Category: Blog
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Share Your Dublin Convention Experience: Take Our Evaluation Survey!
We hope you had an amazing time at the recent Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Your presence made the event memorable, and now, we want to hear all about your experience. Help us make future Conventions even better by filling out our comprehensive evaluation survey. Why Your Feedback Matters Your feedback is invaluable to us.…
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Soroptimist International 2023 Dublin Convention – After Movie
The Soroptimist International Convention 2023 in Dublin was a monumental gathering of individuals committed to making a positive change in the world. From 27 – 29 July, thousands of Soroptimists from across the globe converged in the vibrant Irish capital to share ideas, inspire change and celebrate their collective efforts towards gender equality and women’s…
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International Literacy Day 2023
On International Literacy Day, our Federations proudly present a diverse collection of projects from around the world that illuminate the transformative power of Literacy and Education. From Marrakech, where girls have been provided the opportunity to continue their education in full support and at no cost, to Sierra Leone’s Bo district, where phonics books are…
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Change of Insignia
A key part of any convention is the Change of Insignia, where we thank our past Directors and President for all their hard work and dedication and welcome new position holders. Martyna Wykrota provides us with the running of events below. Soroptimist International (SI) President Maureen Maguire presented SI Immediate Past President Sharon Fisher, with…
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SI Dublin Convention Workshops
The SI Dublin Convention 2023 saw a dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise, with our Federation workshops taking centre stage. Each workshop contributed a distinct and enthusiastic dimension to the event. In this article, the SIHQ team report on the content of these workshops, showcasing the valuable contributions and innovative insights that emerged during this…
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Keynote Speech: Felisa Tibbitts
On Friday 28 July, attendees at the SI Dublin Convention 2023 witnessed an engaging presentation by Felisa Tibbitts, a prominent figure in the field of human rights and education. With an emphasis on transformative education’s role in tackling climate change and fostering global citizenship, Tibbitts outlined a vision for empowering individuals to catalyse a sustainable…
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Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023
Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023 On Saturday 29 July, at the SI Dublin Convention 2023, we heard in depth from our United Nations (UN) Representatives, about their experiences, practice and involvement across the seven UN centres which SI is present. This talk offered quick tour of these seven centres and…
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Keynote Speech: Renata Dwan
Dr. Renata Dwan is a policy expert and former UN official who has worked on peace and conflict issues in some of the world’s most complex crises. She currently works as a Senior Consulting Fellow of Chatham House and is also a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland. Our Advocacy Policy…
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Keynote Speech: Nicole Ameline
Our second keynote speech on Friday, 28 July, came from Nicole Ameline, former member of the National Assembly of France and distinguished member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Martyna Wykrota provided the summary of her talk below. Nicole Ameline is renowned for her strong advocacy of women’s…
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Keynote Speech: Jim Gamble
Our first keynote speech on day two (28 July) of the Soroptimist International Convention 2023, came from Jim Gamble, CEO of INEQE Safeguarding Group and an expert in child protection. The premise of his talk emphasised why the dangers regarding online safety and the safeguarding of children online are not about the technology per se,…