Category: Blog
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CSW61 NGO Consultation Day – Poetry in Motion
New York: Sunday 12 March saw the Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College, New York, throw open its doors for the CSW61 NGO Consultation Day.
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The Red Beanies Thunder Dragon Project
Soroptimists and The Red Beanies Thunder Dragon Project for Nuns and Disadvantaged Women and Girls in Bhutan.
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United Nations 55th Commission for Social Development
The 55th Commission for Social Development (CSocD) was held at the United Nations in New York from February 1 to February 10, 2017.
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Does e-learning address challenges of education systems worldwide?
Guest Blog by Emma Whitelock, CEO of Linking Education and Disability Scotland “Thanks to a nomination from Soroptimist International, I had the enormous privilege of giving a presentation and being part of a panel session on the subject of, ‘Does e-learning address challenges of education systems worldwide?’ at the 2016 International UNESCO conference, ‘The challenge of the…
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Bringing joy – See Solar Cook Solar
A blog by head teacher Peninah. Bringing joy, improved education, safe water and cooking for a community, See Solar, Cook Solar is bringing about positive changes and happiness to the children at Kinyaminagha School, the community and Peninah, their head teacher.
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I want to build a school
A blog by Sian Kent, SI Bangor and District in North Wales. “I want to build a school “– these were words spoken by Albert Mwansa (a local teacher), as he stood on a bare hill overlooking the village of Mkushi in Central Province, Zambia.
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Is Wonder Woman really that wonderful?
A Blog by SI UN Representative Bette Levy. “Everybody got really fired up following the startling announcement from the UN, which came right on the heels of the appointment of Mr Guterres as Secretary-General, that Wonder Woman was to be named the Honorary Ambassador of the Empowerment for Women & Girls.
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International Day of Older Persons
A blog by SI UN Representative Sabine Kinzer. “1 October, the 2016 United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) will take a stand against ageism by drawing attention to and challenging negative stereotypes and misconceptions about older persons and ageing.
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Poverty is Sexist
A blog by SI Interns New York Olivia Lin and Maria Pilar Gallardo. Poverty is Sexist – a bold statement by Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canadian Minister for International Development
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The Influence of Media on Society Rethink Media
A blog by SI Intern New York, Aleksandra Aultman (Sasha) The Influence of Media on Society Rethink Media