Author: watchthedot
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Joint Action Can Build Bridges: Soroptimist International Representatives Attend the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers
From 27th to the 31st August, two Soroptimists from Mauritius attended the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers, which took place at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC). The Forum’s theme was ‘Education in the Commonwealth: Making it Happen’, focussing on the critical role of non-state actors in delivering accessible, acceptable, available, and high…
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Lisbon is hosting – The CHARTER ceremony of the SI Lisboa Caravela Club!
Lisbon will be hosting – The CHARTER ceremony of the SI Lisboa Caravela Club! You are WELCOME to this special event, with lots of surprises in our beautiful city! Dear Soroptimist Friends, Please find here our Program for the Charter Ceremony previewed for the 17th November 2012. For a registration form and hotel form please…
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SI signs to support the Regional NGO CSW Committees
The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) is an independent, international, non-profit membership association of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and decision-making and works to ensure that NGO voices be heard throughout the international arena. September 2012, Soroptimist International was among…
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UN Women Recognise Outstanding Work of SI
On the 24th October, 2012, UN Women are holding an honorary event entitled ‘Empowering Women for 25 years’. It will be the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Metro Chapter of the US National Committee for UN Women. The event will honour women and organisations who have, and are, making a difference towards the Advancement of…
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“What We Wish for Women and Girls” Voices of members from SI Newport Harbor Area
This weeks SoroptiVoice Blog comes from Dawn-Marie Lemonds, past International Programme Director and Club President of SI Newport Harbor Area. ‘I have the great fortune and honor of being my Club President this year. I wanted to start the year with an opportunity to find out what members really want for our target audience –…
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A Poem of Thanks from a Soroptimist
This was written by Sarvina Kang – a Cambodian Soroptimist sponsored by Western Australia in order to complete her Masters Programme in Development Management. Below she expresses her gratitude to Soroptimist International! “I would like to show my thankfulness for the donation from Soroptimist sisters Marianne Schweizer Strübin and Catherine Scheurer-Tribolet from Club Liestal, Switzerland…
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Soroptimists of the Founder Region help build Schools in Kenya!
This weeks blog comes from Governor Linda Sue Hansen of the Founder region! She talks about what it is to be a Soroptimist and a project she is involved with in Kenya raising funds for schools. Part of the reason I became a Soroptimist was the international aspect of doing projects around the world. I,…
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October 11th recognises 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. This will be its first year and it will signify a day for advocacy and action by and for girls, as the United Nations signals its global commitment to end gender stereotypes, discrimination,…
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Soroptimist International Papua New Guinea Congratulates Women MPs
On behalf of its Federation South West Pacific, Soroptimist International Papua New Guinea has congratulated three women MPs in their victorious battle in a male dominated political environment to win home in the elections for their respective areas. Delilah Gore, Loujaya Toni and Julie Soso fought furiously for their right to political participation and have…
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SI supports and endorses letter to Ban-Ki-moon
The final outcome document of Rio+20, ‘The Future We Want’ invites the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon to present a report on intergenerational solidarity and future generations. The World Future Council has written a joint open letter, together with 25 civil society organisations and alliances from around the world, including Soroptimist International, to the UN Secretary-General,…