Author: watchthedot
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Gender equality, a force for tomorrow defended by UNESCO
Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. The global crises we have been witnessing for several years show us the extent to which we need to find structural solutions that allow us to build and shape sustainable and peaceful societies. None of these interrelated crises can be solved by a single country and…
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Ocean Sciences: A Pillar for Sustainable Sea Management
Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. Our oceans, covering 71% of the world’s surface, play a pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth. They feed us, protect us and, critically, absorb more than 90% of the excess heat generated by global warming. The oceans are an invaluable source of economic, social and…
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Education for a Sustainable Future
Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. Education for Sustainable Development reorients education to empower learners of all ages to take action for environmental integrity, economic viability and a more equitable society. As part of the ongoing work on education for sustainable development, UNESCO organised a Side Event at the 42nd General Conference.…
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Our voice heard at the 42nd UNESCO General Conference
Blog of Evelyne PARA, SI Representative at UNESCO During the general policy debate of the plenary session of 11 November 2024, chaired by Ms Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Ambassador of Romania and President-elect of the 42nd General Conference of UNESCO, I had the chance to have the floor and to speak on behalf of Soroptimist International face…
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Opening Doors for 3000 Women and Girls
After two years of dedicated efforts, Soroptimist International (SI) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its President’s Appeal, “Opening Doors to a Bright Future,” officially ending September 2023. The initiative, led by SI President Maureen Maguire, was a remarkable journey that transformed the lives of 3,000 women and girls across the world. Launched…
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Welcome to the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference
Blog of Evelyne PARA, UN SI Representative at UNESCO. The 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference opened on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, and it will conclude its work on Wednesday 22 November 2023. The formal ceremony of the Opening Day was marked by three addresses: The speech of the…
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SI UN Representative Recruitment: New York and Nairobi
Application Deadline: Friday 8 December 2023 12:00 Noon GMT Are you interested in advocating for women and girls to ensure that they have the best life possible? If yes, consider applying to become a United Nations (UN) Representative working on behalf of Soroptimist International (SI) and join the current team of 19 dedicated Soroptimist Representatives. Soroptimist…
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Think Critically, Click Wisely: How to put Technology at the service of Education?
Blog of Evelyne Para, SI UN Representative at UNESCO. In the current period of tension and multiple global upheavals, marked by unresolved conflicts, the growing threat of climate change and economic turbulence, we are concerned about the many threats that are shaking societies today, particularly those arising from disinformation. Radio, television, computers, Internet and social…
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One Year Later – A Discussion on Iran’s Human Rights
Blog of Donatella Benjamin, SI UN Representative in Geneva. During the inaugural session of the fifty-fourth regular meeting of the Human Rights Council (HRC) held in Geneva on September 11, 2023, Mr. Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivered a powerful address titled “Human rights are antidote to prevailing politics…
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Past President Patsy Daniels: A Tribute to a Lifetime of Service
Dear Soroptimists, I, like many other Soroptimists, am saddened to learn of the passing of Past International President Patricia “Patsy” Daniels, who passed away peacefully at home, on 21 October after a very short illness. I have not met Patsy, but I have heard so many wonderful things about her that I know she had…