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UNESCO Action: Encouraging girls to choose science

Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO in Paris. A journalist once asked Marie Curie (before she won her personal Nobel Prize): ‘How does it feel to be married to a genius? The eminent researcher replied: ‘I don't know, ask my husband’... The proportion of women in scientific

Building Global Momentum for a Sustainable and Equitable Future

Blog of Maria Fornella-Oehninger, SI Representative to the United Nations in New York, with contributions from SI Representatives Frances Zainoeddin and Shaleen Wanjiru. “Participating in the Summit of the Future reinforced the significance of intergenerational dialogue in crafting sustainable solutions for our global challenges. The side event hosted by Soroptimist

International Day of the Girl Child at UNESCO

Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. This project is run by a group of representatives of UNESCO's NGO partners. Its goal is to ensure that the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is celebrated more widely throughout the world. The working group behind the project was

Exciting Announcement about the Soroptimist International Convention 2027

SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingam has announced that Soroptimist International of Europe has kindly accepted to host the 2027 Soroptimist International Convention as Soroptimist International of the Americas has decided to pass the honour of hosting the event. Hafdis Karlsdottir, President of Soroptimist International of Europe says: "We are honoured

The right to food, Between Deprivation and Waste

Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome. "The Right to Food: Between Deprivation and Waste. It’s Time to Act" is the title of the study seminar organised by the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the FAO, IFAD, and WFP, and the Forum Roma of

Rose Academies Uganda: 2024 Update 2

This article provides a further update on the progress and milestones achieved through Soroptimist International Foundation's partnership with Rose Academies Uganda, which has been supporting out-of-school youth through education and vocational skills training. The initiative has offered an engaging experience characterised by the enthusiasm of both learners and staff, as

Redefining Justice: The Story of the Sepur Zarco Grandmothers

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. During the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, UN Women organized a high-level side event, "Gender Transformative Access to Justice: The Sepur Zarco Case", which took place on 25 September 2024 in the Palais des Nations in

Strengthening Action to Combat Violence Against Women

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. On 2 October 2024, a well-attended side event titled “Strengthening Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls through Cooperation” was held during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57). Co-organised by the Permanent Delegation of the

The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the UN in Geneva. The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family is a timely moment to reflect on the important role that families play in upholding and protecting human rights across the world. On 25 September 2024, the 25th meeting

What links SI Europe, a New Zealand marathon runner, a school in Rwanda, a travelling Soroptimist and a small SI club in New Zealand?

Contributors: Sharron Maree SI Waitara President, Members: Thelma Luxton, Theresa Lyford and Madison Chamberlain from SI Rangatahi– New Zealand Picture above: SI Club Kigali What do a Soroptimist International Europe magazine article, a New Zealand marathon runner, an African school in Rwanda, a young Soroptimist traveling in Africa, and a

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