Author: watchthedot
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How has COVID-19 impacted the goal of achieving zero poverty?
SI Advisor to Advocacy, Pat Black questions if COVID -19 has quashed the world’s chances of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 1: ‘End Poverty in All it Forms Everywhere’ (SDG 1) by 2030?
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SI Annual General Meeting
SI President Sharon Fisher cordially invites Soroptimists to register their interest for the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Soroptimist International, as silent observers.
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An Interview with Dr. Josephine Kulea, Samburu Girls Foundation
SI President’s Appeal Coordinator, Ayushi Kundu, speaks to Dr. Josephine Kulea, HSC, Founder and Executive Director of Samburu Girls Foundation (SGF), a courageous youth activist whose work addresses Harmful Cultural Practices in Kenya.
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New Beginnings – The Soroptimist International Africa Federation
Soroptimist International is delighted to announce the inauguration of the Soroptimist International Africa Federation.
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter
26 June 1945, is recognised as one of the most significant dates in modern history. Following months of negotiations, representatives from 50 countries signed the Charter of the United Nations.
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There’s Power in Partnership
SI Representative to UNESCO, Marie-Christine, and guest blogger Martine Levy, WAGGGS Representative to UNESCO, demonstrate the power of partnership for women and girls.
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Build back better, build back greener – Act#ForNature
As part of the preparations for UNEA-5, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the UNEA Presidency, and partners from Major Groups and Stakeholders (MGS) organised The Act #For Nature Forum on the Sunday 7-12 June 2020.
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Launch of UN Human Rights Report 2019
Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, invited Non-Governmental Organisations to join her for the virtual launch from Geneva of the UN Human Rights Report 2019 at the beginning of June.
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COVID-19 AND FOOD SECURITY: THE CASE OF AFRICA
SI UN Representative to the FAO, Liliana Mosca, reports on the impact of COVID-19 on food security across Africa.