World's Most Powerful Women

Editor's Note: Joint Statement submitted to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, 53rd session, 2-13 March 2009. New York by Education International (EI), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Public Services International (PSI), non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council.   The respect of women’s reproductive rights, the access to appropriate health care gives protection to the spread of the pandemic which is the trigger for millions of orphans under age 18 and which is expected to exceed 25 million by 2010. There is an urgent need for attention to women and girls as most vulnerable groups in ... Read Full Story

Somethings To Think About Through The Phases of Life   1.Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. It's OK to get angry. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes ... Read Full Story

Closing Words on  Acient Times Summation of Present Time(2009) Bring it all Together.. Oh cosmic birther of all radiance and vibration! Soften the ground of our being and carve out a space within us where your presence can abide. Fill us with your creativity so that we may be empowered to bear the fruit of your mission. Let each of actions bear fruit in accordance with our desire. Endow us with the wisdom to produce and share what each being needs to grow and flourish. Untie the tangled threads of destiny that bind us, as we release others from the entanglement of past mistake. ... Read Full Story

April 28, 2009 is Equal Pay Day sponsored by the National Committee on Pay Equity.  Currently there is action taking place in congress and on the state level to try to create equal pay for equal work in the United States. In Congress: The Paycheck Fairness Act, sponsored by Senator Clinton and Representative DeLauro aims to strengthen court penalties for equal pay violations. The bill also would prohibit retaliation against workers who inquire about or disclose information on employer wage practices. The bill provides for compensatory and punitive damages and back pay for women denied equal pay for equal work. It also authorizes class action equal pay suits ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "World's Most Powerful Women". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story