NICOLE K

From Nicole Kidman

Hi All, on Saturday the 24th of November, began the WHITE RIBBON DAY, 16 Days of no Violence against Women and Children..........

This here is a Message by the UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador


Hello,
>
> One in 3 women may suffer from abuse and violence in her lifetime. This is
> an appalling human rights violation. But we can put a stop to this. As the
> Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Fund for Women,
> UNIFEM, I am asking you to "say NO to violence against women" by joining
> our internet-based global advocacy effort. Widespread participation by
> people in every country sends a strong message to governments around that
> world that ending violence against women must be a top priority. Please
> help us demonstrate that hundreds of thousands - even millions - demand
> action and insist on resources for programs that prevent, protect and
> provide services for survivors. How can you do it? By adding your name to
> our book ... by sending on to friends, family and colleagues so they can
> join. I became UNIFEM's Goodwill Ambassador to amplify the voices of the
> women and girls who have been subjected to violence and abuse. That is why
> I was the first to sign up my name for this important campaign. Please add
> your name to mine. It's easy and it's fast. A special website has been
> created at http://www.saynotoviolence.org/ where you will be able to sign
> on. The more names we collect, the stronger our case to put ending
> violence against women on the top of the agenda and making the world a
> safer place for women.
>
> Thank you for joining me.
>
> Nicole Kidman
> UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador

Jewellery an Art from the Islands

In the smaller island nations, when you talk about jewellery that word will automatically conjure images of shells, seeds wooden beads and many other natural products such as ropes, fibres and woven leaves.....(coconut and pandanas)

These materials are collected cleaned and polished, after are strung in variation using different techniques that give a uniquely traditional style...in some areas, certain tribes have thier style that is different to other tribes, this way they can be distinguished as coming from that particular tribe........it is a mark of beauty and independence, to have the body adorned with traditional jewellery, on the head the neck the arms the navel and the ankles.

this practice has been passed from generation to generation, however with more and more exposure to the international western world, skills are enhanced and techniques increase with a touch of modernization the skills of the older people arts are being modified by the youth and the results are rather STUNNING!

In my next post I will be showcasing some of these so if your interested pls dont hesitate to subscribe or RSS here.

Your comments are most welcome

I love this Quote

You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. --- Mike Murdock

Are you afraid to get started? It may seem overwhelming but if you focus on simply daily actions the big goals take care of themselves

GO SOLO GO!!!

Solomon Islands' Premier DJ league goes global
By Bula(TARD)

No seke seke Solo.........mmmmm les lo Solo moa!!!Save Nao!!! hehehehe :P

Already a growing number of Solomon Island players that have made their
debuts in the local scene are scouted upon and whisked into the
Australia and New Zealand leagues. Soon there will be talks to consider
the Asian market, ...
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