Category: Blog
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A Global Voice for Women – Lifting Women out of Poverty
On 14 March, the Soroptimist International Federations of Soroptimist International of Europe; Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland; Soroptimist International of South West Pacific and Soroptimist International of Americas, joined together to deliver the event: ‘Lifting Women out of Poverty through Lifelong Learning’. Quality education for women and girls throughout their lifespan is a…
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Inclusive Social Protection for Women and Girls: Best Practices and Equity
Friday 15 March, United Nations Conference Room A, saw an excellent event sponsored by Soroptimist International and the Mission of Romania. The aim of the event was to exchange ideas and discuss best practices for inclusive approaches to social protection to ensure no woman or girl is left behind. Opening Comments were given by Ms.…
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Insight into the WHO Report on health of refugees and migrants
Barbara Rochman, SI UN Representative in New York, provides insight into sections of the WHO Report on ‘Health of Refugees and Migrants’, with specific focus on issues effecting women and girls.
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Addressing Menstrual Hygiene Management
Equipped with knowledge and evidence provided by Soroptimist International’s grassroots projects, UN Representative, Mary Muia speaks at the Fourth Session of the UN Environment Assembly Nairobi Kenya on the topic of ‘Menstrual Hygiene Management in a waste, toxic and disposal free world’.
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ENSURING ROBUST SPACES FOR CIVIL SOCIETIES
A blog by Dr. Achina Kundu, President Elect of National Association of Soroptimist International (NASI) of India, 2018-2020, member of Soroptimist International of Calcutta “I had the opportunity to be a panellist and speak at an event on ‘Civil Society and Gender Empowerment – Ensuring Robust Spaces for Civil Society to Strengthen Sustainable Infrastructure for…
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Pushing back against the push back
A blog by Ayushi Kundu, Soroptimist International of Calcutta “The highlight of CSW63 for me so far has been attending the Town Hall Meeting of Civil Societies and to hear United Nations Secretary General António Guterres speak for the first time. This was a main event on day two of CSW63. The theme of the…
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Health for All Through Women’s Human Rights: Ensuring Universal Health Coverage & Social Protection
CSW63 Event Health for All Through Women’s Human Rights: Ensuring Universal Health Coverage & Social Protection – hosted by World Health Organization (WHO) A blog by Lee Ann Cochran “The key message heard repeatedly during this session was that Universal Health Coverage (UHC), is possible for all countries, when you have unwavering political commitment. Why…
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Addressing Gender in Migration
The morning of Monday 11 March, saw the first of several events organised, or co-organised by Soroptimist International, to be held over the coming two weeks, at the Commission on the Status of Women Sixty-third session. Organised by Pan Pacific and SouthEast Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) and Soroptimist International (SI), the event ‘Addressing Gender through…
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Vocational Training of Women: an excellent investment
11 March saw the event ‘Vocational training of women: an excellent investment’ sponsored by Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) and co-sponsored by Women for Water Partnership (WfWP), Business and Professional Women (BPW) and Soroptimist International (SI). Access to sustainable water-related services and infrastructure matters. Dysfunction, whether due to inadequate maintenance, weak management, limited structural funding…
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CSW NGO Briefing 13 March
Susan O’Malley Chair of NGO CSW opens the briefing. Speakers: Andrew Gilmour, Assistant Secretary for Human Rights, OHCHR, NY Åsa Regnér, UN Women Lina Abu Habib, NGO CSW/Arab/MENA Haydee, Women’s Human Rights Defender Asa Regnér spoke of engaging with civil society and plans for a Global Forum for NGOs. The Forum would include agencies…