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

Introduction to 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Blog of Joe Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. Acknowledged around the world, 25 November 2023 marks the United Nation’s (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as well as kickstarting the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. During this period, our commitment to fostering

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

25 November is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. We begin the annual event with a message from your SI President, Sharon Fisher, together with a wonderful collaboration and contribution from the five

Liechtenstein to Ratify the Istanbul Convention – President of General Assembly’s Special Event at CSW65

Blog by Francesca Fletcher Williams, SI Global Policy Coordinator. The Special Event of the President of the General Assembly’s event, a CSW65 Side Event, “Political Leadership and Violence Against Women and Girls: Prevention First” was held on 23 March 2021. A highlight of the meeting was that the Representative from

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