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Every State Needs a Femicide Watch

Donatella Benjamin, SI UN Representative, reports from the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE, held on 6-7 April 2022 in Geneva. "The Government of Spain and UN Women organised the side event “One femicide watch in every country to end the shadow pandemic”. Governments, women's rights advocates, feminists, academia

Invitation to the 2022 Annual General Meeting

SI President Maureen Maguire is delighted to invite all Soroptimists to join the 2022 Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist International. The meeting will conduct formal business first, which will be followed by a report from SI President Maureen, updates on four SI President Appeals, a presentation from the Global Advocacy

We’re Recruiting! – SI Director of Advocacy and SI Treasurer

SI President Maureen Maguire is pleased to announce that SI is inviting applications for the volunteer roles, SI Director of Advocacy and SI Treasurer for the 2024– 25 biennium. Both roles will take office on the first of January 2024 and work with existing post holders for one year prior,

We are Recruiting! – SI Representative to the Commonwealth Organisation

SI President Maureen Maguire is delighted to share news that SI is recruiting a Soroptimist to be appointed as the SI Representative to The Commonwealth Organisation. This is a position for a volunteer Soroptimist who should have easy access to London via bus or train, as there may be occasions

Reshaping Higher Education

Blog of Evelyne Para, UN SI Representative at UNESCO, Paris. "Reshaping ideas and practices in the education of the future graduates to ensure a sustainable future for our planet and humanity, such was the objective of two conferences organised by UNESCO in which I took part in May 2022. With

Our Voice at the UN

This edition focuses on recent developments in environmental and climate change policy. UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) Earlier this year, the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) made history as it delivered multiple landmark resolutions in environmental policy. The most significant moment was the adoption of the

The Impact of War on Global Food Security

The Ukraine conflict is an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that is subsequently increasing food insecurity across the globe. This threat follows the rise in hunger, food insecurity, and worsening nutrition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanitarian and social protection responses will be needed to cushion the negative impact of these developments

Asia Actions in Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment

A blog by Helen Yang, following the NGO CSW66 parallel event “Asia Actions in Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment”. "The Soroptimist International of Truth, Goodness and Beauty in Kaushing has once again organised an NGO CSW66 parallel event featuring “Asia's Actions in Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment ” on 21st March 2022

Saving Our World – We Must Act Now

Article written by SI Advocacy Advisor, Bev Bucur. In February 2022, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report recognising the devastating and deadly consequences of climate inaction for humanity. Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability The report acknowledges the interdependence of climate, ecosystems and biodiversity,

Malala Yousafzai – SIA 2022 Convention Keynote Speaker

News from Soroptimist International of Americas is that Nobel Laureate, Malala Yousafzai is confirmed as keynote speaker at the SIA 47th Biennial Convention - taking place on Friday, 22 July and Saturday, 23 July. Malala will speak on Friday. The virtual convention will bring thousands together for professional and

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