CELEBRATING WOMEN

Welcome to the DrumRoll Issue 110
Wednesday 6th March

This month we celebrate WOMEN ... and all their women-ness.

Yes, we are in the second decade of the 21 st century and yes, there has been a tangible result from the feminist movements which have occurred throughout time.
Woman can work, vote, be the bread-winner, own a business, run for Prime Minster or Secretary of State ... the advances in valuing women have been significant .

But are we there yet?

Does the recent MeToo movement mean that women are still being regarded as
sexual chattels?

Do all women receive equal pay?

Are women’s contribution to home and family valued?

The 8 th March is International Women’s Day.

Women’s Day is not only to bemoan what has not yet been achieved – but to celebrate all the accomplishments of Women in our lifetime - those who went before us.

The Suffragettes, the Nurses who aided throughout countless wars, the Teachers who prepped the next generation for the wonders they would create, discover, invent and do .

Authors, Scientists, Politicians who all trail-blazed and paved the way for the world in which we live in 2019.

Did you notice the graphic in the heading of this issue? The little pink car toting a heart?
I like to think this image symbolises so many of the women I know and admire. The car represents moving forward; a driving force that is tempered with Love and Emotional Intelligence.

One of my favourite quotes is from Anita Roddick who founded the Body Shop; an international chain of stores dedicated to only using ethically sourced product.
When questioned on her ability to deal with international trade and business men, Anita responded that she could negotiate which of her two daughters got the last sweet – after that, the business world was easy!

Our issue is full of great offers and courses on developing and celebrating women-hood.
Treat yourself – you deserve it.

If you’d like to learn more about International Women’s Day scroll down to our video section.
And if you are in the mood to ‘ Play Ladies’ at a scrumptious Afternoon Tea, check out our recipes on the way.

One of the biggest challenges women face is Breast Cancer – so we are featuring Sweet Louise , a great organisation who would really benefit from your support.


Thank you
See you in April.

History of the Day

International Women's Day  is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.

Since those early years, International Women's Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women's movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women's conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point to build support for women's rights and participation in the political and economic arenas.
1909 The first National Woman's Day was observed in the United States on 28 February. The Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers' strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions.

1910 The Socialist International , meeting in Copenhagen, established a Women's Day, international in character, to honour the movement for women's rights and to build support for achieving universal suffrage for women. The proposal was greeted with unanimous approval by the conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, which included the first three women elected to the Finnish Parliament. No fixed date was selected for the observance.

1911 As a result of the Copenhagen initiative , International Women's Day was marked for the first time (19 March) in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, where more than one million women and men attended rallies. In addition to the right to vote and to hold public office, they demanded women's rights to work, to vocational training and to an end to discrimination on the job.

1913-1914 International Women's Day also became a mechanism for protesting World War I. As part of the peace movement, Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February. Elsewhere in Europe, on or around 8 March of the following year, women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with other activists.

1917 Against the backdrop of the war, women in Russia again chose to protest and strike for "Bread and Peace" on the last Sunday in February (which fell on 8 March on the Gregorian calendar). Four days later, the Czar abdicated and the provisional Government granted women the right to vote.

1975 During International Women's Year , the United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March.
 
1995 The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action , a historic roadmap signed by 189 governments, focused on 12 critical areas of concern, and envisioned a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, such as participating in politics, getting an education, having an income, and living in societies free from violence and discrimination.

2014 The 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58) – the annual gathering of States to address critical issues related to gender equality and women’s rights — focused on “Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the  Millennium Development Goals  for women and girls”. UN entities and accredited NGOs from around the world took stock of progress and remaining challenges towards meeting the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs have played an important role in galvanizing attention on and resources for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The UN and Gender Equality
The Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men. Since then, the UN has helped create a historic legacy of internationally-agreed strategies, standards, programmes and goals to advance the status of women worldwide.

Over the years, the UN and its technical agencies have promoted the participation of women as equal partners with men in achieving sustainable development, peace, security, and full respect for human rights. The empowerment of women continues to be a central feature of the UN's efforts to address social, economic and political challenges across the globe.


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VINTAGE RECIPE - For an Old-Fashioned Ladies Luncheon

 Berry Mini Cheesecakes

MAKES:  1 1/2 dozen
PREP:  20 MINUTES 
COOKS IN:  15 MINUTES + Chilling


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  •  3 tablespoons butter, melted
  •  8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 18 fresh raspberries
METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press gently onto the bottom of 18 paper-lined miniature muffin cups. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon over crusts. 

  • Bake 12-14 minutes or until centers are set. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. 

  • To serve, remove paper liners; top cheesecakes with raspberries.
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VINTAGE RECIPE - For an Old-Fashioned Ladies Luncheon

Ginger -Grapefruit Fizz

MAKES: 8
PREP: 25 MINUTES 
PLUS Chilling


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar
  • 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
METHOD

  • In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Strain syrup, discarding ginger and peppercorns.

  • Using water, moisten rims of eight cocktail glasses. Sprinkle coarse sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rims into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate.

  • In a pitcher, combine grapefruit juice and syrup. Pour 1/2 cup into prepared glasses over ice; top with 1/2 cup sparkling water.
Morocco: Two Sheep Solution
In a region where women still struggle to close the gender gap, Morocco stands out. In the past ten years it has enacted laws to eliminate discrimination against women and guarantee gender equality. But how do these laws make a difference in remote rural areas? It could be as simple as buying two sheep.
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