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FAO Conference 41st Session 22-29 June 2019 Rome

A blog by SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen Saturday 22 June 2019 of the FAO Conference 41st Session 22-29 June 2019, Rome Full list of documents available at: FAO “Over one hundred ministers and vice-ministers were present at the 41st Session meeting, as part of the 191 voting heads of delegations.

Achieving Zero Hunger in the face of Climate Change

A blog by Liliana Mosca, SI UN Representative in Rome. "The issue of food security does not only indicate "the security of having enough food" but also the possibility for everyone to "access enough food for a healthy and active life". The ability of people to feed themselves with dignity

Catch Up With SI’s Contribution to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

SI UN Representatives Martina Gredler, Marion Prechtl and Christine Peer, together with SI Special Advisor to Advocacy, Linda Witong and SI Club Member Dora Vrdlovec attended the 28th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). The theme of the event was: 'The responsibility of effective, fair,

The Effects of Climate Change on Migration and Human Trafficking

Linda Witong, SI Special Advisor to Advocacy, blogs about the link between Human Trafficking and Climate Change. “Geoffrey Dabelko, a climate security expert at Ohio University, observes that we need to be thinking “beyond the obvious for what climate change is going to mean. It has to be understood in

Household Air Pollution, A Gender Issue

SI UN Representative, Mary Muia blogs from Nairobi about the effects of household air pollution and the need to empower communities and encourage policy makers to heighten their awareness and ensure their commitment to reducing this common health hazard. "Millions of women cook on stoves or fires that fill the

Helen Clark in Conversation with Keshini Navaratnam

A blog by Rita Beaumont, SIGBI Assistant Programme Director: Food Security & Healthcare Rt Hon Helen Clark in Conversation with BBC World television news presenter, Keshini Navaratnam. "A Round Table event was organised by The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and took place at the Royal Over-Seas League, in St,

SIFAF Update – African Federation is getting ready to go!

You may have heard little news about the Soroptimist International Future African Federation (SIFAF) following the report on the 4th biennial SIFAF conference which was held from 20-22 April 2018 in Marrakech. But make no mistake, many Soroptimists have been working very hard during the past year towards the moment

Reflection on the Outcome of the Fourth Session of the UNEA-4

A blog by By Mary Muia, SI UN Representative, Nairobi “You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes you might find You get what you need" – Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” A quote from the Rolling Stones, above, sets the tone

Women and Customary and Informal Justice – CSW63

A blog by Pat Black "I took a huge leap forward in my learning thanks to an interesting and diverse panel of lawyers and researchers on behalf of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) who took us through WOMEN AND CUSTOMARY AND INFORMAL JUSTICE. The event was billed to provide

Addressing Menstrual Hygiene Management

Blog by Mary Muia, SI UN Representative Nairobi The Fourth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 4) Side Event on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) dialogue was organised by Women Major Group (WMG) and co-hosted by Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) on Wednesday 13th March. Equipped with knowledge and evidence provided by SI grassroots projects,

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