The Human Rights Council held a special session on 24 August to Address the Serious Human Rights Concerns and Situation in Afghanistan. The meeting was requested by Afghan and Pakistani representatives and supported by 89 countries.
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Soroptimist International has always worked to combat human rights violations. Regardless of where these abuses happen, and who perpetrates or enables them, it is critical that these violations end immediately. We must unite to protect women and girls, and at this time particularly the women and girls of Afghanistan.
Starting 21 September, Soroptimist International launches its 100 Candle Ceremony, a wonderful way for Soroptimists to come together and share in the lighting of candles, making wishes, and reaffirming a commitment to creating a better, more resilient, and more sustainable and equal world for women and girls.
Evelyne Para, SI UN Representative at UNESCO, discusses the Global Education Meeting 2021, which emphasised that education is undoubtedly a cross-cutting element and a driving force of the 2030 Agenda.
Discover what life is like at the UN Headquarters and how participation in high-level coalitions increases SI's influence on Global Policy at the UN.
Take a closer look at the work of SI's United Nations Representatives in New York.
SI Special Advisor to Advocacy, Pat Black, takes a look at what will be discussed at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Pat outlines some clear steps we can all take to ensure we Leave No One Behind.
Evelyne Para, SI United Nations Representative at UNESCO, shares the findings from the "The World in 2030" and addresses key issues of the 2030 Agenda.
Dawn Marie Lemonds reminds us of the importance of commemorating the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, and offers some helpful resources to educate ourselves on the topic.
Sandra Morgan, RN, PhD
Director, Global Center for Women and Justice, Vanguard University
Dr. Sandra ...
High-level Thematic Debate names the digital divide as the new face of inequality.
The FAO have released their annual Report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World. SI United Nations Representative in Rome, Liliana Mosca, gives us a breakdown of the Report.
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