This July, Soroptimist International will be represented in Geneva across major global spaces shaping the future of artificial intelligence, digital cooperation and technology governance.
SI Representatives Stacy Ciulik and Donatella Benjamin recently attended a session to identify gaps in the international human rights system and explore ways to address them, including the possibility of a new international instrument on older persons’ rights
Donatella Benjamin and Stacy Ciulik, SI Representatives to the United Nations in Geneva, reflect on the Annual Full-Day Discussion on the Human Rights of Women held during the 59th Human Rights Council session. Marking the 25th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325, the blog highlights urgent calls to address gender-based violence in conflict and humanitarian settings. With compelling insights from global experts, including Clara Sandoval of the Global Survivors Fund, the authors emphasize the critical need for survivor-centered reparations and international accountability to break cycles of trauma and uphold justice for women and girls worldwide.
Dr. Olga Tzortzatou Nanopoulou, Soroptimist International Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, shares reflections from the 78th World Health Assembly, spotlighting urgent global health priorities: suicide prevention, nursing leadership, and women’s health. The blog calls for compassionate, community-driven systems that center lived experience, especially of youth and women. With insights on policy gaps, digital innovation, and the economic value of investing in care, Olga advocates for health systems rooted in empathy, equity, and inclusive leadership.
Berthe De Vos Neven shares insights from the 37th meeting of UN Treaty Body Chairpersons in Geneva. The blog outlines the impact of UN budget cuts, the growing risks to human rights defenders, and the urgent need for sustained global support.