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Science and Technology – are we ready for rapid acceleration?

A report by Soroptimist International Director of Advocacy, Bev Bucur - A snapshot from 'Advancing science, technology and innovation for SDGs' "An objective of this session was to explore policies and actions for advancing science, technology and innovation in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as envisaged in

Business as Usual? HLPF Day Two – SDG7

Day Two of the HLPF 2018 at UN Headquarters, New York saw thematic reviews focused on: transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies – building resilience; and advancing science, technology and innovation (STI) for the SDGs. In the afternoon, the review of SDG implementation continued, with a session on SDG 7

Five Minutes With the SI Convention Committee – Saradha Narayanan

In the second edition of 'Five Minutes With' we talk to Dr. Saradha Narayanan, Programme Coordinator 1, SI Convention Committee 2019. Photo: Dr. Saradha Narayanan Name: Dr. Saradha Narayanan SI Club: SI Club of Damansara, Malaysia Position in Committee: Programme Coordinator 1 SI Convention 2019 Q: When did

The Promise of Action – Opening Day at the HLPF 2018

A report from Day One by SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen. The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), opened on Monday 9 July 18 July. SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, SI Director of Advocacy Bev Bucur and the SI UN Representatives, New York, joined more than a thousand government, business

High-Level Political Forum 2018

UPDATE: Catch up with all the blogs from the High-Level Political Forum Read More The high-level political forum (HLPF) on sustainable development will be held at the United Nations Headquarters New York, from Monday, 9 July, to Wednesday, 18 July 2018. The theme is 'Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies'.

Education, Food Security and Health in Long Tanyit, Sarawak

Sarawak and Sabah are situated on the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world north of the Equator. Sarawak is known for its rugged, dense rainforest and Sabah is famed for its 4,095-metre-tall Mount Kinabalu. The indigenous people living in Malaysian Borneo face threats from climate change,

Mwihoko Women Group, Kenya

Nakuru County, meaning ‘a dusty place’ is located North-West of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, situated in the former Rift Valley province. Agriculture is seen to be the backbone of the county and it is here that the first of five International President’s Appeal projects is gathering momentum, working with the Mwihoko

Five Minutes With – SI Convention Committee

With just two weeks to go until Early Bird Booking opens for the 21st Soroptimist International Convention 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, we begin a special series of 'Five Minutes With' interviews, with members of the SI Convention Committee, to find out about the team behind what promises to be a

SI Nordic Days – Using it without Losing it

A blog by Hafdis Karlsdottir, SI Iceland, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, SI President and Marlène van Benthem, SI the Netherlands. "This year the Nordic Days were held in the beautiful Icelandic town of Akureyri on 22-23 June, with the theme ‘Our Environment and Energy – Using it without Losing it'. Linking Energy,

Kenya Delegation Post CSW62 Forum

A blog by Mary Muia, SI UN Representative Nairobi "At the 62nd Session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) New York, 12-23 March 2018, The head of the Government of Kenya delegation was Professor Margaret Kobia, PhD, EBS, Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of Public Service, Youth and

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