Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO in Paris. A journalist once asked Marie Curie (before she won her personal Nobel Prize): ‘How does it feel to be married to a genius? The eminent researcher replied: ‘I don't know, ask my husband’...   The proportion of women in scientific

Blog of Maria Fornella-Oehninger, SI Representative to the United Nations in New York, with contributions from SI Representatives Frances Zainoeddin and Shaleen Wanjiru.  “Participating in the Summit of the Future reinforced the significance of intergenerational dialogue in crafting sustainable solutions for our global challenges. The side event hosted by Soroptimist

Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. This project is run by a group of representatives of UNESCO's NGO partners. Its goal is to ensure that the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is celebrated more widely throughout the world. The working group behind the project was

Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome. "The Right to Food: Between Deprivation and Waste. It’s Time to Act" is the title of the study seminar organised by the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the FAO, IFAD, and WFP, and the Forum Roma of

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. During the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, UN Women organized a high-level side event, "Gender Transformative Access to Justice: The Sepur Zarco Case", which took place on 25 September 2024 in the Palais des Nations in

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. On 2 October 2024, a well-attended side event titled “Strengthening Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls through Cooperation” was held during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57). Co-organised by the Permanent Delegation of the

Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the UN in Geneva.  The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family is a timely moment to reflect on the important role that families play in upholding and protecting human rights across the world. On 25 September 2024, the 25th meeting

Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi.  60%. Imagine that. Approximately 60% of the 354 million people worldwide who are severely hungry are women and girls, according to a recent report by UN Women. This staggering statistic reflects more than just food insecurity—it highlights deep-rooted gender

Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome.  As global leaders, experts, and advocates gather for the World Food Forum in Rome, the world’s attention is drawn to the urgent issue of food security. This year's World Food Day, celebrated across hundreds of events worldwide, emphasises the