Category: Blog
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Intersection of poverty and violence against older women
Blog written by Margaret Daly, SI Communications Manager Globally, the population of individuals aged 60 and older is projected to increase significantly, from 771 million (10 per cent) in 2022 to 1.5 billion (16 per cent) by 2050. As a result, the prevalence of elder abuse is also expected to rise. According to the United…
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Empowering Women to Reach Their Full Potential
Blog by Gail Dekreon, SIA Director 2024-2025, member of SI of San Francisco At CSW69 I attended an event on 11 March which featured Rose Academies, founded by Susan Stasi. It works to effectuate the blueprint for advancing women’s rights set out in the 1995 Beijing Platform. The Platform sets out 17 goals with targets…
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Soroptimists ‘On the Road’ to Bridging the Gaps of Beijing+30: CSW69 Parallel Event
Blog by Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. As part of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), Soroptimist International (SI) hosted the parallel event ‘Soroptimists On the Road to Bridging the Gaps of Beijing+30’. This event highlighted the ongoing challenges in gender equality and showcased the impactful work…
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Power4Girls: A Global Call to Invest in Girls’ Futures
Blog by Sarah Barnbrook, SI Club Melbourne, SISEAP At the heart of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, a powerful movement emerged—one driven by the voices, experiences, and relentless determination of adolescent girls. Hosted by UNICEF and Purposeful, the Power4Girls event was an electrifying call to action, reinforcing that girls are not only…
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Improving outcomes for trafficked migrant women and girls
Blog by Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator As part of the Sixty-Ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Peace Foundation, WARBE Development Foundation, and Apne AAP hosted a discussion on the intersection of migration and human trafficking. The event brought together policymakers, activists, and survivors to examine the vulnerabilities…
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Reimagining Motherhood: A Celebration of Purpose and Community
Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024-2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from SIA of Connecticut Shoreline, At the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, the workshop Reimagined Motherhood: A Conversation for Girls, Mothers, and Allies panel discussion facilitated by New York University professor Dr. Donna Cill, offered a profound and necessary discussion on the role of…
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Educating Women: Unlocking Global Potential and Overcoming Challenges Worldwide
Blog by Margaret Daly, SI Communications Manager On Monday 10 March 2025, Soroptimist International, Women in Leadership Organisation (WILO), and Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) hosted a CSW69 virtual event focused on the transformative power of education for women and girls. As the world strives for gender equality by 2030, this session explored…
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Celebrating Commonwealth Accreditation: A New Standard for Recognised Organisations
Blog by Pat Dale MBE, SI Representative to the Commonwealth. On 11th February 2025, I was invited to attend a special event with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC. The event marked an important milestone for accredited organisations within the Commonwealth, with the introduction of a new accreditation badge—a unique symbol of…
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Championing Women and Girls in Science: A Decade of Progress and Challenges
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), observed annually on 11 February, marks a crucial moment to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality in science and to reaffirm commitments to breaking down the barriers that still exist. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, IDWGS highlights the persistent…
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Spread Awareness, Inspire Action; Together We can Make a Difference! World Cancer Day 2025
Blog by Mary Muia, President of Soroptimist International Africa Federation Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. According to recent data from the world health organization (WHO), cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 10 million deaths in 2022. Preventable deaths:…