Author: watchthedot
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UN Financing for Development Forum 2017
The second ECOSOC forum on financing for development (FfD) follow-up, met at the UN in New York for 4 days at the end of May this year.
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The Lost Children
At the 26th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice 2017, UN Vienna May 25, 2017, SIE Immediate Past President, Ulla Madsen was panellist at the side event, ‘The Lost Children – Safeguarding unaccompanied migrant minors from going missing’.
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SI President’s Post: Celebrating many years of Soroptimist service
On Saturday 6 May 2017, SI Christchurch held a function to honour members who have given exemplary service to Soroptimist International over the past 68 years.
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Entrance of Gender Issues into Global Environmental Development Agenda
At the UN Environment in Nairobi, 2017 is an important year for the third UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 3) where decisions are made on different issues on Environment that continue to shape our future.
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SI President’s Post: Promoting Awareness of Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is a heinous crime and one which affects women in greater numbers than men. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness, and advocate for change to address this confronting issue.
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SI President’s Post: Irish Soroptimists Come Together Annually
It was my pleasure and privilege to attend the 51st Annual Joint North / South Conference for Irish Soroptimists and guests, held 19 – 21 May, in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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President’s Post: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Prisons
Reporting from the CCPCJ, and an event highlighting the importance of ensuring access to effective measures for PMTCT of HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health services in prison.
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Beyond Rescue… The Long Road of Recovery for Human Trafficking Victims
A blog by Gina Vucci, SI Marin. In 2014, Soroptimist International Marin hosted a Human Trafficking Awareness event and created a film, ‘What is Human Trafficking? Why Should We Care?’ with Canadian investigative journalist, Julian Sher, subsequently shown at the Commission on the Status of Women in 2015.
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SI President’s Post: Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
The CCPCJ side event sessions on violence against women – “The Collection of Data on Gender-Related Killing of Women and Girls: Promising Practices” and “The Special Event: Establishing Femicide Watches in Every Country in the World” were informative and well attended reflecting keen interest from governments and civil society.
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Elder Abuse – Does it Exist?
“In 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The fact that we need a special day to call attention to the existence of harmful practices against older persons is in itself a shameful indictment on society”.