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54th Commission on Narcotic Drugs – NGOs Praised for their Grassroots Work

Last month, SI's UN Rep in Vienna, Roswitha Benesch, attended the 54th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The implementation of the political declaration and plan of action on the international cooperation toward an integrated and balanced strategy to counter the global problem in the illegal drug trade was

SI Launches its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement

SI is pleased to launch its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement. The theme for this year is 'Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to education' which fits perfectly with SI’s focus on education and leadership. SI’s statement focuses on the need to create safe spaces within the education

Voices of Girls – Finding Spaces to hear them speak their truth

This week's SoroptiVoice comes from Dawn Marie Lemonds, International Programme Director. Here she reveals just what we mean when we talk about finding SPACES for girls... IKA- Indonesia- 15 year old- IKA’s friend was sold into slavery by her father. Ika saw others in their community reject her. She took

SI Convention Speakers – Anna Maria Tremonti, a true Global Voice!

Anna Maria Tremonti hosts the most popular radio program in Canada - CBC Radio’s The Current. It first burst onto the airwaves in November of 2000, bringing Tremonti’s mix of hard-edged journalism and hard-won empathy to listeners across the country for 90-minutes a day. Anna Maria tackles everything from the

Investing in Women is Smart Economy

This weeks guest blogger is Ulrike Neubert, SIE's Programme Director. "Investing in women is smart economy" - here she reflects upon this statement and the need to empower women economically as well as socially. 'Investing in women is smart economy": This is a statement which was first circulated by the world bank and has

SI Convention Speakers – Maude Barlow, International Campaigner for the Right to Water

As the April 15th deadline for early bird registration draws closer, SI are posting a special series of blog posts introducing some of brilliant key note and plenary speakers who will be appearing at Convention. Remember, the early bird gets the worm - Register now! The advanced booking rate closes tomorrow!

SI Key Note Convention Speaker – The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson

As the April 15th deadline for early bird registration draws closer, SI are posting a special series of blog posts introducing some of brilliant key note and plenary speakers who will be appearing at Convention. Remember, the early bird gets the worm - Register now! Universally acknowledged as having revitalized

SI Convention Speakers – Dr Kirsty Duncan, leading medical geographer

As the April 15th deadline for early bird registration draws closer, SI are posting a special series of blog posts introducing some of brilliant key note and plenary speakers who will be appearing at Convention. Remember, the early bird gets the worm - register now! When Canadian medical geographer Dr. Kirsty

SI Convention Speakers – Dr Samantha Nutt, founder of War Child Canada

As the April 15th deadline for early bird registration draws closer, SI are posting a special series of blog posts introducing some of brilliant key note and plenary speakers who will be appearing at Convention. Remember, the early bird gets the worm – register now! Dr. Samantha Nutt (Sam) is a

SI Convention in Montréal – improving the lives of women and girls AND exploring a fantastic city!

A little European charm, a lot of urban vibe, Montréal is always an exciting place to meet. The city is compact, safe and pedestrian friendly, so from the Palais des congrès (convention centre) to your hotel to off-site venues, everything is always within easy reach. Montrealers are renowned for being

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