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SI UN REPRESENTATIVE RECRUITMENT: Geneva

Application Deadline: Sunday 17 March 2024, 23:59 GMT Are you interested in advocating for women and girls to ensure that they have the best life possible? If yes, consider applying to become a United Nations (UN) Representative working on behalf of Soroptimist International (SI) and join the current team of 19

International Day of Education: The Annual Gladwyn Lecture

Blog of Pat Dale MBE, S.I. Representative to the Commonwealth On 25 January 2024, to commemorate the International Day of Education, the Annual Gladwyn lecture was organised to celebrate the theme of “Learning for lasting Peace.” The Annual Gladwyn lecture is organised by the Council of Education in the Commonwealth

Transforming Mentalities: Approaches to Change

Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI UN Representative at UNESCO Our representative, Rina Dupriet, recently attended the 15th International Forum of NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO held on January 24 – 25, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The event, organised by the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee in collaboration with UNESCO,

Visible and Vocal: Celebrating Young Orators

Soroptimist International Foundation is thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of the participants in the recently concluded 2023 Visible and Vocal Public Speaking Competition. The event, aimed at empowering girls aged between 10-11 years, brought forth remarkable insights and thought-provoking speeches from talented young orators across the globe. If you

International Day of Education 2024: Stories of Challenge and Triumph

International Day of Education 2024 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking

International Day of Education: Soroptimist International Africa Federation

Blog of Mary Muia, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. Another Child Bride: My Education Journey as a Girl in Rural Africa. I have always loved school. My relationship with learning has always been positive. I have had the privilege to access education to University level despite the unfortunate circumstances in

International Day of Education 2024: Soroptimist International Europe

The SIE Federation is host to a range of inspiring projects which support the education and empowerment of women and girls. For International Day of Education, we hear from Soroptimists of Follo in Norway in collaboration with SI Rygge (Norway) and SI Nisporeni (Moldova) who wish to strengthen and support

International day of Education: Soroptimist International Africa Federation

As we explore further the initiatives of education and empowerment across our five federations, we showcase three remarkable stories from SIAF. Fatoumata, Hawa, and Hanane have overcome financial barriers in the pursuit of education and the achievement of academic excellence. These stories underscore the profound influence of Soroptimist initiatives in

International Day of Education: Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific

Hearing from beneficiaries of projects coordinated within the SISEAP Federation, we step into the heartfelt journey of Syifa, a determined student whose educational aspirations were met with unforeseen challenges. Through the support of SI Penang, Syifa shares her gratitude for the financial support that not only made her dreams of

International Day of Education: Soroptimist International of the Americas

In our exploration of the transformative impact of education and community support, SIA unfolds the inspiring journey of Lisa, a resilient single mother of three. Lisa's story, fuelled by the support of SIA's initiatives and programs, epitomizes the Soroptimist mission of empowering women through education and community advocacy. From receiving

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