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

  From now on, you will hear the name of Michelle Bachelet often. Who is Michelle Bachelet?  She is the first Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women which was established on July 2nd, 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly. Under Ms. Bachelet's leadership, UN Women will lead,

Here is a report received from Dawn Marie, International Programme Director, on the eve of CSW 55, Monday 21st February. "Soroptimists and WAGGGS ( World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) have once again united to work toward our collective mission of empowering Women and Girls at a UN

The NGO Consultation day (Monday 21st February) was a great time for learning and sharing. Michelle Bachelet attended and gave a key note address to all the NGO representatives gathered. We were heard from  Michelle Bachelet that UN Women MUST be effective in its influence among women all over the world. As

  Join the LIVE WEBCAST of the launch of UN Women at the United Nations Headquarters: Honouring the Past – Envisioning the Future for Women and Girls Thursday, 24 February 2011, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, EST (GMT - 5) The launch event for UN Women is hosted by Ms. Michelle

Soroptimist International is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new monthly newsletter – Global Voice.  From March, Global Voice will be sent on the last Friday of the month, providing a summary of all the most important SI news.  To read the first issue click HERE. We really hope

Over two years ago the SI Board allowed me to "pilot" the SI Programme Blog as a mechanism that would bring information directly to YOU! My intention was to use social media to give everyone instant access to brief reports, views, information, and "on the spot" reporting of events that