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Gender equality, a force for tomorrow defended by UNESCO

Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. The global crises we have been witnessing for several years show us the extent to which we need to find structural solutions that allow us to build and shape sustainable and peaceful societies. None of these interrelated crises can be solved

Ocean Sciences: A Pillar for Sustainable Sea Management

Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. Our oceans, covering 71% of the world’s surface, play a pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth. They feed us, protect us and, critically, absorb more than 90% of the excess heat generated by global warming. The oceans are an invaluable

Education for a Sustainable Future

Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. Education for Sustainable Development reorients education to empower learners of all ages to take action for environmental integrity, economic viability and a more equitable society. As part of the ongoing work on education for sustainable development, UNESCO organised a Side Event

Our voice heard at the 42nd UNESCO General Conference

Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI Representative at UNESCO During the general policy debate of the plenary session of 11 November 2024, chaired by Ms Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Ambassador of Romania and President-elect of the 42nd General Conference of UNESCO, I had the chance to have the floor and to speak on

Opening Doors for 3000 Women and Girls

After two years of dedicated efforts, Soroptimist International (SI) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its President's Appeal, "Opening Doors to a Bright Future," officially ending September 2023. The initiative, led by SI President Maureen Maguire, was a remarkable journey that transformed the lives of 3,000 women and

Welcome to the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference

Blog of Evelyne PARA, UN SI Representative at UNESCO. The 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference opened on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, and it will conclude its work on Wednesday 22 November 2023. The formal ceremony of the Opening Day was marked by three

Elevating Our Brand: Introducing Soroptimist International’s New Brand Guidelines

At Soroptimist International, we believe in the power of collective action to make a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls around the world. To further strengthen our mission and enhance our global presence, we are thrilled to share with you our brand guidelines which were shown at

Soroptimist International Written Statement to the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (2024)

Soroptimist International and the signatories of this statement recognise that rates of poverty globally have exponentially increased as a result of intersecting crises. We also recognise that all women and girls are among those most impacted but poverty and gender inequality are not inevitable. Poverty and gender inequality are the

SI Board Announcement – 2027 Convention

Dear Soroptimists After long and lengthy discussions, and reading and listening to many Soroptimists from around the globe, the Soroptimist International Board at its recent meeting, decided to rescind the decision to hold the SI 2027 Convention on a cruise ship. Having reflected on the many concerns for and against

Webinar How To Guide

The SI Inspiring Change Branding Webinar is taking place tomorrow (28 September) from 17:00 BST. The time has not changed. To find out what time the webinar will take place in your time zone, please visit here. We are using Microsoft Teams for the SI Inspiring Change Branding webinar. Microsoft

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