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SI Parallel event ‘Solutions to the multi-layered issues faced by rural women’

Soroptimist International’s first parallel event at CSW62: a 360° view of the issues facing rural women. Introduction by SI Advocacy Director, Bev Bucur and moderated by SI President, Mariet Cohen. A blog by Meltem Zourdos, Executive Director, Soroptimist International of Europe "Women represent 50% of the agricultural workforce, yet they

An Interview with Puan Sri Siew Yong Gnanalingam – SI Convention Chair 2019

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will host the 21st Soroptimist International Convention, 2019. The first Asian city to host the SI Convention, the event will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 18 – 21 July 2019. Here we take a little time with Puan Sri Siew Yong Gnanalingam, who

CSW62 Opening Session

As the spotlight falls on rural women and girls during the Commission on the Status of Women 2018, focus turns to critical issues such as ensuring adequate living standards, food and nutrition, access to land, technology, education, health, and ending all forms of violence and harmful practices. UN Women Executive

SI CSW Webinar One and Two

Two successful SI CSW Webinars were held during recent weeks, designed to explore the Commission on the Status of Women - discussing many associated topics, including what to expect when visiting the annual event, and giving detailed information and knowledge, with Webinar two also offering the opportunity to ask questions

SI Future African Federation Conference 2018

The 2018 Soroptimist International Future African Federation (SIFAF) Conference will take place at the Hotel El Andalous Lounge and Spa, Marrakesh, Morocco, from 20th to 22nd of April, 2018, with the inspiring theme of Together We Can. SI President, Mariet Verhoef Cohen is focused on making SIFAF a reality by

An Interview with SI Director of Advocacy Bev Bucur

Over 90 Soroptimist delegates will be heading to New York in just over a week, for the start of the Commission on the Status of Women 2018 (CSW62). Here, we interview SI Director of Advocacy, Bev Bucur, who discusses the importance of CSW, her expectations for this year and she

SI Events at CSW62

From 12 – 23 March 2018, the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62) will take place in the United Nations headquarters in New York. CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The event occurs annually, providing

CSW62 Webinar – Part Two

The sixty-second session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 12 to 23 March 2018. A Soroptimist delegation will join representatives of Member States, UN entities, and other ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from all over the world. This

CSW62 Soroptimist Advocacy Resources

Welcome to the Soroptimist International Advocacy Resource Pack. This pack should equip Soroptimists with key information to support you in your advocacy work at CSW62, making it possible for Soroptimists to speak with a global voice for women and girls. Please keep the pack with you whilst you attend events

International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM

A blog by Dr. Nina Smart from Soroptimist Club Camino Real Region, California. "Female Genital Mutilation - FGM - is a global issue that continues to present challenges for Soroptimists when attempting to improve the lives of women and girls. Though a difficult subject to discuss, it is important that we face the

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