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Join us for a webinar on ‘Building Global Momentum for a Sustainable and Equitable Future’

Please join us for this side event to the United Nations Summit of the Future (SOTF) which is taking place in New York during 20 to 23 September 2024, attendance is available online. In this webinar experts and advocates in Environment, Financing for Development, and Social Justice will explore how

The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Blog of Joe Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which began on September 10, 2024, marks a significant moment in the global pursuit of progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although the UNGA does not have a specific

Human Rights Council Discussion: AI, Tech & Human Rights

Blog of Dr. Olga Tzortzatou-Nanopoulou, SI UN Representative in Geneva. As the next UN Human Rights Council meeting begins, it is important to reflect on the recent high-level informal discussion led by Ambassador Omar Zniber. The discussion focused on the critical intersection of new technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and the

Safeguarding education in conflict zones

Blog of Berthe De Vos-Neven, SI UN Representative in Geneva. As we look ahead to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57), it's crucial to reflect on the discussions and initiatives from HRC56 that continue to shape our path forward. One of the most pressing issues addressed at

Opening Session of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Blog of Pascale Muylaert, SI UN Representative Designate in Geneva. As we anticipate the upcoming 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, it's crucial to reflect on the significant discussions and outcomes of the previous session held earlier this year. The 56th session laid bare the ongoing global

We’re recruiting for the volunteer role of SI Director of Advocacy for the 2026-2027 biennium

Dear Soroptimists On behalf of Soroptimist International I am pleased to announce that we are inviting applications for the volunteer role, SI Director of Advocacy for the 2026– 27 biennium. The successful candidate will commence in role on 01 January 2026, having first served as SI Director of Advocacy Elect

Uniting for Impact: Dialogue Between UNESCO and Partner NGOs

Blog of Victoria Kutto, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. On May 8, 2024, at the UNEP in Nairobi, SI UN Representative, Victoria Kutto attended a key event, titled "Uniting for Impact," which sought to bring about collaboration between UNESCO and various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from the region. This was the

Our Voice at the United Nations – Nairobi, UNCSC

Our Voice at the United Nations – Nairobi, UNCSC The United Nations Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) 2024, held in Nairobi from May 9 – 10 2024, is a significant annual event organised by the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The conference provides

UNCSC 2024: A Crucial Platform for Global Dialogue

Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. The UN Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) 2024, held in Nairobi, stands as a key event organised by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs). This annual conference provides a platform for diverse civil

Global Challenges, Unified Solutions: Reflections for UNCSC 2024

Blog of Ruhiyih Temko, Young Soroptimist, alongside Mary Muia, SI UN Representative Nairobi. Have you ever thought about the pivotal moments in your youth that shaped who you are today? Who was the mentor who held your hand and guided you through the challenges, especially as a woman striving to

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