Author: watchthedot
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SI co-organises upcoming event on addressing global crises
Soroptimist International has joined up with International Presentation Association, Sikh Human Rights Group and the Bahá’í International Community to organise a side event in the margins of the 63rd session of the UN Commission for Social Development. Titled ‘Building Social Resilience and Solidarity: Community-Led Approaches to Addressing Global Crises’ the event takes place on 11…
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New Where We Stand Position Papers: Human Trafficking & Child, Early, and Forced Marriage
Introducing Soroptimist International’s New Position Papers on Human Trafficking and Child, Early and Forced Marriage Our Where We Stand Position Papers serve as a cornerstone of the Soroptimist International commitment to advocating for the rights of women and girls worldwide, providing a clear articulation of our stance on critical global issues. These papers not only…
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Announcing the SI Director of Advocacy for the 2026-2027 biennium
Berthe De Vos-Neven has been appointed as Soroptimist International’s Director of Advocacy (SIDA) for the 2026-2027 biennium. We had the chance to sit down with Berthe to discuss her new role and her vision for the future. Meet Berthe: Where are you based? I’m originally from Belgium, but my life and career have taken me…
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Our Voice at the United Nations: International Conference of NGOs, UNESCO
Our Voice at the United Nations: International Conference of NGOs, UNESCO The International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO), held biennially at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, is a crucial gathering for civil society organisations to collaborate, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships in support of UNESCO’s mission. This conference, held most recently from 17 to 19 December 2024,…
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International Conference of NGOs: The Science We Need for the Oceans We Want
Blog of Rina Dupriet, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. The International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO), which took place at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, from 17 to 19 December 2024, hosted a series of insightful sessions, including a discussion surrounding the “Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development” (2021-2030). This global initiative, spearheaded by UNESCO and supported…
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International Conference of NGOs: The Present-Day After Effects of Slavery
Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. The December 2024 International Conference of UNESCO’s NGO partners was marked by the strong presence of UNESCO’s programme managers. The Assistant Directors-General in charge of the sectors presented their activities and emphasised the indispensable and productive cooperation of NGOs partners in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development…
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The International Conference of NGOs: Strengthening Capacity for Action on Climate Challenges
Blog of Evelyne Para, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. The International Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) 2024 was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (France) from 17 to 19 December 2024. Organised every two years, this Conference is a key moment that brings together the network of 425 NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO.…
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International Conference of NGOs: Emerging Issues Related to Gender Equality
Blog of Evelyne Para, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. UNESCO has made gender equality a priority throughout its mandate, because it must be said that the current situation in the world remains worrying. Not only is progress too slow, but the Covid-19 pandemic, or the situation in Afghanistan where girls and women have been brutally…
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International Conference of NGOs: The Legacy of the Beijing Declaration
Blog of Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. The first session on day 2 of the International Conference of NGOs at UNESCO focused on the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – which is set to be reviewed at the upcoming Commission on the Status of Women in March…
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International Conference of NGOs: Building capacity and partnerships
Blog of Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. At the close of 2024, from 17 to 19 December, UNESCO hosted its biennial International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO), a key platform for civil society actors to convene, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships to advance UNESCO’s mission across the next biennium of centre work. The theme…