Welcome to "International
Women's Month"...
The premier all year round independent comprehensive portal; Celebrating and highlighting Women's global achievement with profile articles and news, plus e bulletin with vistors special offers.
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Haiti has suffered a catastrophic earthquake and desperately needs our help |
For people trying to make contact with their families click here |
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You can help by sending energy: click here
Lack of electricity means people are having to be rescued by hand and planes are also having to be unloaded by hand
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You can help by sending money. click here
Wyclef Jean has set up a fund, plus there are other places where you can donate. Wyclef is also helping personally, pulling bodies from the rubble: He says they spend all day picking up bodies, and the morgues are full.
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For some historical context, see: Two Films about Haiti
For up-to-date information, see the Haiti Support Group:
This is a UK-based group: Haiti Earthquake Response Group
Youtube video's about Haiti Earthquake view here
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Please note that BHM does not take credit for any images used in reference to the haiti earthquake. Images used were found on the internet, and are only used to assist Haiti by showing the reality of the disaster and thier need for worldwide help. If you wish to be credited for any images used contact the BHM Webmaster |
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All year round, all UK. Concerts, exhibitions,
meetings, conferences, performances, theatre...
Life is a song - sing it;
Life is a game - play it;
Life is a challenge - meet it;
Life is a dream - realize it;
Life is a sacrifice - offer it;
Life is love - enjoy it: |
Sai Baba Gale |
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Monthly Events 09
- Rich Mix Valentines Day with Mica Paris. Embark on a special evening of soulful live music at Rich Mix: we are delighted to welcome Mica Paris for a special Valentine’s Day concert, in style. Sat 13 Feb more
- REGGAE GOT SOUL VALENTINE SHOWCASE SUNDAY 14TH FEBUARY 2010, O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON more
- Come and celebrate the history of the Chinese community in East London over 300 years in a daypacked with exciting and unique free events including a variety show, lion dance and craft stalls and workshops. In partnership with the Chinese Association in Tower Hamlets. 21st Feb more
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Videos
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Ongoing Events 09
- THE RISE OF WOMEN ARTISTS. From 16th century to present day - Walker Art Gallery. Works by some of history's most celebrated women artists are featured in a compelling new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery. 23 October 2009 to 14 March 2010 more
- A Sweet Life: Fashion in a Liverpool sugar merchant’s family 9 April 2009 – Spring 2010 at Sudley House more
- Imperial War Museum London
ongoing Events and Exhibitions view
- Between the Covers
Women’s Magazines & their Readers. New exhibition at The Women’s Library Castle St E1 more
- London’s Burning
The Great Fire of London 1666 more
- Diana, Princess of Wales
at the National Portrait Gallery, London more
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Articles,
tributes, and areas of interest to Women +
news updates from other sites...
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A must watch video - inspirational speech by Michelle Obama when she visited a school in London |
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All Black Female Flight Crew |
 Our African-American women continue to demonstrate professionalism, intelligence and unlimited potential as they contribute to our overall struggle for unlimited freedom, access and opportunity in America . read more
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SisterSpeak Online talks with Mia Morris |
SisterSpeak Online crossed the Atlantic to connect with Mia Morris, business woman and social entrepreneur with a heart for culture and community. Heralded by many as the 'leading light' for Black Britain, Mia has managed to successfully craft a creative business enterprise while staying true to her heart for service. read more |
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Mia Morris profiled on www.obv.org.uk |
 Mia Morris, described as a renaissance woman, has established herself as a leading light in the Black community. OBV profiles this lady on a mission to raise Black awareness...
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- Naomi Ruth Sims: The Original Black Supermodel Dies aged 61 in the USA. profile
- HRW 13th International Film Festival: Tapologo Film Review, South Africa/Spain. more
Back Home Tomorrow, UK Premiere more
- Make every day International Women's Day read more
- Do you know the "Sisters in the HOUSE"? more
- Una Marson Southwark Blue Plaque unveiling more
- Ethnic diversity in schools reduces discrimination more
- Special report on Women & Philanthropy: PDF version | web version
- Mary
Peters, born in Liverpool,
moved at 11 to Northern Ireland. Through
much hard work, and determination, Peters
won a gold medal & world record in
the pentathlon at the Munich Olympics in
1972... Read
On...
- Emma
Goldman belonged to a group
of artists, writers, & intellectuals,
mostly libertarians, some revolutionaries...
united by rejection of bourgeois culture & fervour
for causes like socialism, labour movement,
sexual freedom, anarchism, & feminism. Read
On...
- United Nations Development Programme:
Millennium
Development Goals. Read
On...
- Louise
Michel, French anarchist school
teacher, and leader of The Paris Commune. Read
On...
- 100 Black Screen Icons is a unique website that sheds light on 100 of the most significant black personalities in film and television and asks visitors to vote on their favorite in four different categories.
more
Poetry
- On the Pulse of Morning by Dr. Maya Angelou read
Funnies
- Oprah's Top 20 Things I Know for Sure... read
- This was a speech made by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Anna Quindlen at the graduation ceremony of an American university where she was awarded an Honorary PhD. more
- Tips for Life - women only! read
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Harvey Nash
Chair of Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. Providing strong, clear leadership to the Board and the Member’s Council, the Chair will also drive forward the Trust’s development and overall strategy. The Chair must come from the West Midlands. more
Leonard Cheshire Disability – Trustee for Scotland
We are fundamentally looking for someone who has empathy for the issues affecting disabled people who have a strong understanding of and connectivity with the political dynamic in Scotland more |
 Whether you're looking to browse the latest IT jobs, read the latest news for women working in IT or are simply looking for advice on your next career steps, Women in Technology is the place for you.
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Theatre & live performance enthusiasts |
New urban theatre and performance company seek trustees/board members to play a key role in the start-up, overall governance and strategic direction of the company. more |
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| Go to Opportunities |
Details of opportunities, funding, competitions, "call
for papers", appeals for volunteers, and much more...
- New: SCREENING OUR MEMORIES is a year long pilot project funded by Film London through the Digital Film Archive Fund. more
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- Oral Historian Verusca Calabria is launching a new course to train people from all walks of life to record and preserve the histories and traditions of their families and communities. more
- The Pink Glove Dance Video more
- Nominate a Woman of Outstanding Achievement today! more
- This is a request for Black British born Caribbean mothers and daughters to take part in some research. The research aims to examine the educational experiences of British born Black females of Caribbean decent who attended school in the 1960s and 70s and their daughters. more
- Artists Professional Developments: Creative and Cultural Skills Professional Development Programme
A programme of professional development for people interested in careers in the visual arts and design. more
- The National Black Women’s Network is collaborating with GLE oneLondon to launch the free Women’s Home Based Business workshop. info
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Details of various training opportunities.
Other related sections Opportunities | Jobs
Business London:
Start Up and Micro Support Programme |
Running your own business is becoming increasingly popular with women, as they spot the opportunity to manage their own careers successfully, whilst allowing the flexibility of working hours that suit their lifestyle and family which working for another company might not offer. Free Work Shops more |
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‘Skills for Life’ training course
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- Are any of your children currently out of work, not in education or training?
- Are they aged between 16- 18 years and living in Southwark?
A new ‘Skills for Life’ training course will give them business skills, learn about the music industry, improve their Internet marketing skills, boost health awareness and knowledge of self. more |
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- New: Hearts to Africa have help to put together a day called “Unlimited Voluntary Community Commitment” when the minimum of 1000 people will help in the Improvements of their villages, public buildings, build eco waste sites and clean drinking water. more
- New: Paul Mountain All Age School, Fundraising Project. I am looking for 100 individuals to contribute £10 (more if you wish) to an appeal to raise £1000 to purchase a photocopier for my old school in Paul Mountain, St Catherine, Jamaica. And I want to raise this money by the end of March! Can you help? more
- Family petition over NHS sickle cell drug ban
- "HELP SAVE TOMI AGE 4"
In March 2006, he was diagnosed as suffering from T-Cell Leukemia a cancer of the white blood cells. We need as many people as possible to come forward and join the bone marrow register to give Tomi and many other sufferers a better opportunity to save their lives. More info
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Women's Health,
Women & Work, Women & the Law,
and much much more... Go
to Links |
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Workshops
from Wellplaced Consultancy. Speakers, experts,
presentations, resource lists, and workbooks
(for schools) and more ... Go to Workshops
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- School
and College Presentations - Can include "creative
animateurs" - writers, filmmakers,
poets etc; Can include "themedays" -
e.g. citizenship, first impressions count,
work experience preparation day, Black history
and experience workshops; etc...
Go to Workshops
- "Mia Morris is one of the most
energetic and passionate speaker on a topic
which is boundless - the search for truth of the past."
See Citations
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 History
of IWM, About the IWM website, Profiles, Contacts & so
on...
Go to About
IWM
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- Like our sister site, Black
History Month, the International Women's
Month website is year round, not just
for the month, and aims to support campaigns
in the community. This site is developing,
so please bear with us. There will be plenty
of updates, and new events,
and we hope to build this site into an exciting
new resource.... Read
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 What
people say about IWM & Workshops ...
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afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I felt
very much part of it. I went home so much happier
than normal day. I felt part of myself telling
me I should get to do something for myself
like going back to studying. Also talked about
the whole afternoon to my grown up children"
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