Why are white people expats when the rest of us are immigrants?
Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies to white people In the lexicon of human migration there are still hierarchical words, created with the purpose of putting white people above everyone else. One of those remnants is the word “expat”. What is an expat?
10 Emerging Women Entrepreneurs To Watch In Africa
March 9, 2015 A Nigerian-based social enterprise that aims to foster business growth in Africa by providing female startup entrepreneurswith the knowledge, networks, and financing to build and scale strong businesses, launched a business pitch competition. The purpose of the competition was to select ten exceptional young female entrepreneurs doing business in Africa to participate
The 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014
March 8, 2015 Every year since 2011, I have enlisted readers’ help to identify 20 young, extraordinary and inspiring African women, aged 45 and under, who are making the most dramatic impact in individual African countries in the world of politics, business, technology, policy, diplomacy and media for the annual tally of the 20 Youngest
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MODERN WOMAN.
March 8, 2015 By MRS. CAROLINE K. SHERMAN. It is well known that the condition of woman in the early periods of the world’s history was inferior to that of man. During the Middle Ages the tendency was to treat her as a being “enskied and sainted, and to be dealt with in sincerity
No need for International Women’s Day? What world do you live in?
March 8, 2015 In case you’ve missed the “go girl!” memes clogging up your Facebook feed, March 8th is International Women’s Day. As part of this every woman, man and corporate organisation seems to organise an event to celebrate and applaud women’s success. I’ve been to a few in the last week or so and
History of International Women’s Day
Introduction International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the
International Women’s Day 2015: Top 15 inspirational quotes on women empowerment
March 8, 2015 The world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March and this year’s theme is Make It Happen. IWD has been observed since the early 1900s and was established by Socialist International, in their meeting in Copenhagen in 1910. The following year, the first International Women’s Day was observed in several countries,
International Women’s Day Events in Nigeria
Date & time: 06 March 2015 12.00 to 13.00 Event: TWITTER MEET-UP About: This is an online event to engage in discussions around increasing women’s representation and participation in decision-making Venue: Twitter, Global Organisation: Voice to the People: Making Governance Work for the Poor and Marginalised: Info: Click here Report abuse Date & time: 06
International Women’s Day 2015 Theme: MAKE IT HAPPEN
March 7, 2015 All around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. Each year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8.
Chibok girls still alive – Jonathan
March 7, 2015 ABUJA— PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, assured parents of the abducted Chibok girls and all Nigerians that the girls were still alive and his government was doing everything possible to rescue them. The President spoke during a live discussion programme, Kaakaki, on African Independent Television (AIT), monitored in Abuja. This came as a