Category: Blog
-
COVID-19: Women’s role in the crisis response
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, praises the efforts of women in the COVID-19 response efforts.
-
COVID-19 and the rise of violence
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise in violence resulting from COVID-19.
-
UN Security Council and COVID–19
Soroptimist International supports all activities which work towards achieving SDG 16, promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. However, we do not hear of the work of the UN Security Council very often. I was invited recently through National Alliance of Women’s Organisations (NAWO) UK, to attend a virtual consultation with NGOs and the current…
-
Multilateralism in the time of COVID-19
SI Advocacy Coordinator takes hope and inspiration from UN discussion about multilateralism in the time of COVID-19.
-
COVID-19 and the Rise in Domestic Violence
SI UN Representative in Paris, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
A poignant message of domestic violence
by Sarah Gallardo, Sarah Speaks Up My mind is wandering, feeling concern for those people who will be holed up with their abuser, forced to stay home by this global pandemic. COVID-19 is causing physical isolation from most of the world as we try to control its spread. During this time, I fear for Domestic…
-
Dear Diary – Soroptimists share their stories
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges through our countries, our communities, and our lives, Barbara Rochman, and Wanda Price share their thoughts with us, and we are reminded that for today we stand together, yet apart, and face a ‘new normal’.
-
Soroptimists staying connected across the globe
A blog by SI Director Dawn Marie Lemonds Last week Soroptimist International (SI) of Salisbury- a club chartered in the United Kingdom just last year, invited me and to attend its club meeting using the Zoom online platform and what a wonderful experience we had! How fascinating it was to learn about the activities of…
-
Victims of Domestic Violence at Greater Risk with Stay at Home Orders
Gina Vucci, author, and women’s human rights activist, based in the U.S., takes a look at the escalating danger of domestic violence – a parallel pandemic taking place behind closed doors.
-
Key Priorities in Education
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, discusses the need to prioritise education if the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved.