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Her Power: education to advance gender equality

European Union side event at CSW68 Written by Tania Gómez Herazo (Soroptimist International of Belgium – Club Aalst) Education and gender equality Many events at CSW68 stressed that education’s role in escaping abusive situations and eradicating Poverty is crucial. António Guterres, the Secretary General at the UN, highlighted during his

Connecting the dots: investing in gender data for gender equality

Side/parallel event at CSW68: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Written by Tania Gómez Herazo (Soroptimist International of Belgium – Club Aalst) Gender data financing challenges and solutions This event addressed how important it is to have available gender data and statistics for driving gender equality, and work needs to

Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist International, 2024

SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingham is pleased to invite all Soroptimists to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist International as silent observers. The meeting will take place by Zoom on Saturday 13 July 2024 commencing at 11:00 BST . It will include formal business of the company under which

Education to support the elimination of gender inequality – SIA parallel event at CSW68

Written by: Alice Paola Pomè who attended this event. As part of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) held in New York between March 11 and 22, Soroptimist International organized a series of parallel events. The Federation of Soroptimist International Americas (SIA) organized a virtual event entitled

Soroptimist International South-East Asia-Pacific Federation: Environmental Stewardship in Waimea, New Zealand

This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Federation (SISEAP) is at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges in the region. Through various projects, the federation has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development,

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland: Environmental Initiatives in Yorkshire and Whitstable

This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) continues to lead impactful environmental projects through its local clubs, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Recent projects in Dewsbury Country Park,

Soroptimist International Europe: Transforming Lives in Kabekel Village, The Gambia

This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Europe has made a significant impact through its environmental and community development projects in Kabekel Village, The Gambia. This project, led by the Soroptimist Club of Silkeborg, Denmark, demonstrates

Soroptimist International Africa Federation: Leading Environmental Initiatives Across the Continent

This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Africa Federation has been at the forefront of several impactful environmental projects aimed at promoting sustainability, reforestation, and community engagement. These initiatives span various regions, from Kampala to Madagascar,

‘Decarbonising Organised Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal’ webinar

On 14 May 2024 many attendees were lucky enough to attend a fascinating webinar on organised environmental crime and the role that women play. Titled ‘Decarbonising Organised Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal’ the event was a virtual side event to the UN Commission

Upcoming webinar: ‘Learn Outcomes of CSW68 to Advocate Nationally’

Please join us for our next webinar on Wednesday 22 May at 14:00 hours UK (BST) time, titled ‘Learn the Outcomes of CSW68 to Advocate Nationally’. We will reflect on how what happens at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, or 'CSW,’ each year in March is

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