August 18, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Call for Gender Equality By 2030

Gender Equality At 16, Kehkashan Basu is bold. She is a fearless proponent of gender equality, and the founder and president of a youth organisation called Green Hope in her native Dubai. At the recent panel discussion on “Investing in Young … Continue reading

May 26, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Gender Equality

Work for Gender Equality Lakshmi Puri is UN Women’s dynamic Deputy Executive Director. She spoke at an event in New York on May 17 with thanks and a call to action to promote gender equality. I love her reference to … Continue reading

March 12, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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CSW and Three Women Changing the World

International Women’s Day Part II  Last time I wished you a happy International Women’s Day and asked if you would celebrate. Did you? I honored the day by going to the Westport Library to hear Caryl M. Stern, the head … Continue reading

January 19, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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12 Malls for 180 Million People?

Martin Luther King Day Dan Woog writes the blog 06880. He blogs on all things Westport, Connecticut, or all things Westport that interest him, and his interests range widely! Yesterday on Martin Luther King Day he re-posted a piece from … Continue reading

June 29, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Now is the Time for Action

Another June/July Birthday  Our son Chinaku turns 50 today. That’s such a milestone for us and for him! We sent a package about 10 days ago; he didn’t mention receiving it when we talked today, and we forgot to ask. Sam … Continue reading