Author: watchthedot
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Soroptimist Clubs in Action – Recent Projects from Around the World
There were many fantastic projects and initiatives by Soroptimist Clubs worldwide reported in August. Club projects aimed to educate and empower women and girls in order to improve their lives. Particular focus was geared towards educational scholarships, empowerment programmes and health education for underprivileged women.Here a just a few examples of projects: In line with…
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International Day of the Girl Child
On 14 November 2011, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 66/170 which recognises October 11th as International Day of the Girl Child. It is a day for advocacy and action by and for girls, as the United Nations signals its global commitment to end gender stereotypes, discrimination, violence and economic disparities that disproportionately affect girls across the globe. Girls continue…
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Soroptimist International Club Friendship Day
On Club Friendship Day, 3 October, Soroptimist International celebrates the day that the very first Soroptimist Club was established in Oakland, California in 1921. Together, across continents and cultures, Soroptimists transform the lives of women and girls in need through local and international projects, friendship links with other clubs, and partnerships with local organisations that…
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SI joins #AWIDMembers virtual lobby: Women & #Post2015 Development Agenda
On 25 September, the UN Secretary-General will present his vision for the Post-2015 development agenda in a report to be considered by the 68th Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Soroptimist International will be joining other members of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) in reminding world leaders that women’s rights are human rights and must…
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International Day of Peace: Educate for Peace
"It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 100-day countdown message to the International Day of Peace Each year, International Day of Peace…
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International Peace Day – From Armed Conflict to a Culture of Peace
Image: SI Bangalore poster competition – Peace Day 2013 – St Euphrasia school "On this International Day of Peace, let us pledge to teach our children the value of tolerance and mutual respect. Let us invest in the schools and teachers that will build a fair and inclusive world that embraces diversity. Let us fight…
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We must break new ground to build the world we want: SI Statement on Post-2015 Agenda
Soroptimist International has added its voice to the global debate over developing a Post-2015 development agenda, releasing a Position Statement and series of key asks today. A worldwide discussion led by the United Nations is underway to shape a new development agenda to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) when they expire in 2015. The first…
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From De-miners in Lao to Peace Builders in Burundi: Educating and Empowering Women for Peace
This week’s SoroptiVoice blog for International Peace Day (21st September) comes from Kate Moore, a Soroptimist and Co-Chair of Action on Armed Violence. AoAV, formerly known as Landmine Action, carries out research, advocacy and field work to reduce the incidence and impact of global armed violence. Soroptimists in the UK have worked closely with them for many…
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24-Hour Broadcast for Peace – Watch here on 21st September!
Soroptimist International is proud to be part of the Peace One Day NGO coalition, working together for a safer world. On International Peace Day, 21 September, Peace One Day will present 24 hours of incredible live content from all around the world and you can watch it here! The broadcast will include: Peace One Day celebration…
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Building a Culture of Peace
As the UN prepares for International Day of Peace (21 September), Soroptimist International UN Representatives in New York attended the United Nations High Level Forum on the Culture of Peace. In this week’s SoroptiVoice blog, Paulette Forbes-Igharo reports on the Forum, with photographs by her fellow UN Representative Yoko Komori Olson. Yoko also met Deputy Executive Director of UN…