So we reach the end of the CSW55: friends made, acquaintances renewed and so much knowledge gained. Having arrived slightly later than others from the SI delegation, I was on a swift learning curve as I attended Official UN sessions and the Parallel events organised by the affiliated NGOs. It

Here at CSW 55 reference is often made to  CEDAW. The 1979 United Nations "Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women" (CEDAW), which entered into force as an international treaty on 3 September 1981, can properly be considered a sui generis bill of rights for women, a 30-article road map

This was the question asked by Michelle Bachelet,  head of UN Women, at a conference held by the Women's Learning Partnership during CSW 55. Women from all over the world were sharing their experiences and their thoughts for the future of women’s rights and gender equality in the light of the

United Nations Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 was established to address the impact of war on women, and increase women's contributions to conflict resolution and sustainable peace.10 years has passed since this important resolution was first published. It has been enhanced by further SCRs but is still ignored in many countries. Soroptimists around

Tonight was the Launch of UN Women and what a line up for the evening. The event included Ban Ki-Moon, Michelle Bachelet, Ted Turner, Geena Davis, Nicole Kidman, and a special message from Shakira. Women's rights are human rights is the theme and the same theme that Hillary Clinton mentioned

New York, New York-snow then sun and biting wind. Always a challenge walking to and from the many and varied events. Even more so this year when the UN building is under major construction so most of it is out of bounds. So all sessions are crammed into the Church

Finally…. I have been coming to the CSW meeting for many years. During the past administration of the United States, I often wanted to pretend that I was Canadian as the United States was not a strong supporter of the UN. The US mission to the UN was often creating

Yesterday, SI and WAGGGS presented the first of our two joint workshops at CSW. The focus of this workshop was formal and non formal education for women and girls, with particular emphasis given to the life course approach. There were six panelists showcasing case studies from Soroptimist International and the World