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Empowering Global Health through Collaboration and local resource mobilisation

Blog by Dr. Olga Tzortzatou Nanopoulou, SI Representative to the UN in Geneva. During a recent meeting of the Civil Society Commission meeting, on the 25th March 2025, emphasis was placed on the critical importance of stronger collaboration between civil society, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and other key stakeholders

CSW69 Political Declaration

Blog by Pat Black, SI Advocacy Advisor. The Political Declaration adopted at the 69th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) reaffirms global commitments to achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. The Political Declaration is an official statement which serves as

Soroptimist International Statement to CPD58: Advocating for Women and Girls’ Health Across the Life Course

Soroptimist International (SI) is proud to submit its official statement to the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), taking place from 7–11 April 2025. CPD plays a vital role in reviewing global progress on population and development issues. This year’s theme, “Ensuring healthy lives

Our Voice at the United Nations: Recapping the Commission on the Status of Women

In this edition of Our Voice at the United Nations, we reflect on Soroptimist International’s engagement at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Held annually at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to

CSW69 Political Declaration

Blog by Pat Black, SI Advocacy Advisor. The Political Declaration adopted at the 69th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) reaffirms global commitments to achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. The Political Declaration is an official statement which serves as

Soroptimist International Announces Prague as Host City for 2027 SI Convention

Soroptimist International (SI) is excited to announce that the 2027 Soroptimist International Convention will be held in the stunning city of Prague, in the Czech Republic. Hosted by Soroptimist International Europe (SIE), this highly anticipated event will bring together Soroptimists from around the world to re-connect, collaborate, and advance our

Harnessing Social Development for Gender Equality

Blog by Theresa Devasahayam, SI Representative to the UN in Bangkok. Soroptimist International was represented at the United Nations Bangkok node this February at the World Summit for Social Development: Contributions from Asia and the Pacific and the Asia Pacific Forum for Social Development (APFSD) from February 24 to 28,

Towards Zero Waste in Fashion on the International Day of Zero Waste

Blog by Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to UNEP in Nairobi. Every year, the world produces a staggering 92 million tonnes of textile waste, with clothing production having doubled between 2000 and 2015. Yet, paradoxically, the lifespan of garments has shrunk by 36 per cent in the same period. This unsustainable

Effective policies to ensure equality for all women and girls: the importance of institutional mechanisms

Blog by Hana Smith, Global Policy Advisor, SI International mechanisms exist across governance, justice, environmental protection and beyond. The Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) dedicated an entire section to its implementation, including instructions for international institutions, local government, civil society, and the United Nations. However, the BPfA is only one

Addressing Gender Based Violence at CSW69

Debra Joseph (PhD.)M Assistant Programme Director Planet, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) As can be seen in the photo, the SIGBI team at CSW69 advocated for several topics discussed at the event. This blog focuses on the card that declares ‘Stop Gender Based Violence’ . Violence against women

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