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The first International Women’s Day
Posted in April 12th, 2009
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Tags: International Women's Day, John Stuart Mill, socialist parties, unions, Women's Day, Women's Office, women's right, working women's clubs
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In 1869 British MP John Stuart Mill was the first person in Parliament to call for women’s right to vote. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Women in other countries did not enjoy this equality and campaigned for justice for [...]
Peer Helping
Posted in April 12th, 2009
Published in Featured Articles
Tags: businesses, clinics, colleges, community centres, corporations, hospitals, peer ambassadors, peer conflict resolution, peer counselling, peer education, peer facilitation, peer health workers, Peer helping, peer mediation, peer ministry, peer support, peer tutoring, unions, universities
Peer helping is simply people helping other people. When people experience frustrations, worries, concerns, and other life events, they typically turn to their friends, not professionals, for help, advice, practical assistance, and support. Our job is to strengthen what friends have to offer, thereby increasing a person’s ability to find a safe and satisfying [...]
