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Beijing+25: Women and the Environment

As the first in our series of blogs relating to the twelve critical areas of concern outlined in the Beijing Platform for Action, Janet Hall Schempf, Environmental Impact Analyst, Habitat Biologist, and SIA Member, examines the impact of environmental changes on progress towards gender equality in today's world. Janet Hall

Water, Sanitation, and Climate Action

Blog by SI Advocacy Advisor, Pat Black, following her virtual attendance at the UN High-Level Panel, 'Accelerating Implementation of the 2030 Agenda through Water, Sanitation and Climate Action', co-organised by the Permanent Missions of Canada, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Tajikistan and the Department of Economic and Social

The SDGs: Where do Southeast Asian Women and Girls Stand?

As the world prepares to review the Sustainable Development Goals at the High-Level Political Forum in New York next month, SI's UN Representative in Bangkok, Theresa Devasahayam, reflects on the findings of the 3rd South-East Asia Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals held last October at the United

Let’s Reinvent School, following COVID-19 crisis

A blog by Evelyne PARA, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. "School closings around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pose an unprecedented threat to the education, protection, and well-being of children. What does this mean exactly? Can we speak of a sacrificed 2020 generation? Should we accelerate the

Civil Society Participation at the United Nations

The pandemic has had immense consequences for civil societies across the world. Currently, there is a danger that COVID-19 might result in the literal 'muting' of civil society actors at this year’s virtual High Level Political Forum meeting at the United Nations (UN). The active participation of civil society in

Our Voice at the UN

This month's edition focuses on the work of SI's United Nations representatives in Nairobi. The United Nations Office in Nairobi is the headquarters for the UN in Africa and the home of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). UNEP is responsible for coordinating the UN’s environmental activities and supports the

Soroptimist International – an open letter

“Soroptimist International started 2020 filled with excitement and hope, this year we would celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, the 25th anniversary of both the Copenhagen declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action, and the 5th anniversary of the 2030 Agenda (SDGs). In a flash our world changed

Resolution 1325 and the Recognition of Women as PeaceMakers

"It is almost twenty years since the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the Resolution 1325. This resolution acknowledged the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also called for increased participation of women at all levels of decision-making during the peace process, stating: 'The resolution reaffirms the

World Environment Day

5 June is World Environment Day, SI Advocacy Coordinator, Hannah Agius, discusses the importance of adopting a gender perspective for this year's theme, biodiversity. The term 'biodiversity' refers to the 8 million species of plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria living on earth, and the ecosystems to which they belong. The

Making Masks On the Road to Equality

Soroptimists around the world have leapt into action in light of the global pandemic, supporting local communities and those facing increased physical, mental, and financial challenge. The very inequalities addressed in The Road to Equality SI President's Appeal are exacerbated by the pandemic. We are witnessing increasing threats to the

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