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Keynote Speech: Renata Dwan

Dr. Renata Dwan is a policy expert and former UN official who has worked on peace and conflict issues in some of the world’s most complex crises. She currently works as a Senior Consulting Fellow of Chatham House and is also a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in

Keynote Speech: Nicole Ameline

Our second keynote speech on Friday, 28 July, came from Nicole Ameline, former member of the National Assembly of France and distinguished member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Martyna Wykrota provided the summary of her talk below. Nicole Ameline is renowned for

Keynote Speech: Jim Gamble

Our first keynote speech on day two (28 July) of the Soroptimist International Convention 2023, came from Jim Gamble, CEO of INEQE Safeguarding Group and an expert in child protection. The premise of his talk emphasised why the dangers regarding online safety and the safeguarding of children online are not

Keynote Speech: Sean Wensley

Our Advocacy Policy Advisor, Hana Smith, summarised Sean Wensley's keynote speech which took place in the afternoon of Thursday 27 July at the 2023 Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Through a Veterinarian’s Eyes: Securing Well-Being for Animals, People and Planet Dr. Sean Wensley is a Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare

Keynote Speech: Suba Umathevan

In the afternoon of Thursday, 27 July, our second keynote speaker, Suba Umathevan, took to the stage. Our Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, Joe Mason, watched the talk and provided the recap below. Breaking Boundaries, Inspiring Change: My Journey Toward Inclusive Leadership and Gender Equality On Thursday afternoon, Suba Umathevan, the

Keynote Speech: Mary Robinson

On Thursday 27 July, our keynote speeches for the Soroptimist International Convention Dublin began with a talk on female leadership by the first woman President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Mary was a principled and transformative leader who fought for equality and women’s rights throughout her time in office. Following her

Opening of the Soroptimist International Dublin Convention 2023

On Thursday, 27 July, Soroptimists from across the globe gathered at the Soroptimist International (SI) 2023 Convention in Dublin, Ireland, celebrating their friendship and projects supporting women and girls. Sue Perry, the Soroptimist International Convention Chair, welcomed everyone into the Convention and the city of Dublin. Deborah Thomas, the

Gender Responsiveness in Partnerships for the SDGs

Blog of Bette Levy, SI UN Representative in New York Each year, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the Division for Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA/DSDG), along with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR),

Conclusions of the 111th International Labour Conference

This year in Geneva, from 5 to 16 June, the discussions of 111th session of the ILC were concentrated around “a just transition towards sustainable and inclusive economies, quality apprenticeships, and labour protection”. The Convention was attended by approximately 5,000 delegates representing governments, workers and employers from the 187 Member

UN Report: Inequalities cause hunger, change is needed

Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI UN Representative to the FAO, Rome The High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) on Thursday, June 15, 2023, launched its flagship report on “Reducing inequalities for food security and nutrition”. The launch