Author: watchthedot
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TABOOS AND IGNORANCE: MENSTRUATION
Blog by Marie Christine Gries, SI Representative at UNESCO in Paris AN ISSUE ON GENDER EQUALITY In 2014, the United Nations established an International Menstrual Hygiene Day on the 28th of May, the fifth month of the year (a date that is easy for women to decipher, as it symbolises the average 28-day menstrual cycle…
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SI Annual General Meeting (AGM) announced for 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Soroptimist International Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday 12 July at 07:00 am BST. It would be fantastic if you could all please join us and listen to some interesting updates. Please register in advance on Zoom!
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Soroptimist International Foundation proudly announces the launch of ‘Greening Our Horizons’ in Kenya
On Saturday 24 May 2025, the grounds of Kabete Rehabilitation School became a centre of environmental action as the Soroptimist International Union of Kenya, in collaboration with all 14 Soroptimist clubs nationwide, launched the “Greening Our Horizons: Soroptimists Leading the Way’ project. The launch at Kabete marked the beginning of a long-term commitment by Soroptimist…
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Save Mother Earth – Save the Future: Women and Water Webinar
Watch the full webinar recording now on YouTube. On World Environment Day, Soroptimist International and Women for Water Partnership co-hosted a webinar exploring the links between gender equality, water security, and environmental justice. From grassroots impact to global advocacy, the event brought together a diverse panel of women leaders working at the forefront of climate…
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Building a Future That Works for All: The Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact
Blog of Linda Witong, Soroptimist International Advocacy Advisor. In September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark set of documents aiming to redefine international cooperation and multilateral governance in the 21st century. Collectively known as the Pact for the Future, the package also includes the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on…
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The 58th Commission on Population and Development
Blog by Bette Levy, Soroptimist International Representative to the United Nations in New York. The 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) convened at UN Headquarters in New York from April 7 to 11, 2025, under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” While…
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Youth Voice in Science Diplomacy: UN CGIAR Science Week 2025 Outcomes
Blog By Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi. From 9 to 13 April 2025, the United Nations Office in Nairobi hosted the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Science Week 2025 — a landmark global gathering of scientists, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, farmers, civil society actors, and youth advocates. The theme, “Transforming…
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Towards a Legally Binding Instrument on Ageing
Blog by Frances Zainoeddin, SI Representative to the UN in New York After 14 years of data-gathering, analysis of evidence and proving that the rights of older persons have been denied, ignored and refused, the moment arrived on 3 April 2025 when the Human Rights Council (HRC) decided to establish an intergovernmental working group to…
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Promoting synergies between science and diplomacy
Blog by Evelyne Para, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. On 25 and 26 March 2025, a Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy took place at UNESCO Paris. It was a first! Alongside many other NGOs and associations, I had the opportunity to participate in this important meeting organised by UNESCO as part of the International Decade…
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Key Takeaways from CSW69
The Sixty-Ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 10 to 21 March 2025. In place of a priority theme, the focus of this year’s session stood out as a key moment to review the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action…