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Women, Peace, and Security.

Blog by Pat Black, SI Advocacy Advisor. "The current situation in Ukraine has focussed our minds very forcibly on conflict, especially as in the countries impacted by the conflict there are many Soroptimists. There are many other arenas of war in other parts of the world but for many Soroptimists

SI Statement Against the War in Ukraine

Soroptimist International, Associated Country Women of the World, International Federation of Business and Professional Women, Graduate Women International, International Alliance of Women, Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO), Zonta International and NGO Committee on Aging-Vienna stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who have found themselves in an

The Fifth Session of United Nations Environment Assembly

Mary Muia, SI UNEP Representative reports from the Opening Plenary of the Fifth UNEA 5.2 Session, Nairobi Kenya The Fifth Session of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) began 28 February in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Besides considering substantive

Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work

Bev Bucur, SI Advocacy Advisor, discusses the review theme for this year's CSW, 'Women's Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work'. "Women’s economic empowerment will be won or lost in the world of work. It will be reflected in whether and how women gain entry into the labour market,

Rising concern for children’s rights

The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 Independent experts that monitors State implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This monitoring process relies on each State's willingness to submit timely reports and reviews to the Committee. SI UN Representative, Berthe De

SI Voices Webinars – Session 3 CSW66

Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work Webinar Session 3 - The CSW Review Theme - 5 March, 2022, 7 PM London Advances in technology have forever changed our lives and the the nature of work, deepening already existing inequalities between and within societies. Women and girls face

CSW SI Events

22 March | 12 PM London Organised by Soroptimist International and the Soroptimist International Federations (EVENT ID #: 12768) 'OPENING DOORS to a BRIGHT FUTURE: EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, and ENABLING WOMEN' Participants will hear of women who have overcome obstacles to enable empowerment and leadership in the world of work. Learn

Our Voice at the UN

Although many restrictions remain in place, and most events are virtual or hybrid, the United Nations centers are slowly opening their doors again, and Soroptimist International representatives from across the globe remain unwavering as they advocate for the rights for women and girls. In this edition of Our Voice at

Together We’re Stronger

Blog by Sharon Fisher, Immediate Past President, Soroptimist International. "In the spirit of sharing the work of Soroptimist International and how we eradicate poverty and hunger and achieve wellbeing and decent work we were invited to participate with other NGOs in a collaborative session during the Commission on Social Development.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Blog by Evelyne Para, SI United Nations Representative at UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). "Since 2015, every 11 February we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Throughout the world, pioneering women scientists have marked, and continue to mark our history. But there are

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