May 15, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Mother’s Day Celebrations I had a lovely Mother’s Day. Our daughter Beth came with her husband and 5-year old son Ikem. Her son Kenechi came with his girlfriend Mary who brought a fantastic carrot cake. Nkiru, Beth’s daughter came fresh … Continue reading
March 16, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Lagos Building Collapse You may have seen the news of the tragic building collapse in Lagos. The three-story building housed shops and apartments as well as a nursery and preschool. The children were there when the tragedy took place. Many … Continue reading
May 18, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UN Achieves Gender Parity https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/05/11/un-achieves-gender-parity-among-leadership-worldwide/ Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has announced that, “there is now gender parity among those nominated to fill the position of UN Resident Coordinators – the UN’s team leaders on the ground around the globe.” … Continue reading
March 21, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Experience Flex at Westport Library The Westport Library is a dynamic place! Experience Flex at the Westport Library is five days of events. The library is undergoing major renovation. The flexible use of space and the variety of programs the … Continue reading
May 26, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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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
May 22, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Second Chibok Girl? Just two days after the news of a Chibok girl found wandering in the forest, when she was being taken to meet President Buhari, there was news of another. That news is being challenged. There seems no … Continue reading