http://wowinfo.org/new Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:55:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en United Nations NYC March 1st to the 15th 2010 http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing15/index.html        Ever since I joined WOW in 2004,  I have attend the CSW meetings.  It is an amazing time to be surrounded by women from all over the world.  Most of these women are in NY for the two weeks of the ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/12/599/ The Worldwide Organization for Women was able to host Asha for a week in Utah and also a week in D.C. during October.  While  in D.C. she spoke at George Washington University and Georgetown among other places.   A Number of websites have posted press release and pictures regarding the Somali event for ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/10/wow-hosts-asha-elmi-in-washington-d-c-read-about-her-from-the-somali-view/ POSITIVE COMMENTS about the WOW conference Thank You, so so much, I feel my heart, mind and soul invigerated.  I feel Changed Wonderful opportunities to learn more about WOW and to meet women who are working to do so much good. Good handouts. Lovely lunch and speakers. Thank you all for the ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/10/response-to-conference-women-and-their-worldwide-influence-for-peace/ Somali Peacemaker honored at Conference at Weber State  Odgen, Utah    The Worldwide Organization for Women in partnership with Weber State University recently concluded ‘Women and their Worldwide Influence for Peace’, a conference which highlighted women around the world working for peaceful resolutions to conflict. Conference events began in Utah on October 7th and will ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/weber-state-to-host-somali-peacemaker-at-conference/ Somali Ambassador for Peace, Asha Hagi Elmi visited Utah by invitation of Worldwide Organization for Women The Conference was co-sponsored by Weber State University, Geography Department, Womens' Studies, & Diversity Office and addressed the topic  "WOMEN AND THEIR WORLDWIDE INFLUENCE FOR PEACE" Asha was the Guest Speaker at the Conference Awards Luncheon, Saturday ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/speakers-for-wow-conference-2/ Somali Ambassador for Peace, Asha Hagi Elmi honored by the  Worldwide Organization for Women.   Asha Hagi Elmi was recently honored at an Awards Luncheon in conjunction with a conference co-sponsored by the Worldwide Organization for Women and Weber State University.  She received the "Women and Their Influence for Peace" Advocacy Award.   Asha ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/speakers-for-wow-conference/ By:  Bobbi  Aboe Smith In an unlikely alliance, a group of American women and Nigerians are protecting children from crocodile and snake infested waters. The children of Enugwu, Nigeria, wade the Eze River to get to school.  During the 5 month rainy season, though, they cannot cross the enlarged torrent at ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/a-bridge-over-trouble-waters/ “Spiritual and religious practices differ widely around the world. But at heart we are dealing in universal values: to be merciful, to be tolerant, to love thy neighbour. No tradition can claim a monopoly on such teachings; they are deeply ingrained in the human spirit. They also animate the Charter ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/405/ httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW0v-7QYOGA&feature=player_embedded http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/bridge-video-humanitarian-project/ Can I just tell you how much I love having a UN badge?  Even after a year and a half, I still get giddy every time I sail into the United Nations Secretariat and show my badge as I pass through security.  Ever since I was young, I’ve always wanted ... http://wowinfo.org/new/2009/09/advocating-for-women/