Author: watchthedot
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Fast Fashion’s Impact on Our Planet and Women’s Well-being
Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi. Picture this: every time you buy that trendy top for a bargain price, or those stylish jeans at an unbelievable steal, you may unknowingly be contributing to a staggering environmental toll. Fast fashion, the darling of our consumer-driven world, isn’t just about fleeting trends…
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MOST Forum: Managing Social Transformation and Governance Challenges
Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. On 17 and 18 June 2024, the 2nd Forum MOST (Management of Social Transformations) brought together at UNESCO Paris numerous representatives of Member States, academics and the business world, several NGOs and participants from civil society. In a world facing unprecedented challenges related to inequality,…
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Soroptimist International Foundation project in Lumière, Bamako in Mali update: training successfully completes, and the project appears in Malian media outlets
We are thrilled to report that both the training phases of Soroptimist International Foundation project, in partnership with Soroptimist International (SI) Club Lumière, Bamako in Mali, West Africa, have successfully concluded. All 100 women taking part passed the tests in literary skills in the Bambara language, food production techniques and entrepreneurial and cooperative management. Training…
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The Road to Busan: The INC’s Journey Towards a Plastic Pollution Treaty
Blog of Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established by the UN General Assembly on 11 December 1990 to negotiate a framework convention on climate change. The INC held five sessions where over 150 states discussed binding commitments, targets, and timetables for emissions reductions, financial mechanisms,…
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Advancing Intergenerational Well-being and Health Against Plastic Pollution
Blog of Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi Plastic pollution is a pervasive and escalating crisis that impacts every aspect of our lives. Its detrimental effects on health and the environment are particularly pronounced among vulnerable groups, including children, women, and informal workers. Recently, I had the privilege of attending an insightful…
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Join us for a webinar on ‘Building Global Momentum for a Sustainable and Equitable Future’
Please join us for this side event to the United Nations Summit of the Future (SOTF) which is taking place in New York during 20 to 23 September 2024, attendance is available online. In this webinar experts and advocates in Environment, Financing for Development, and Social Justice will explore how to transform systems to prioritize…
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The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Blog of Joe Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which began on September 10, 2024, marks a significant moment in the global pursuit of progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although the UNGA does not have a specific theme for the session, the…
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Human Rights Council Discussion: AI, Tech & Human Rights
Blog of Dr. Olga Tzortzatou-Nanopoulou, SI UN Representative in Geneva. As the next UN Human Rights Council meeting begins, it is important to reflect on the recent high-level informal discussion led by Ambassador Omar Zniber. The discussion focused on the critical intersection of new technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and the digital divide, with a strong…
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Safeguarding education in conflict zones
Blog of Berthe De Vos-Neven, SI UN Representative in Geneva. As we look ahead to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57), it’s crucial to reflect on the discussions and initiatives from HRC56 that continue to shape our path forward. One of the most pressing issues addressed at HRC56 was the global crisis…
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Opening Session of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Blog of Pascale Muylaert, SI UN Representative Designate in Geneva. As we anticipate the upcoming 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, it’s crucial to reflect on the significant discussions and outcomes of the previous session held earlier this year. The 56th session laid bare the ongoing global challenges and provided a platform…