Author: watchthedot
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Recruiting for SI Representatives to the UN, Vienna
Dear Soroptimists Soroptimist International (SI) is delighted to announce that it is opening recruitment for permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Vienna. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Soroptimist who has a keen interest in international affairs, gender equality and human rights. We are seeking a Soroptimist who lives in the Greater Vienna area…
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Leveraging AI to Bridge the Gender Gap in Technology
Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club at UNCSW69 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technological landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for career growth, operational efficiency, and content creation. However, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it also mirrors and amplifies existing…
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How are digital rights for women and marginalised groups going?
Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist International of the Americas, Connecticut Shoreline Club at UNCSW69 The rapid advancement of digital technology presents both opportunities and risks for women and girls, particularly those in marginalised communities. At the recent CSW69 panel discussion, ‘How Are Digital Rights for Women and Girls in…
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CSW69 Closing Ceremony
By Joseph Mason SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator As the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) came to a close at UN Headquarters in New York, Member States, civil society, and stakeholders reflected on progress, challenges, and renewed commitments to gender equality. Soroptimist International extends its sincere thanks to our…
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Changing face of violence against women
Blog by Margaret Daly, SI Communications Manager The CSW69 event, “The Changing Face of Violence,” focused on online violence against women and girls. In 2025, 30 years after the 4th World Conference on Women, achieving gender equality is more urgent than ever due to the global polycrisis and rising opposition to women’s rights. Opening remarks…
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NO CHILD LEFT A BRIDE: SUCCESSES & SETBACKS IN THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO END CHILD MARRIAGE
A collaborative report by Judy Toll (SI Perth), Sarah Barnbrook (SI Melbourne) and Cherrie Power (SI Shepparton and SI Melbourne). As delegates at CSW69, we joined a powerful side event focused on one of the most urgent issues facing girls worldwide: child marriage. Co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the UN, Unchained…
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Accelerating Gender Justice and Safe Workplaces for All: Advancing ILO Convention No. 190 for a Violence-Free Future
Blog written by Margaret Daly, SI Communications Manager. Held as a side event during the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), this discussion brought together global voices to examine progress on ILO Convention No. 190—an essential tool in the fight against workplace violence and harassment. ILO Convention No. 190 is…
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The Beijing Declaration Through the Lens of Indigenous Peoples
Blog by Cherrie Power – SI Shepparton and SI Melbourne While attending the 69th session of the Commission for the Status of Women (CSW69) at the UN in New York I had the pleasure of attending a parallel event titled ‘The Beijing Declaration Through the Lens of Indigenous Peoples’. It asked the quintessential question ‘How…
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The Beijing Platform for Action and Women’s Peacebuilding Leadership
Blog by Cherrie Power – SI Shepparton and SI Melbourne I was able to attend The Beijing Platform For Action and Women’s Peacebuilding Leadership parallel event. This event was hosted by the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, at the University of San Diego, in collaboration with the NGO CSW Forum and the 2025 Commission…