Author: watchthedot
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COVID-19 and the Rise in Domestic Violence
SI UN Representative in Paris, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A poignant message of domestic violence
by Sarah Gallardo, Sarah Speaks Up My mind is wandering, feeling concern for those people who will be holed up with their abuser, forced to stay home by this global pandemic. COVID-19 is causing physical isolation from most of the world as we try to control its spread. During this time, I fear for Domestic…
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Dear Diary – Soroptimists share their stories
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges through our countries, our communities, and our lives, Barbara Rochman, and Wanda Price share their thoughts with us, and we are reminded that for today we stand together, yet apart, and face a ‘new normal’.
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Soroptimists staying connected across the globe
A blog by SI Director Dawn Marie Lemonds Last week Soroptimist International (SI) of Salisbury- a club chartered in the United Kingdom just last year, invited me and to attend its club meeting using the Zoom online platform and what a wonderful experience we had! How fascinating it was to learn about the activities of…
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The Pandemic and Organised Crime
Linda Witong looks at how the Pandemic is shaping and influencing Organised Crime and illicit markets.
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Victims of Domestic Violence at Greater Risk with Stay at Home Orders
Gina Vucci, author, and women’s human rights activist, based in the U.S., takes a look at the escalating danger of domestic violence – a parallel pandemic taking place behind closed doors.
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Findings from the UN World Water Development Report 2020
An informative review of the recently released United Nations World Water Development Report 2020 by SI Special Advisor to Advocacy, Linda Witong
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Green light for fifth Soroptimist International Federation – SI of Africa
Jubilation and joy- a ‘Yes’ for the formation of the Soroptimist International Africa Federation.
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Key Priorities in Education
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, discusses the need to prioritise education if the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved.
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THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORLD OF WORK
SI UN Representative in New York, Marie D’Amato-Rizzi, urges Soroptimists to encourage their governments to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s ‘Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (C190)’.