Author: watchthedot
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The role of water in tackling a global health emergency
It has been acknowledged that pandemics, which are large disease outbreaks that affect several countries, pose major health, social, and economic risks.
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Gathering Collective Power
It might not be New York and CSW64- however, it is the NGO/CSW Virtual Consultation Day.
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How Does Care Work Affect the Global Inequality Crisis?
SI UN Representative to FAO, Liliana Mosca, summarises and commends the latest report on global equality from Oxfam.
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A journey of discovery
SI Director of Advocacy, Bev Bucur proposes a journey of discovery – take the time to learn more about the SI Advocacy work, and the grassroots projects taking place far and wide.
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What is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?
SI Advocacy Coordinator, Hannah Agius, explains the role of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in shaping today’s progression towards gender equality.
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Protecting women and girls in Sierra Leone to #ENDFM
Rugiatu Neneh Koroma (Turay), SI Road to Equality Soroptimist Six activist, founder and Executive Director of the Amazonian Initiative Movement (AIM), organised two events in recognition of International Women’s Day 2020, to spread awareness amongst communities and take a stand against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). A Symposium ‘Men take action to protect women and girls…
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Women and the Environment: Roles, Risks and Rights
Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative in Bangkok, explains why gender and social justice should be embedded in climate action goals.
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Dreams come true in California
The SIA Dream It Be It; Career Support for Girls Program (DIBI) reached more than 50 high school girls in the rural Central Valley town of Clovis, California this year.
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CSW64 Political Declaration
Yesterday, the UN Commission on the Status of Women convened for its 64th session for a procedural meeting. Beyond the opening statements, the meeting allowed for the adoption of the Political Declaration. Member States also had the opportunity to deliver position statements on the Political Declaration. A link to a webcast of the session is…