Category: Blog
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Don’t Talk About Us Without Us: Learning from the True Experts
A blog by SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, following her attendance at the 58th Session of UN Commission on Social Development: ‘Affordable Housing and Social Protection systems for all to address homelessness’.
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Is the gender gap narrowing in science and engineering?
The strategy of encouraging women to study science and choose a scientific career is no longer enough. A more “systemic” approach needs to be taken, one that looks at the obstacles and cultural phenomena that push women to give up their ambitions. SI UN Representative in Paris, Evelyne Para, examines the gender gap in science…
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25 years since the Copenhagen Declaration and Program for Action – a vision and commitment still valid today
Twenty-five years ago, 186 countries gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark for the World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), joined by 2,300 representatives from 811 non-governmental organisations and created the Copenhagen Declaration and Program for Action.
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Business and Innovation Through Sustainable Living
Following the 10th International Forum on Food and Nutrition, SI UN Representative, Liliana Mosca, blogs about the positive effects of sustainable diets and food sourcing on the global economy and environment.
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International Day of Education
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, Blogs about the important role of Education and its effects on people, prosperity, the planet and peace.
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The Presence of Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations
SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, discusses the effects of incorporating women in UN Peacekeeping operations.
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Make Science Accessible
SI UN Representative in Paris, Marie-Christine Gries blogs about UNESCO’s decision to support and develop the practice of sharing scientific knowledge and research.
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Soroptimists advocating for Gender Equality
A conference as part of a European Union-funded project, ‘Soroptimists Advocate Gender Equality (SAGE) in Work’. Best practices from various countries were shared as well as valuable insights for progresses to ‘bridge the glass cliff’.
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An Ethical Approach to Artificial Intelligence
A blog by Rina Dupriet, as she joined fellow SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) event ‘Youth Voices and the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Towards a Human-Centred Approach’, in Paris. “The two panels were organised by UNESCO. The first panel was about “Developing Principles for A.I.”,…
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The Weight of Words
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries reviews the new UNESCO handbook for journalists reporting Violence Against Women and Girls.