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CSW69 Political Declaration

Blog by Pat Black, SI Advocacy Advisor. The Political Declaration adopted at the 69th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) reaffirms global commitments to achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. The Political Declaration is an official statement which serves as

Harnessing Social Development for Gender Equality

Blog by Theresa Devasahayam, SI Representative to the UN in Bangkok. Soroptimist International was represented at the United Nations Bangkok node this February at the World Summit for Social Development: Contributions from Asia and the Pacific and the Asia Pacific Forum for Social Development (APFSD) from February 24 to 28,

Towards Zero Waste in Fashion on the International Day of Zero Waste

Blog by Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to UNEP in Nairobi. Every year, the world produces a staggering 92 million tonnes of textile waste, with clothing production having doubled between 2000 and 2015. Yet, paradoxically, the lifespan of garments has shrunk by 36 per cent in the same period. This unsustainable

Effective policies to ensure equality for all women and girls: the importance of institutional mechanisms

Blog by Hana Smith, Global Policy Advisor, SI International mechanisms exist across governance, justice, environmental protection and beyond. The Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) dedicated an entire section to its implementation, including instructions for international institutions, local government, civil society, and the United Nations. However, the BPfA is only one

Addressing Gender Based Violence at CSW69

Debra Joseph (PhD.)M Assistant Programme Director Planet, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) As can be seen in the photo, the SIGBI team at CSW69 advocated for several topics discussed at the event. This blog focuses on the card that declares ‘Stop Gender Based Violence’ . Violence against women

Digital Gender Violence: Towards Transformative Policies and Partnerships in the Beijing+30 Framework – Panel Two

Digital Violence Against Women: A Threat to Democracy and the Urgency for Global Action Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club Panel Two of this key CSW69 side event was a critical examination of how technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV)

Digital Gender Violence: Towards Transformative Policies and Partnerships in the Beijing+30 Framework – Panel One

Occupy Cyberspace: The Urgent Need for International Digital Protections Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club This CSW69 side event provided a powerful discussion on the urgent need to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). With a distinguished panel

The I Count! Coalition: Shaping data futures that centre individuals

Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist ‘The iCount Coalition: Shaping Data Futures’ CSW69 workshop was an inspiring and intellectually rich discussion on the power of data science to create inclusive policy change. Led by Ms. Joanne Crawford, Strategic Advisor for Equality Insights at the

Leveraging AI to Bridge the Gender Gap in Technology

Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club at UNCSW69 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technological landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for career growth, operational efficiency, and content creation. However, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it

How are digital rights for women and marginalised groups going?

Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club at UNCSW69 The rapid advancement of digital technology presents both opportunities and risks for women and girls, particularly those in marginalised communities. At the recent CSW69 panel discussion, ‘How Are Digital Rights

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