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A review of Italy’s response to the ‘Zero Hunger Challenge’

SI UN Representative Liliana Mosca reviews the Italian Government’s response to Sustainable Development Goal 2 ‘Zero Hunger’. "In the UN Assembly 2015 New Agenda, the abolition of chronic undernourishment within the year 2030 was a key element of SDG 2; ‘Zero Hunger’. There is a clear link between SDG2; ‘Zero

Women and Customary and Informal Justice – CSW63

A blog by Pat Black "I took a huge leap forward in my learning thanks to an interesting and diverse panel of lawyers and researchers on behalf of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) who took us through WOMEN AND CUSTOMARY AND INFORMAL JUSTICE. The event was billed to provide

An interesting day at CSW – full of hope and despair

CSW63 - Tuesday 19th March, 2019, a blog by Sylvia Rose-Ann Walker, Ph.D SIGBI Daily NGO Briefing: "The day began on a hopeful note with the declaration by Ms. Koki Muli Crignon of Kenya, the Facilitator of the Agreed Conclusions, that she has "ïncredible faith" in the process which will

A Global Voice for Women – Lifting Women out of Poverty

On 14 March, the Soroptimist International Federations of Soroptimist International of Europe; Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland; Soroptimist International of South West Pacific and Soroptimist International of Americas, joined together to deliver the event: 'Lifting Women out of Poverty through Lifelong Learning'. Quality education for women and girls

Inclusive Social Protection for Women and Girls: Best Practices and Equity

Friday 15 March, United Nations Conference Room A, saw an excellent event sponsored by Soroptimist International and the Mission of Romania. The aim of the event was to exchange ideas and discuss best practices for inclusive approaches to social protection to ensure no woman or girl is left behind. Opening

Insight into the WHO Report on health of refugees and migrants

Barbara Rochman, SI UN Representative in New York, provides insight into sections of the WHO Report on 'Health of Refugees and Migrants', with specific focus on issues effecting women and girls. "The Report on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Union: 'No Public Health Without Refugee

The Gender Effect

A blog by Hafdís Karlsdóttir - the gender effect of leave and care policies – stronger with dads involved! "Gender equality starts at home. Sharing unpaid care work is a game-changer for both women and men. In the Nordics, decades of political efforts have put in place affordable and quality

Addressing Menstrual Hygiene Management

Blog by Mary Muia, SI UN Representative Nairobi The Fourth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 4) Side Event on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) dialogue was organised by Women Major Group (WMG) and co-hosted by Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) on Wednesday 13th March. Equipped with knowledge and evidence provided by SI grassroots projects,

Introducing SI Convention 2019 keynote speaker Christina Lamb

As we approach the 21st SI Convention from 18-21 July in Kuala Lumpur, we can start to anticipate all the exciting things we will learn there. Keynote speaker Christina Lamb is an inspirational speaker who has given talks all over the world. Read more about her experience and expertise in

Introducing SI Convention Speaker Rupa Shanmugam

As we approach the 21st SI Convention from 18-21 July in Kuala Lumpur, we can start to anticipate all the exciting things we will learn there. Rupa Shanmugam is hugely successful as a businesswoman in technical areas where women are seldom found. Read more about her experience and expertise in

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