Strengthening Action to Combat Violence Against Women

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

The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family

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

What links SI Europe, a New Zealand marathon runner, a school in Rwanda, a travelling Soroptimist and a small SI club in New Zealand?

Contributors: Sharron Maree SI Waitara President, Members: Thelma Luxton, Theresa Lyford and Madison Chamberlain from SI Rangatahi– New Zealand Picture above: SI Club Kigali What do a Soroptimist International Europe magazine article, a New Zealand marathon runner, an African school in Rwanda, a young Soroptimist traveling in Africa, and a

The Last to Eat: Gender Bias and Global Nutrition

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

Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future

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

The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture

Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome. As the World Food Forum takes place from 14-18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, global attention is once again focused on the importance of building resilient food systems. From 26 to 28 September 2024, the G7 Ministers’ Meeting

MOST Forum: Managing Social Transformation and Governance Challenges

Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. On 17 and 18 June 2024, the 2nd Forum MOST (Management of Social Transformations) brought together at UNESCO Paris numerous representatives of Member States, academics and the business world, several NGOs and participants from civil society.   In a world facing

The Road to Busan: The INC’s Journey Towards a Plastic Pollution Treaty

Blog of Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi.  The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established by the UN General Assembly on 11 December 1990 to negotiate a framework convention on climate change. The INC held five sessions where over 150 states discussed binding commitments, targets, and timetables

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