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Paris Generation Equality 2021

Will we finally see a breakthrough? compensation for 25 years of small steps? by SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries The Generation Equality forum in Paris began on 30 June, 2021 with an opening ceremony of nearly four hours well used, on an intensive pace. The general tone was set from

Generation Equality Forum: Feminism in the Context of the Environmental Crisis and the Climate Emergency

Blog by Linda Witong, SI Special Advisor to Advocacy. We have all witnessed the acceleration of environmental degradation and the increasing frequency, duration and intensity of extreme weather and climate events. We have been told that excessive or insufficient precipitation, rising sea levels, extreme temperature changes, and other climate hazards

What happened at the Generation Equality Forum?

Blog by Francesca Fletcher Williams, SI Global Policy Coordinator. Right after the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65), the Generation Equality Forum was held virtually from Mexico, 29-31 March, with the aim of promoting bold action to promote gender equality. With a disappointing outcome for

Opening of Generation Equality Forum, Mexico

Blog by Linda Witong, SI Special Advisor to Advocacy. The opening of the Generation Equality Forum, on 29 March in Mexico City, gave us a preview of a new approach to the future on the part of the United Nations (UN). It began with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Prior to

What is happening at CSW65?

The excitement is mounting as we welcome the start of the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65), 15 - 26 March 2021. Please have a read below to see what events you can attend online - there is something for everyone! At the annual Commission

NGO CSW/NY Youth Series: A Conversation on Male Allyship

Blog by Allie Liu, SI Communications & Advocacy Assistant. In the week preceding the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status on Women (CSW65), the NGO Committee CSW, New York (NGO CSW/NY) held the final webinar in its preparation series for Youth Leaders and Young Professionals. The event took

Join the the Generation Equality Forum Public Conversation Platform

The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) is a global multi-stakeholder gathering that brings together gender equality advocates from different sectors of society, including governments, civil society, private sector, academics, artists, youth actors, and social influencers. The Forum will take place this year, commencing in Mexico from 29-31 March and culminating in Paris in

The sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65)

The 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place from 15 – 26 March 2021 in a hybrid format with mostly virtual meetings. Delegates of Soroptimist International (SI) will attend together with representatives from Member States, UN entities, and accredited non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from all

What is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?

"To advance the goals of equality, development, and peace for all women everywhere in the interest of all humanity”. (Beijing Declaration, 1995). "In 1995, 189 governments were joined by 17,000 participants and 30,000 non-governmental activists in Beijing for the opening of the Fourth World Conference on Women. For two weeks,

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