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President Elect Siew Yong Gnanalingam’s Speech

Soroptimist International's President Elect, Siew Yong Gnanalingam, was unable to attend the Convention in person, and so recorded a special message for those in attendance. Martyna Wykrota provides the commentary of the event. President Elect Siew Yong Gnanalingam was not able to attend the Soroptimist International Dublin Convention due to

The First Ever Global Gender Equality Conference in Africa

Blog of Mary Muia, SI UNEA Representative Nairobi Center & Grace Kayirangwa, Soroptimist Rwanda Union. The 6th edition of the Women Deliver Conference #WD2023, was held in Kigali, Rwanda between the 17 to 21 July 2023. Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people

Share Your Dublin Convention Experience: Take Our Evaluation Survey!

We hope you had an amazing time at the recent Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Your presence made the event memorable, and now, we want to hear all about your experience. Help us make future Conventions even better by filling out our comprehensive evaluation survey. Why Your Feedback Matters Your

Soroptimist International 2023 Dublin Convention – After Movie

The Soroptimist International Convention 2023 in Dublin was a monumental gathering of individuals committed to making a positive change in the world. From 27 - 29 July, thousands of Soroptimists from across the globe converged in the vibrant Irish capital to share ideas, inspire change and celebrate their collective efforts

International Literacy Day 2023

On International Literacy Day, our Federations proudly present a diverse collection of projects from around the world that illuminate the transformative power of Literacy and Education. From Marrakech, where girls have been provided the opportunity to continue their education in full support and at no cost, to Sierra Leone's Bo

Change of Insignia

A key part of any convention is the Change of Insignia, where we thank our past Directors and President for all their hard work and dedication and welcome new position holders. Martyna Wykrota provides us with the running of events below. Soroptimist International (SI) President Maureen Maguire presented SI Immediate

SI Dublin Convention Workshops

The SI Dublin Convention 2023 saw a dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise, with our Federation workshops taking centre stage. Each workshop contributed a distinct and enthusiastic dimension to the event. In this article, the SIHQ team report on the content of these workshops, showcasing the valuable contributions and innovative

Keynote Speech: Felisa Tibbitts

On Friday 28 July, attendees at the SI Dublin Convention 2023 witnessed an engaging presentation by Felisa Tibbitts, a prominent figure in the field of human rights and education. With an emphasis on transformative education's role in tackling climate change and fostering global citizenship, Tibbitts outlined a vision for empowering

Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023

Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023 On Saturday 29 July, at the SI Dublin Convention 2023, we heard in depth from our United Nations (UN) Representatives, about their experiences, practice and involvement across the seven UN centres which SI is present. This talk offered quick tour

Keynote Speech: Renata Dwan

Dr. Renata Dwan is a policy expert and former UN official who has worked on peace and conflict issues in some of the world’s most complex crises. She currently works as a Senior Consulting Fellow of Chatham House and is also a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in