Woman Awaken To Yourself

Stand Up Now
Walk Forward Today
Your Mantra Is Strength And Courage
The Handcuffs You Imagine
Are Now Ones Of Your Own Making
You Hold The Key For Opening And Releasing

Decide Your Dreams And Goals
Moment By Moment
Step By Step
Bring That Scared Tiny Self Into Today
The Today Of The Woman You Have Become

Your Hips Sway With Rhythm
Your Blood Runs Like A Flowing River
Your Voice Is A Finely Tuned Instrument
Your Smile Is A Beacon For Others

Woman Awaken To Yourself
Say “I love You” To Your Reflection
Strength And Courage Is Your Mantra
The Handcuffs Are Off
Dance To The Rising Sun
Twirl
Twirl
Twirl

Copyright Joana Ukali 2006 All Rights Reserved
joanaukali@aol.com

Aritcal About African Women

Paper sees “Red” over Africa’s struggles and dreams African women produce 70% of the continent’s food and work two-thirds of its working hours, but they own less than 1% of the property and earn only 10% of the income, The Independent writes in this story detailing some of the many struggles facing Africa’s women. This article is one of several Independent stories in its “RED” series, where half of the paper’s proceeds Thursday go to the Global Fund. Also read how Western garbage is harming Africa’s environment, how a Millennium Village Project in Kenya is making a difference, and about the many good things, including music and literature, that make Africa proud. The Independent (London)

The Women’s UN Report Program & Network features AWOD

AWOD was mentioned on the Women’s UN Report Program & Network. We are honored to be included on their list-serve. We hope this announcement will reach African Women far and wide. Thank you!

A little about this organization:

The Women’s UN Report Program & Network (WUNRN) is a non-governmental organization to implement the conclusions and recommendations of a United Nations Study on Freedom of Religion of Belief and the Status of Women From the Viewpoint of Religion and Traditions (E/CN.4/2002/73/Add.2). This study is a major, universal, comprehensive U.N. approach to intolerance and discrimination against women based on religion and traditions.

To strengthen the nexus between women’s rights and freedom of religion or belief, it is important to build on the Juridical and Factual Aspects of this study by research, plans of action and practical projects. WUNRN, together with The Tandem Project, is committed to this objective through support for the dignity and fundamental rights of women everywhere, and by the promotion of tolerance and the end of discrimination against women based on religion and traditions.

“Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom peace and justice in the world”

U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights