Author: watchthedot
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Soroptimist International and CoNGO’s joint statement on AI and its impact on women and girls
On behalf of Soroptimist International and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), we are pleased to publish this joint statement on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on women and girls in the spirit of International Women’s Day 2025. While artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies present new…
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Ensuring the future presence of women and girls in STEAM
Blog by Marie Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO in Paris. Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) In the new technologies, every country in the world is affected by the phenomenon of gender distortion, despite a few pockets of equality between men and women. These exceptions at least have the merit of confirming that individual…
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Upcoming event: Hazardous drug consumption in advanced age: the crux of polypharmacy
Soroptimist International is very pleased to be taking part in a Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) side event titled ‘Hazardous drug consumption in advanced age: the crux of polypharmacy’. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will hold its sixty-seventh session from Monday 10 March, to Friday 14 March 2025 in Vienna. This event has been…
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Celebrating Commonwealth Accreditation: A New Standard for Recognised Organisations
Blog by Pat Dale MBE, SI Representative to the Commonwealth. On 11th February 2025, I was invited to attend a special event with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC. The event marked an important milestone for accredited organisations within the Commonwealth, with the introduction of a new accreditation badge—a unique symbol of…
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Soroptimist International at CSW69: Advocacy Resource Pack
Soroptimist International (SI) is actively participating in the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), continuing its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s rights. To support delegates attending CSW69, SI has launched an Advocacy Resource Pack, designed to empower participants with essential information and tools for effective advocacy. The resource…
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SI Webinar: On the Road to CSW69
Watch the ‘On the Road to CSW69’ Webinar here. Visit the ‘Soroptimist International at CSW69’ webpage for regular updates. As Soroptimist International (SI) prepares to make its mark at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), members gathered for an essential advocacy training webinar. Opened by SI President Siew Yong…
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Championing Women and Girls in Science: A Decade of Progress and Challenges
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), observed annually on 11 February, marks a crucial moment to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality in science and to reaffirm commitments to breaking down the barriers that still exist. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, IDWGS highlights the persistent…
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Spread Awareness, Inspire Action; Together We can Make a Difference! World Cancer Day 2025
Blog by Mary Muia, President of Soroptimist International Africa Federation Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. According to recent data from the world health organization (WHO), cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 10 million deaths in 2022. Preventable deaths:…
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Connecting the Dots Webinar: Beijing +30, CEDAW, and the SDGs
Soroptimist International (SI) recently hosted an informative webinar exploring key milestones and frameworks for advancing gender equality, including CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Featuring a panel of expert speakers from across SI—Berthe De Vos-Neven, Dawn Marie Lemonds, Linda Witong Abrahm, and Pat Black—the event provided a detailed overview…
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AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation
Blog by Evelyne Para, SI Representative at UNESCO. At UNESCO, the International Day of Education on 24 January 2025 was dedicated to “AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on the impact of emerging technologies on education, and to revisit the idea of lifelong…