Multilingual education based on mother tongue instruction, not only improves learning outcomes, but is a key element of inclusion. SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para blogs from UNESCO.
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SI UN Representatives, Maria Fornella and Frances Zainoeddin report from the CSocD58 side event in New York which was organised by SI, and focused on the topic of 'the Rise of Homelessness in Ageing Women'.
SI UN Representative, Berthe De Vos-Neven, provides an insiders look at the history and function of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
SI UN Representatives, Mary Muia and Beatrice Oluoch, report on the latest events held at the UN Centre in Nairobi.
A blog by SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, following her attendance at the 58th Session of UN Commission on Social Development: 'Affordable Housing and Social Protection systems for all to address homelessness'.
The strategy of encouraging women to study science and choose a scientific career is no longer enough. A more "systemic" approach needs to be taken, one that looks at the obstacles and cultural phenomena that push women to give up their ambitions. SI UN Representative in Paris, Evelyne Para, examines the gender gap in science and engineering.
Twenty-five years ago, 186 countries gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark for the World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), joined by 2,300 representatives from 811 non-governmental organisations and created the Copenhagen Declaration and Program for Action.
Following the 10th International Forum on Food and Nutrition, SI UN Representative, Liliana Mosca, blogs about the positive effects of sustainable diets and food sourcing on the global economy and environment.
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, Blogs about the important role of Education and its effects on people, prosperity, the planet and peace.
SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, discusses the effects of incorporating women in UN Peacekeeping operations.
SI UN Representative in Paris, Marie-Christine Gries blogs about UNESCO's decision to support and develop the practice of sharing scientific knowledge and research.
A conference as part of a European Union-funded project, 'Soroptimists Advocate Gender Equality (SAGE) in Work'. Best practices from various countries were shared as well as valuable insights for progresses to 'bridge the glass cliff'.
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