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The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family
Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the UN in Geneva. The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family is a timely moment to reflect on the important role that families play in upholding and protecting human rights across the world. On 25 September 2024, the 25th meeting of the 57th session of…
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What links SI Europe, a New Zealand marathon runner, a school in Rwanda, a travelling Soroptimist and a small SI club in New Zealand?
Contributors: Sharron Maree SI Waitara President, Members: Thelma Luxton, Theresa Lyford and Madison Chamberlain from SI Rangatahi– New Zealand Picture above: SI Club Kigali What do a Soroptimist International Europe magazine article, a New Zealand marathon runner, an African school in Rwanda, a young Soroptimist traveling in Africa, and a small SI Club Waitara in…
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Rose Academies Uganda Update
Rose Academies Uganda Update Our ongoing collaboration with Rose Academies Uganda has continued to positively impact the live of women and girls through the first half of 2024. Now under the purview of Soroptimist International Foundation, this programme has focused on empowering out-of-school youth through education and vocational skills training, providing them with valuable tools…
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The Last to Eat: Gender Bias and Global Nutrition
Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi. 60%. Imagine that. Approximately 60% of the 354 million people worldwide who are severely hungry are women and girls, according to a recent report by UN Women. This staggering statistic reflects more than just food insecurity—it highlights deep-rooted gender biases embedded in cultural practices…
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Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome. As global leaders, experts, and advocates gather for the World Food Forum in Rome, the world’s attention is drawn to the urgent issue of food security. This year’s World Food Day, celebrated across hundreds of events worldwide, emphasises the theme “Right to Foods for…
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The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome. As the World Food Forum takes place from 14-18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, global attention is once again focused on the importance of building resilient food systems. From 26 to 28 September 2024, the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture was held at…
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Soroptimist International CSW69 Written Statement
Soroptimist International’s Statement to the Sixty-Ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women has now been submitted Read our full statement here. The Sixty-Ninth Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), taking place in 2025 (10 to 21 March), offers a pivotal opportunity to reflect on the progress…
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Upcoming event: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Beijing+30 Civil Society Consultation, 19 and 20 October 2024
The NGO Committee on the Status of Women Geneva (NGO CSW Geneva) has announced the upcoming United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Beijing+30 Civil Society Consultation, scheduled for 19-20 October 2024 in Geneva. This in-person event will bring together NGO CSW Geneva member organizations, member states, and key stakeholders to review UNECE’s progress on…
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Widows: Challenges, Gaps and Best Practices event
We are pleased to announce that Soroptimist International is co-sponsoring a two day seminar organised by Widows Rights International on ‘Widows: Challenges, Gaps and Best Practices’, that will take place on 17 and 18 October 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. This is an in-person event and it is the first time that…
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Global Food Forum: Working towards sustainable agriculture
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome, The main event for 2024 of the World Food Forum – WFF – is scheduled to take place from 14 to 18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, as well as online. This exciting worldwide gathering will unite global experts, dedicated activists, and…