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Our Voice at the United Nations – Nairobi, UNCSC

Our Voice at the United Nations – Nairobi, UNCSC The United Nations Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) 2024, held in Nairobi from May 9 – 10 2024, is a significant annual event organised by the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The conference provides

UNCSC 2024: A Crucial Platform for Global Dialogue

Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. The UN Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) 2024, held in Nairobi, stands as a key event organised by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs). This annual conference provides a platform for diverse civil

Global Challenges, Unified Solutions: Reflections for UNCSC 2024

Blog of Ruhiyih Temko, Young Soroptimist, alongside Mary Muia, SI UN Representative Nairobi. Have you ever thought about the pivotal moments in your youth that shaped who you are today? Who was the mentor who held your hand and guided you through the challenges, especially as a woman striving to

The Future We Want: Youth Take Centre Stage

Blog of Shaleen Wanjiru & Mary Muia SI UN Representatives, Nairobi. The recent UN Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) in Nairobi marked a significant step towards shaping the "Future We Want." This gathering of diverse voices, with a strong contingent of young activists, served as a crucial springboard for the upcoming

Our Voice at the United Nations: Nairobi

Our Voice at the United Nations – Nairobi Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the work of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is widely encompassing of global, regional, and national environmental conditions and trends; developing international and national environmental instruments; and strengthening institutions for the wise management and stewardship of the

Our Voice at the United Nations: UNESCO General Conference 2023

Beyond crises and challenges, and despite seemingly never-ending conflicts, UNESCO has always been, since its foundation in 1945, a place where women and men have worked together to fight “poverty, ignorance, hatred and fear”, and also to mend tirelessly the rifts of this world in crisis, through education, the sciences,

Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series (Geneva)

Our Voice at the UN Leadership Series Fulfilling the mission and aims of Soroptimist International, the role that our representatives play at the international offices of the United Nations is critical to ensuring that the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women and girls are accounted for in all decision-making processes

Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series (New York)

Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series At the international offices of the United Nations all over the world, our representatives play a critical role in advancing the mission of Soroptimist International, ensuring that the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women and girls are heard and considered in all decision-making

Our Voice at the UN

Although many restrictions remain in place, and most events are virtual or hybrid, the United Nations centers are slowly opening their doors again, and Soroptimist International representatives from across the globe remain unwavering as they advocate for the rights for women and girls. In this edition of Our Voice at

Our Voice at the UN – December

This edition takes a look at how SI is actively advocating for the ratification and implementation of the ILO C-190 to end harrassment in the workplace, and brings news from CoNGO's Civil Society Summit on Substantiative Issues. But first, let's kick start with the latest news on CSW 66...

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