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The Future We Want: Youth Take Centre Stage

Blog of Shaleen Wanjiru & Mary Muia SI UN Representatives, Nairobi. The recent UN Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) in Nairobi marked a significant step towards shaping the "Future We Want." This gathering of diverse voices, with a strong contingent of young activists, served as a crucial springboard for the upcoming

Annual Report 2023 – Soroptimist International Foundation focus

In 2023, the Soroptimist International Foundation continued funding projects aimed at educating, empowering, and enabling women and girls worldwide. Led by the SI President and Directors, and funded through donations, legacies, and grants, the Foundation operates under the oversight of the SI Board, which ensures compliance with Charity Commission

The World Programme for Human Rights Education

Blog drafted on the report of SI UN Representatives in Geneva, Berthe De Vos; SI Advocacy Advisor, Linda Witong; and Tania Gómez Herazo. In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, human rights education (HRE) becomes ever more critical. The forthcoming fifth phase of the World Programme for Human Rights Education

Annual Report 2023 – Global Impact focus

Global Impact Committee (GIC) Overview The Global Impact Committee (GIC) enhances Soroptimist International’s (SI) global presence by collaborating with the five Federations. The GIC develops, coordinates, and promotes SI’s Impact campaigns aligned with its Vision, Mission, and Objectives. It serves as a link between SI and the Federations, sharing best

Artificial Intelligence; New Scenarios

Blog of Stefania Briganti, from Soroptimist International Europe Federation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, impacting sectors like healthcare, finance, transportation, entertainment, education, and industry. It has revolutionised how we live, work, and interact by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing

Annual Report 2023 – Global Policy focus

Soroptimist International (SI) Overview Soroptimist International (SI) is dedicated to educating, empowering, and enabling women and girls to realise their individual and collective potential. Since 1984, SI has held General Consultative Status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a prestigious designation held by only 138 out of 6,494

Closing the gender gap in Science: Call to Action!

Blog of Evelyne Para, SI Representative at UNESCO. Earlier this year, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February 2024, this ‘Call to Action’ was addressed by UNESCO in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners to the global community: to policy-makers, universities, research

Older Women Count and Should be Counted

Blog of Frances Zainoeddin, SI UN Representative in New York. I call on women of all ages to support the drafting of an international legally binding instrument (a United Nations “Convention”) to protect the rights of older persons everywhere. From 20 to 24 May 2024, the Fourteenth Session of the

Unveiling the Shadows in the Trafficking of Women and Girls

Written by Linda Witong, SI Advocacy Advisor 2024-2025 The annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons takes place on 30 July. In this blog and accompanying podcast episode Soroptimist International marks this day by looking at the trafficking women and girls. Different types of human trafficking Women and girls are

Carolyn Hudson

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Past SISEAP President Carolyn Hudson. Following a short illness Carolyn died peacefully on 23 July 2024, surrounded by her family. Carolyn made a huge contribution to the work of Soroptimists on local, national and international levels. In addition to

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