#WCW: GOSPEL ARTIST, ANITA ETTA

Hello people. Today's #WCW is Gospel Artist & Sensation, Anita Etta.

#INSPIRED: FILM MAKER, GORETTI RECEIVES AWARD FROM THE UK CAMEROON FILM AND MOVIE ACADEMY

Hello people..New Month..The first post of August 2015 features a lady whose work I have admired and continue to follow.

Cameroonian Filmmaker Goretti received an Award in recognition for her work by the UK Cameroon Film and Movie Academy

#INSPIRED: CAMER'S MONIQUE KWACHOU NAMED AMONG AFRICA'S MOST OUTSTANDING EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS

Hello people...One of ours was recently named as one of the 2015 MILEAD...Why is this a big deal?  First of... It is about Women so I'll shout it loud 'cause the more women leaders we have the better off our darling country & continent will be..And this young lady who is an aspiring educator, a  blogger, social entrepreneur, Chevening scholar and prolific writer among many other things finally got her chance to participate in this program among Africa's finest & outstanding emerging young women leaders this July. 

Here's the 411..

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa proudly announces the 2015 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows. This new cohort of MILEAD Fellows represent Africa’s most promising young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape the future of Africa. The Fellows were chosen through a highly competitive selection process and criteria based on their outstanding leadership promise, community service accomplishments, and commitment to the advancement of women in Africa.

#INSPIRED: CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO #MAKEITHAPPEN - CAMER STEM LADIES [PART 2]

Hello people..This is EP 2 of Camer Stem Ladies.. Check out Part 1 here..Hopefully this series will inspire more women and girls to join STEM fields and programs. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths.

Dr. Nkem Khumbah, Executive Curator of the Next Einstein Forum shares his perspective on the current state of STEM in Africa, challenges and opportunities and the need for a global forum for science in Africa and for Africa to decide on its scientific and development path

Meet 3 Ladies who #MakeITHappen in their  careers...

#INSPIRE: CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO #MAKEITHAPPEN - CAMER STEM LADIES [PART 1]

Hello People. Happy Women's Day. I got inspired to do this series because of International Women's Day. The Theme for this year is #MakeITHappen. Is anyone like me tired of being the only Black/African girl in the room? I am in very male dominated profession and industry and it gets works the more years of experience you have. To start reversing this trend, more girls need to be encouraged to join STEM fields and programs. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

Girl Day. "Bring It Out" Campaign...

 

Celebrating CAMER Ladies in STEM. Be #Inspired. 

#INSPIRED: CELEBRATING +237 WOMEN WHO #MAKEITHAPPEN...

Happy Women's Day!! Women are a force to reckon with and this post is dedicated to women on this #IWD2015..Celebrating Women Who #MakeITHappen. My +237 Women on the www in review and more..

I love this quote by a lady who is an inspiration and who will #MakeItHappen any where. 

"At a fundamental level, nearly ALL women are natural entrepreneurs - they capitalize on daily opportunities, anticipate and respond to challenges, and make decisions that maximize resources, meet objectives and provide for the growth and sustainment of the people they are responsible for. The exact same thing happens at Google, GeneFral Motors, Toyota or any other blue chip entity"  The Bold and Fearless Notable African, Viola Llewellyn


Dr. Joyce Ashuntantang, an associate professor of English in the University of Hartford's Hillyer College, talked to FoxCT about the importance of Black History Month

YM's MT & R: #MAKEITHAPPEN.. SOCIETY PLEASE CUT WOMEN SOME SLACK....

Hello people..Hope everyone is doing great in their various parts of the world.It's International Women's day and this year's theme is #MakeITHappen. 

Women are a force to reckon with and are making happen around the world but there seems to be a continuous reminder (for lack of a better word) of what a women should or should not be doing. 

Society, please cut women some slack! I think regardless of what women do people will still talk..Everywhere you turn are numerous articles and discussions about "What a woman should do" A woman should x, y or z short of solving a quadratic equation with various variables..

IT's A WRAP : SAY NO UNiTE #ENDVIOLENCEAGAINSTWOMEN

Today is the last day of the Orange Campaign. SAY NO UNiTE #End Violence Against Women

Previous Posts

Prelude

Day #1

Day #9


There is no better way to end this Orange Campaign than Rocking an orange pencil skirt to work today  + 2 of my Fav Musings & Rant Bloggers + My Fav Htown Blogger +  My Punjabi effect ladies on different continents + Picture Collage.

Yours Truly this morning..lol

Monique Kwachou, blogs about her Musings, rants and thoughts

Pretty Nde, blogs at Find Palava Woman

My Fav HTown Blogger AT, @ Glow by MOnAT's Blog

And my 3 ladies in 3 Countries on 3 different continents with the Punjabi effect...lol

This video playlist of different videos is amazing

In conclusion, with this quote by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon  urges everyone to take action "Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act"

Thank you to everyone who participated in this campaign in one way or another. Say No UNiTE #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

Y.M.
IRepCamer

INSPIRED: LINDA ARREY & SYLVIA WEBB ON THE SAMY PRISO SHOW

Hello people..It's inspired 411 again. Atlanta based founder, CEO & president of W.I.L.D.E, Linda Arrey & 40 Girls and some shoes, Executive Director, Sylvie Webb, were on the hot seat on The Samy Priso Show. Their communities activities brought them together and the rest is history..

W.I.L.D.E (Women in Leadership, Development and Empowerment)
Women in Leadership Development and Empowerment, Inc. (WILDE) is a membership based leadership non-for-profit organization made up of a unique network of professional women from diversified backgrounds and experiences who aim at enhancing women’s skills and involvement at all levels of society. Our goal is to positively impact the lives of men, women and children of all ethnicities while creating better communities through our innovative approaches, network of women and services.

W.I.L.D.E. main goal is to enhance and empower better communities

40 Girls & Some Shoes

40 Girls and Some Shoes goal is to literally aid women, children and men who are taking that all important first step into a new life by providing them with new and gently worn shoes.

In addition to organizing our own shoe drives and fundraisers, we strive to make our mark by partnering with other beacons throughout the United States (shelters, ministries and government agencies) in their longstanding efforts to end homelessness.

On the heels of a woman is organization which brings together women in the non profit sector. 

I love the idea of community based leadership and empowerment. Watch and listen to these amazing ladies.

Thumbs up ladies. Great initiatives..To many more empowered community based activities.

Y.M.
IRepCamer

ORANGE WFP: 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM.SAY NO. UNiTE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Hello people. By now you should know that I support and will promote anything that empowers women, advocates for Women rights.Any night any day..Being in a male dominated profession, I understand too well what it is like to be a woman in a man's world. . In today's "modern" world, people need to understand  that things are changing. Women need to be empowered, educated and become less dependent and be decision making and policies that affect them. 

We (African women especially)  have been raised not to speak up for ourselves but that needs to begin to change. Please as we raise strong women, can we raise the men to deal with this type of women? I still think there is a  big disconnect there and that is why even in 2014 even  people in Generation X & Y still beat up women..or strip one in public because of the way she is dressed. Case in point, the recent protest in Kenya to protest against the miniskirt attack Where are the men who are annoyed at the violence against women??  This is everyone's issues and not just a" woman thing" If men could speak up and defend women then incidents like what happened in Kenya will not be happening in 2014...Anyway I can go on and on..

Introducing Orange WFP...

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence & Say NO: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women

25 November – 10 December 2014

Orange WFP

Background

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign that starts on November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and ends on December 10th(Human Rights Day). This 16-day period includes November 29th (International Women Human Rights Defenders Day),December 1st1(World AIDS Day) and December 6th which marks the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, when 14 women engineering students were gunned down for being feminists.

Launched in 2008, the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign aims to raise public awareness and increase political will and resources for preventing and ending all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world

Purpose

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international level. Each year, the campaign focuses on a particular theme. This year’s theme is “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World”.

This year, the UN Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women is “Orange YOUR Neighbourhood”  by taking the UNiTE campaign to local streets, shops and businesses, and organize “Orange Events” in our own neighbourhoods between 25 November and 10 December 2014.

Snapshot of the EndViolence website

WFP and Ending Gender Violence

In 2013, WFP, like other UN system entities of the United Nations system and United Nations country offices, organized activities relating to the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence in various ways. Last year’s programme at HQ culminated with the projection of the movie “To Serve with Pride” which featured the WFP ED and a number of other WFP staff members. In Regional Bureaux and Country Offices, the campaign is usually also marked by a series of notable events.

This year’s campaign

• At HQ, look out for distributions of orange items, and please wear or display them during the 16 days. Between all of us, let’s orange the HQ building; if you’re in an RB or CO, try to orange your office and send us pictures.
• Check the WFP GO
• Pilot Training on Masculinities (two sessions: 25-26 and in the WFP Tent)
• On listen a talk and follow a panel discussion on the issue with WFP colleagues

Please do something similar in your network. Start a discussion on facebook, wear orange, have a girls night out and discuss how to help the cause of ending violence..

Thumbs up to WFP & UNiTE for this excellent initiative. 

#OrangeWFP #UNiTE #EndViolenceAgaint Women

To support this campaign, please send a picture of you wearing Orange to irepcamer@gmail.com. "Have your say" about this issue and will be quoted in a follow up post.

Y.M.

IRepCamer