Author: watchthedot
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Activism is about Passion – Meet Gift Abu, Nigeria #SoroptimistSix
Gift Abu is one of the SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix – a trained nurse and midwife in Nigeria, and an Anti-FGM Media activist since 2013.
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A warm invitation to the SIFAF 5th Biennial Conference 2020
An opportunity to be inspired by joining Soroptimists from all over Africa and beyond, to energise, network, and enjoy tours, opportunities, and social events.
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Grassroots work to #ENDFGM in The Gambia – Lisa Camara #SoroptimistSix
Soroptimist International is delighted to introduce you to Mam Lisa Camara, one of our SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix. So vital on our Road to Equality – your support of the President’s Appeal, 2019-2021 will empower Lisa and others in their work within their own countries at the grassroots level, to End Female Genital Mutilation…
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I want to tell the world #ENDFGM
Soroptimist International is delighted to introduce you to Sadia Hussein, Kenya, an ambitious and accomplished young woman, and one of our SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix. So vital on our Road to Equality – your support of the President’s Appeal, 2019-2021 will empower Sadia and others in their work within their own countries at the…
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Writing a new refugee story
The refugee crisis is a gender-based violence crisis. A brave community of refugee girls are using their stories to tell us why. An article by Anne K. Ream What does it mean to be a refugee today? In an era when borders are closing, nationalism is rising, and politicians and pundits from across the globe…
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Protection of rights & Prevention of Violence #16daysofActivism
The Fourth World Conference of Women’s Shelters (4WCWS) was held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in southern Taiwan. The Opening Ceremony was on 5 November and advocates from 100 nations, with 1,400 government and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) representatives in attendance, eager to share ideas on how to improve women’s shelters and end violence against women. …
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Introducing Ayo – Soroptimists Supporting Youth Activism to End FGM & Child Marriage #16days
Soroptimist International is delighted to introduce you to Ayodeji Bello, an ambitious and accomplished young woman, and one of our SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix. So vital on our Road to Equality – your support of the President’s Appeal, 2019-2021 will empower Ayo and others in their work within their own countries at the grassroots…
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When a journalist comes to call #16days
In June 2019 President-Elect, Sharon Fisher, Director of Advocacy, Bev Bucur, and SI United Nations New York Representative, Bette Levy, attended the Women Deliver Conference in Vancouver, Canada. Women Deliver is a leading global advocate for gender equality and the health, rights, and well-being of girls and women. 8,000 people – including heads of states,…
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Elder Women – Violence and Discrimination #16days
Age discrimination is a widespread phenomenon: in all countries of the world older people may endure physical, sexual, psychological, verbal or financial violence.