President Elect Siew Yong Gnanalingam’s Speech

Soroptimist International's President Elect, Siew Yong Gnanalingam, was unable to attend the Convention in person, and so recorded a special message for those in attendance. Martyna Wykrota provides the commentary of the event. President Elect Siew Yong Gnanalingam was not able to attend the Soroptimist International Dublin Convention due to

Change of Insignia

A key part of any convention is the Change of Insignia, where we thank our past Directors and President for all their hard work and dedication and welcome new position holders. Martyna Wykrota provides us with the running of events below.  Soroptimist International (SI) President Maureen Maguire presented SI Immediate

Keynote Speech: Renata Dwan

Dr. Renata Dwan is a policy expert and former UN official who has worked on peace and conflict issues in some of the world’s most complex crises. She currently works as a Senior Consulting Fellow of Chatham House and is also a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in

Keynote Speech: Nicole Ameline

Our second keynote speech on Friday, 28 July, came from Nicole Ameline, former member of the National Assembly of France and distinguished member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Martyna Wykrota provided the summary of her talk below. Nicole Ameline is renowned for

Keynote Speech: Jim Gamble

Our first keynote speech on day two (28 July) of the Soroptimist International Convention 2023, came from Jim Gamble, CEO of INEQE Safeguarding Group and an expert in child protection. The premise of his talk emphasised why the dangers regarding online safety and the safeguarding of children online are not

Keynote Speech: Sean Wensley

Our Advocacy Policy Advisor, Hana Smith, summarised Sean Wensley's keynote speech which took place in the afternoon of Thursday 27 July at the 2023 Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Through a Veterinarian’s Eyes: Securing Well-Being for Animals, People and Planet  Dr. Sean Wensley is a Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare

Keynote Speech: Mary Robinson

On Thursday 27 July, our keynote speeches for the Soroptimist International Convention Dublin began with a talk on female leadership by the first woman President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.  Mary was a principled and transformative leader who fought for equality and women’s rights throughout her time in office. Following her

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