In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the need for global norms, standards and benchmarks as to how nation-states should behave toward their own citizens has been well documented in human rights legislation, but it is now vitally important for each citizen to understand their own role and...
Anyone who cares about the environment is surely aghast at images of overflowing landfills, refuse- blocked streams and rivers, and the great garbage patches in the oceans. Each one of us has the responsibility to reduce our waste, and thereby our consumption, to as close to zero as possible. We are among the ones who have the...
In March and April, the Education Team is focusing on Global Citizenship, SDG Target 4.7. This goal includes education for human rights, gender equality, and promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence. As part of this focus, I listened to American Dirt by Janine Cummins. The book describes the harrowing journey of a mother and son who are running...
(from a blog hosted by Dimitra Panopoulou-Huivila)
The Tampere University of Applied Sciences’ (TAMK) Master’s Degree Program in Educational Leadership is designed for remote learning with three compulsory intensive weeks. However, the students starting the degree in August 2020 were unable to meet in Finland for the first two intensive weeks due to...
CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON.
Now is the time to take a health journey and stake out new territory. It is time to take care of yourself. You Matter!
Circles of Health: Learn ~ Grow ~ Share: A Holistic mindset to create overall health.
The Health Team is partnering with amazing women worldwide to engage and inspire You. Because...
At the age of thirteen, Rhobi Samwelly was forced to undergo female genital mutilation. The procedure nearly resulted in her death, a situation painfully common in Tanzania. Because of this, Rhobi vowed to make the elimination of FGM her life’s work.
Although the practice of female genital mutilation is illegal in Tanzania, many girls and young women are still forced...
I have now laid my knife down.
I remember always in the Springtime
the aunties whispering special things are going to happen!
They held her arms
They held her legs
I crouched in ritual
My cuts brought blood and respect.
I remember always in the Fall season
the...
