Tag: Women’s

Chairpersons of Women’s Commission and Family Council appeal to elderly and children to receive COVID-19 vaccination ****************************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Women’s Commission and the Family Council:        The Chairperson of the Women’s Commission, Ms Chan Yuen-han, and the Chairperson of the Family Council, Ms Melissa Pang, today (August 6) appealed to members of the public, in a short video, to make reservation for the COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly and children in their families in order to protect their health and help Hong Kong emerge from the epidemic.      Ms ... Read more

You Matter. Get Your Mammogram. MIAMI – June 21, 2022 – PRLog — Fresco y Más, Jackson Health System and Other Partners Offering Mammogram Screenings and Prevention Education Miami Dade College Freedom Tower and FTX Arena Light Up Pink for Awareness and Remembrance Make a Difference and Join the Movement with #WBHI Pink Day to Help Transform and Save Lives MIAMI, Fla., June 21, 2022 –The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI)—a leader in disease prevention & early detection community outreach— reminds women on National Pink Day, June 23rd, that ‘You Matter, Get Your Mammogram’, ensuring self-care this summer with ... Read more

“Defending Women’s Rights in Europe: Gender Equality and EU Enlargement” provided a substantial evaluation of government legislative adoption and implementation of gender equality policies in new member-states of the European Union (EU). Chicago, IL – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Between 2004 and 2007, ten Eastern and Central European states became members of the European Union, marking an incredible achievement in meeting stringent EU accession requirements. While recognizing these achievements, many observers continued to doubt the sustainability of accession-linked reforms. Olga Avdeyeva undertakes a unique analysis of detailed original comparative data on state compliance with EU gender ... Read more

Women’s voices raised in hope and resilience: Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 3:00 pm in Chelsea, New York City New York City, NY, USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, May 10, 2022 “With all of the uncertainty and unrest in our world, we wanted to share music that offers some comfort and respite” ~ Cynthia Powell, Artistic Director, Melodia Women’s Choir At a time when people are longing for hope and harmony, Melodia Women’s Choir presents a heartwarming selection of American roots music arranged for women’s voices. Highlights of the concert include Southern Harmony selections arranged by ... Read more

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced funding for 18 Indigenous organizations (including 15 Indigenous women’s and three 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations) through multi-year agreements that amplify their voices and perspectives in the development of policies, programs and legislation. Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is coordinating the distribution of $36.3 million over five years beginning in 2021−22 to 2025−26, and $8.6 million ongoing for this program to allow stable and longer-term project funding for these organizations. May 6, 2022 — Ottawa, Ontario, Traditional Unceded Algonquin Territory — Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Marc ... Read more