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54th Commission on Narcotic Drugs - NGOs Praised for their Grassroots Work
27/04/11
Last month, SI's UN Rep in Vienna, Roswitha Benesch, attended the 54th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. The implementation of the political declaration and plan of action on the international cooperation toward an integrated and balanced strategy to counter the global problem in the illegal drug trade was the main point of discussion - not exactly a small…
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SI Launches its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement
27/04/11
SI is pleased to launch its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement. The theme for this year is 'Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to education' which fits perfectly with SI’s focus on education and leadership. SI’s statement focuses on the need to create safe spaces within the education system, both physical and virtual, to ensure that girls and…
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SI Convention in Montréal - improving the lives of women and girls AND exploring a fantastic city!
11/04/11
A little European charm, a lot of urban vibe, Montréal is always an exciting place to meet. The city is compact, safe and pedestrian friendly, so from the Palais des congrès (convention centre) to your hotel to off-site venues, everything is always within easy reach. Montrealers are renowned for being easygoing and friendly, ready to share all of the discoveries…
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International Day of Remembrance for the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
07/04/11
Today is the international day of remembrance for the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON ON THE 17TH COMMEMORATION OF THE GENOCIDE IN RWANDA, 7 APRIL 2011 “Today, we honour the memory of more than 800,000 people murdered in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Our thoughts are also with the survivors, left to rebuild shattered communities and…
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05/04/11
SI is delighted to release an update of project donations so far received*. As you will see from the figures below, Soroptimists are really committed to raising funds for international projects. All of these projects are changing the lives of women and girls. We are extremely grateful for your on going support! Project SIerra: Sierra Leone Project SIerra: A Family And A Future aims…
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