Category: Blog
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Connecting the dots: investing in gender data for gender equality
Side/parallel event at CSW68: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Written by Tania Gómez Herazo (Soroptimist International of Belgium – Club Aalst) Gender data financing challenges and solutions This event addressed how important it is to have available gender data and statistics for driving gender equality, and work needs to be done to close gaps…
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Education to support the elimination of gender inequality – SIA parallel event at CSW68
Written by: Alice Paola Pomè who attended this event. As part of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) held in New York between March 11 and 22, Soroptimist International organized a series of parallel events. The Federation of Soroptimist International Americas (SIA) organized a virtual event entitled ‘Accelerating Gender Equality through education…
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Soroptimist International South-East Asia-Pacific Federation: Environmental Stewardship in Waimea, New Zealand
This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific Federation (SISEAP) is at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges in the region. Through various projects, the federation has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development, gender equality, and the protection…
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Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland: Environmental Initiatives in Yorkshire and Whitstable
This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) continues to lead impactful environmental projects through its local clubs, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Recent projects in Dewsbury Country Park, Yorkshire, and Whitstable, Kent, highlight…
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Soroptimist International Europe: Transforming Lives in Kabekel Village, The Gambia
This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Europe has made a significant impact through its environmental and community development projects in Kabekel Village, The Gambia. This project, led by the Soroptimist Club of Silkeborg, Denmark, demonstrates the power of international cooperation…
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Soroptimist International Africa Federation: Leading Environmental Initiatives Across the Continent
This World Environment Day, we are sharing examples of best practices from across our federations to educate and inspire. Soroptimist International Africa Federation has been at the forefront of several impactful environmental projects aimed at promoting sustainability, reforestation, and community engagement. These initiatives span various regions, from Kampala to Madagascar, Kinshasa, and Khartoum, showcasing the…
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‘Decarbonising Organised Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal’ webinar
On 14 May 2024 many attendees were lucky enough to attend a fascinating webinar on organised environmental crime and the role that women play. Titled ‘Decarbonising Organised Crime: The Role that Women and Girls Play in Accomplishing this Goal’ the event was a virtual side event to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal…
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The Effectiveness of International Law in Protecting Women During Wars and Armed Conflict: From Prevention to Effective Enforcement, Lessons Learned From the Arab Region
Blog written by: Hana Smith, Advocacy Policy Advisor The question of international law in times of armed conflict is a question of ever-increasing relevance in today’s fragmented world. SI’s Advocacy Policy Advisor, Hana Smith, attended a side event at CSW68 which discussed the effectiveness of international law in protecting women during wars and armed conflict…
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The Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Blog of Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative at Bangkok. In the aftermath of World Earth Day, SI UN Representative Theresa Devasahayam reflects on the Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices in achieving the 2030 Agenda while addressing poverty and climate crises. Are We on Track…
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Feminist Climate Justice: A Framework for Action
Blog of Linda Witong, SI Advocacy Advisor. In this blog on Earth Day 2024, Soroptimist International Advocacy Advisor Linda Witong delves into the intersections of climate crises and gender inequality, drawing from a recent and significant report by UN Women. The report, titled ‘Feminist Climate Justice: A Framework for Action’, illuminates how existing gender disparities…