16 Days of Activism

“Thank you for traveling with us on the ‘Road to Equality’ as we took great steps to increase awareness of gender-based violence. The COVID-19 crisis, and the fallout from climate disasters have had a disproportionate impact on women and girls, and it is clear we face a long journey before

Our Voice at the UN – December

This edition takes a look at how SI is actively advocating for the ratification and implementation of the ILO C-190 to end harrassment in the workplace, and brings news from CoNGO's Civil Society Summit on Substantiative Issues. But first, let's kick start with the latest news on CSW 66...  

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

25 November is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. We begin the annual event with a message from your SI President, Sharon Fisher, together with a wonderful collaboration and contribution from the five

Our Global Voice at the 41st session of UNESCO’s General Conference

Blog by Evelyne Para, SI United Nations Representative at UNESCO. 9 November 2021 saw the Opening of the 41st session of UNESCO's General Conference in Paris. For two weeks, delegates from 193 Member States, several dozen NGO representatives and experts worked in plenary sessions or in specialist Commissions, and debated

Global Ethical Standards for Artificial Intelligence

Blog by Marie-Christine Gries, UNESCO SI UN Representative. Artificial intelligence is rapidly conquering all areas of human activity. New technologies open up considerable possibilities for accelerating the research, creation and organisation of work in all areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, artificial intelligence technologies have demonstrated their potential for education and the organisation

A New Social Contract for Education

Blog by Marie-Christine Gries, SI United Nations Representative, Paris.  The current world is experiencing an unprecedented set of upheavals that profoundly destruct the lives of the inhabitants of the planet; climate change and environmental deterioration are a major concern. There is a widening of inequalities, between the richest and the

What happened at COP26? Part 1

Blog by Yvonne Freeman, Regional President of SIGBI South East England. Opening Ceremony of COP26 The much-anticipated 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, began with dazzling performances, with Bagpiper Brighde Chaimbeul, from Sleat, Isle of Skye, opening the ceremony with her own arrangement of the traditional melodies

Challenges of Climate Change: SI Signs Joint COP26 Statement

As world leaders and member states gear up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) taking place from 31 October – 12 November 2021, 62 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have joined together, as part of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), to issue

Amplifying the Voices of the Youth at COP26

Blog by Liliana Mosca, SI United Nations Representative, Rome. In the run up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) taking place from 31 October - 12 November 2021, the Government of Italy brought together young climate delegates, Environment Ministers, Heads of State, and United
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