Category Archives: Humanitarian

Women’s Role in the Big Society

The Big Society is not without its critics, in particular women. There are those who believe we have been at the heart of community giving since we lived in caves, and for no pay and, very often,  reduced status as … Continue reading

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Women On Fire

Judith Seelig has invited me to speak at her Easter Saturday event in Westminster about how speaking (also a vital diplomatic skill as well as a leadership tool) can improve women’s self-confidence. I’ve found the diffidence to speaking is closely … Continue reading

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Small Kindness Needs Help

The Small Kindness Movement of Japan was begun in March 1963 by the President of Tokyo University, Dr. Seiji Kaya. Their motto is “Let’s practice whatever kindness we can offer, so that it will become the habit of our society.” … Continue reading

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When women speak, do men listen?

Following on from the launch of the RSAWSN at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in November 2010 when the panel and floor questioned if women spoke too much or too little (see previous post) – now, round 2. When women … Continue reading

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The Secret of Good Comedy: Helping People

How comedians can help us cope with bullying Continue reading

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Hot Women Are Running Full Steam Ahead of Green Energy

The humanitarian toll of a world running short of fossil fuels, adequate drinking water, and rainforest is too high to be ignored. That’s why we need hot women. Continue reading

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Why we need Kindness Day UK on November 13th

With the pace of life now increasing to fever pitch with instant and constant communication, very often opportunities for softness in society are lost. It’s impractical sometimes to be as kind as we were. Continue reading

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10 Downing Street To Act Against Bullying

No 10 Downing Street plays out bully victim scenario to perfection. Continue reading

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