Category: Blog
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International Day of the Girl Child at UNESCO
Blog of Marie-Christine Gries, SI Representative to UNESCO, Paris. This project is run by a group of representatives of UNESCO’s NGO partners. Its goal is to ensure that the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is celebrated more widely throughout the world. The working group behind the project was set up in 2017 on…
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The right to food, Between Deprivation and Waste
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome. “The Right to Food: Between Deprivation and Waste. It’s Time to Act” is the title of the study seminar organised by the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the FAO, IFAD, and WFP, and the Forum Roma of Non-Governmental Organisations of Catholic inspiration,…
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Redefining Justice: The Story of the Sepur Zarco Grandmothers
Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. During the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, UN Women organized a high-level side event, “Gender Transformative Access to Justice: The Sepur Zarco Case”, which took place on 25 September 2024 in the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The event was co-sponsored…
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Strengthening Action to Combat Violence Against Women
Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. On 2 October 2024, a well-attended side event titled “Strengthening Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls through Cooperation” was held during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57). Co-organised by the Permanent Delegation of the Council of Europe to the…
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The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family
Blog of Stacy Ciulik, SI Representative to the UN in Geneva. The 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family is a timely moment to reflect on the important role that families play in upholding and protecting human rights across the world. On 25 September 2024, the 25th meeting of the 57th session of…
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What links SI Europe, a New Zealand marathon runner, a school in Rwanda, a travelling Soroptimist and a small SI club in New Zealand?
Contributors: Sharron Maree SI Waitara President, Members: Thelma Luxton, Theresa Lyford and Madison Chamberlain from SI Rangatahi– New Zealand Picture above: SI Club Kigali What do a Soroptimist International Europe magazine article, a New Zealand marathon runner, an African school in Rwanda, a young Soroptimist traveling in Africa, and a small SI Club Waitara in…
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The Last to Eat: Gender Bias and Global Nutrition
Blog of Habiba Alambo, SI Representative to the UN in Nairobi. 60%. Imagine that. Approximately 60% of the 354 million people worldwide who are severely hungry are women and girls, according to a recent report by UN Women. This staggering statistic reflects more than just food insecurity—it highlights deep-rooted gender biases embedded in cultural practices…
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Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative to the FAO in Rome. As global leaders, experts, and advocates gather for the World Food Forum in Rome, the world’s attention is drawn to the urgent issue of food security. This year’s World Food Day, celebrated across hundreds of events worldwide, emphasises the theme “Right to Foods for…
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The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome. As the World Food Forum takes place from 14-18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, global attention is once again focused on the importance of building resilient food systems. From 26 to 28 September 2024, the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture was held at…
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Global Food Forum: Working towards sustainable agriculture
Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome, The main event for 2024 of the World Food Forum – WFF – is scheduled to take place from 14 to 18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, as well as online. This exciting worldwide gathering will unite global experts, dedicated activists, and…