The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labor and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of ... READ MORE
Guest Post: Life of a Mother, Married to a Cop
Three Decades With a Cop Life was not easy, Life was also not bad, Life had everything, Life did lack something, Yes, this is the life of a cop's wife! Our marriage is close to three decades now. Back in 1990, (June 13) I did not know what I was getting myself into. All I knew was I had to be patient and have a lot of understanding with a grumpy police officer. He too warned me ... READ MORE
Lumbini, Nepal: Buddha’s Birthplace, What Remains Now and the Ethos of the Heart
THE BIRTH OF Siddhārtha Gautama 6th Century BC: The old nurse looked at her radiant Queen, Maya Devi. She still had the same sweet smile on her face, and nothing seemed to have changed since the day she was born, the day the old nurse picked her up as an infant. Pregnancy only made her glow more like the full moon. She still insisted doing things her way in that same charming captivating way ... READ MORE
VIDEO: Lactation-Themed Mother’s Day 2018! #worldmoms
Greetings, World Moms! At our headquarters in the USA, we're celebrating Mother's Day tomorrow, Sunday, May 13th. We're featuring contributor, To-wen Tseng on the site today. She says, "For me, breastfeeding is emotional, challenging, and rewarding. In honor of Mother's Day, I’ve put together this lactation-themed slideshow for World Moms Network. Enjoy!" Happy Mother's Day from all of ... READ MORE
The magic of a mother’s handbag
Flipping through my travel diary of some years ago, brought me to this entry. Dear reader, I, as a mother, if you have ever come face-to-face with logic-defying moments, while preparing for travel, do read on… Others have “aha” moments. I make do with “What on earth am I doing?!” ones. Such a moment happened to me last evening, as I filled a clear plastic bag with salt and put it into my ... READ MORE
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