men who wanted to regard them as creation. Their baby. At the time I moved uncomfortably as I didn’t feel this… Continue reading
Afghanistan: Acid attack on girls face an honour or abuse of human rights?
I felt strongly to comment on this article below of an acid attack on an Afghan girl in Afghanistan refusing a marriage proposal. The result was the horrific disfigurement of this girl, her sisters and their parents by a group of men. The issue of revenge concerns me, I wonder where is forgiveness and understanding?… Continue reading
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World as One Family
This is a deep metaphor for nurturing our planet and our people. It is indeed a motherhood statement made here with love and respect. However, for men reading this please do not take offence, it is simply noting the role of caring which focuses on the real needs of the person. The male role has… Continue reading
Peace, Women and Somalia in a Drought of Perceived Equality
My friend and I spoke about the situation in Somalia. Whilst on the road I don’t listen to the news. I suggested to her to make waterproof water bags and prayer beads (her friend likes making them) to give them support. She felt she couldn’t do much but just imagine if everyone did something. Moreover,… Continue reading
Conflict Resolution: Collision of Gender-Linked Values
This information courtesy of the Conflict Resolution Network, Sydney, Australia refer http://www.crnhq.org
Values – rules for the road
Values are our rules for the road. They determine what behaviours and paradigms we regard as acceptable. They colour our perceptions of morality, beauty, justice, sound practice and fair play. They underlie our decision-making about goals as… Continue reading
Empowered Women Create Peace On Earth
I was thinking about women as peace-makers today. As bearers of children and with natural skills in emotional awareness, they are often the ones to seek to find peaceful solutions. Women and children are indeed in the majority of cases the victims of armed conflict (refer http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/protectionwomen.htm)
This article I will post here today has… Continue reading