Empowering women

• Peace – promote a culture of peace

• Justice – for all

• Empowerment - of all women

• Cooperation and consensus building - as our approach to difference and conflict

• Accountability – to each other, to those we represent and to funders

• Openness and transparency – in relation to communication and working methods

• Independence – from any religious or party political affiliation

Our Policy Priorities

Twelve key policy areas agreed by the membership.

   Women in leadership and decision making

�� Women’s employment and economic independence, including reconciliation of private and professional life, gender pay gap, care.

�� Women and poverty, social protection and social exclusion

�� Women and migration, immigration and asylum

�� Women’s health issues, including sexual and reproductive rights

�� Multiple discrimination and women’s diversity

�� Gender stereotypes including media and the pornification of public space

�� Civil dialogue/ empowering women’s NGOs in their relationship and interaction with EU institutions as well as at national level

�� Demographic and social changes/ issues including family and civil partnerships

�� Women’s rights in the world

�� Inter-cultural and inter-faith dialog

Holistic healing

Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. What primarily distinguishes holistic healing apart from alternative medicine, complementary medicine, and integrative medicine is that physical health is not necessarily the main focus. Even so, it is often the experience of physical discomfort that will first prompt a person's pursuit of holistic healing. It is true that our pains and other physical discomforts demand our attention. This is where the saying "sticking out like a sore thumb'" originated from. It is difficult to ignore the obvious when we are physically hurting.

Loose weight get fitter

Setting easy to acheive short terms goals ;increase the time of physical activity on week ends

Fruits and vegetables add lots of color and texture to every recipe .Include various color fruits and vegetables to your diet so you can be assured of your phytnutrients

Avoid eating out often or buying fast foods

Use healthier cooking methodssuch as steaming ,Builing,grillingand bakinginstead of deep fat frying

Beware of hidden fats and sugars

Restrict your intake of sweets ,chocolates,cookiesand sugardrinks.These treats tend to become habits leading to futher weight gain


Increase the fibre intake in your diet

Get exercise friendly
Moderate exercise of 30minor more for 5-7 days a week is recommended. types of exercise may include walking,jogging,cycling,walking or jogging on a tread mill ,stair climbingmachines and swimming

Suggested lifestyle modification strategies

• Self Monitoring Regular weight check
• Set Goals Increase the number of minutes of walking
• Stimulus control
• Stop when you are hungry
• Make eating a singular activity(Switch Off TV)
• Plan aheade.g.Healthful Snack on hand
• Manage stress
• Social support
• Ask family and friends to help you loose weight
• Remember to get your BMI measured regularly

No-Fad Teen Diets

No-Fad Teen Diets
Teen diets are often notoriously poor in health benefits and rich in the wrong kinds of nutrients. This is because teenagers are concerned more with self image than good nutrition.
Teenage girls, especially, worry about how thin they look. Teenagers can develop unhealthy perspectives on body image, which can lead to fad dieting and poor eating habits.

. Child Obesity Prevention is Better than Treatment

Teen nutrition is a hot topic today, because overweight or obese teens are more likely to develop weight related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and to experience eating disorders. Teaching teens how to eat nutritionally, even when on the go, can lead to a new song. This song is all about healthy lifestyles that will last long beyond the teenage years.
Practical Tips
Reduce the amount you eat at a time and also cut back on the amount of fat in your diet 

Avoid snacking on high foods between meals .Eat some fruits instead 

Drink sufficient water everyday 

Include high fibre foods in your meals,as this will help you feel fuller longer .Switch on to whole grain cereals rather than refined foods 

Distribute your calories throughout the day with higher percentage in the morning and gradually decreasing towards evening 

Avoid high carbohydrates (rice bread cakes )in the evening