Martha Hall Findlay

International Women's Day

8.3.10:

It is now 100 years since the idea of International Women’s Day was first proposed.

It took another 65 years before the United Nations designated 1975 “International Women’s Year” and officially sanctioned March 8 as International Women’s Day.

We have come a long way, yes. But we still have a long way to go.

I love what I do. As a Member of Parliament, I have one of the best jobs I could possibly imagine. But I wouldn’t be here and able to say that, if it weren’t for so many people who have struggled and fought, for so long, for equal rights for women... continue reading.

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Martha on a Mission

Ukraine

"Hi, Martha here.
I have just arrived in Kiev, Ukraine. A 2 hr bus ride from Ottawa to Montreal; a 2.5 hr layover at the Montreal airport; a 6.5 hr flight from Montreal to Amsterdam; a 2.5 hour layover at the Amsterdam airport; a 2.5 hr flight from Amsterdam to Kiev. 16 hours..... phew. But it's great to be back. This the first of my "Martha on a Mission" series for the next week. The "Mission" is the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission, for the Ukrainian Presidential Election February 7." Read more.

 

Rights & Democracy's John Humphrey Award 2010 

Do you know someone who campaigns for human rights and whose activities deserve recognition?

For the 19th year, the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development (Rights & Democracy) will confer the John Humphrey Award on an individual or an organization to highlight their contribution to the promotion of human rights and democratic development.

The Award includes:
• A $30,000 grant.
• A Canadian tour to mobilize public opinion and raise awareness of the Laureate’s cause.

For more information: www.dd-rd.ca

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