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  • Recruiting for SI Representatives to the UN, Vienna

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    Dear Soroptimists Soroptimist International (SI) is delighted to announce that it is opening recruitment for permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Vienna. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Soroptimist who has a keen interest in international affairs, gender equality and human rights. We are seeking a Soroptimist who lives in the Greater Vienna area…

  • CSW69 Closing Ceremony

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    By Joseph Mason SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator As the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) came to a close at UN Headquarters in New York, Member States, civil society, and stakeholders reflected on progress, challenges, and renewed commitments to gender equality. Soroptimist International extends its sincere thanks to our…

  • CSW69 Opening Ceremony: A Renewed Call for Gender Equality and Action

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    Blog by Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. The 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) opened with a powerful call for action, reflecting on the progress and setbacks since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA). As the world marks the 30 year anniversary of this historic…

  • Soroptimist International and CoNGO’s joint statement on AI and its impact on women and girls

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    On behalf of Soroptimist International and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), we are pleased to publish this joint statement on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on women and girls in the spirit of International Women’s Day 2025. While artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies present new…

  • Upcoming event: Hazardous drug consumption in advanced age: the crux of polypharmacy

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    Soroptimist International is very pleased to be taking part in a Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) side event titled ‘Hazardous drug consumption in advanced age: the crux of polypharmacy’. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will hold its sixty-seventh session from Monday 10 March, to Friday 14 March 2025 in Vienna. This event has been…

  • Soroptimist International at CSW69: Advocacy Resource Pack

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    Soroptimist International (SI) is actively participating in the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), continuing its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s rights.   To support delegates attending CSW69, SI has launched an Advocacy Resource Pack, designed to empower participants with essential information and tools for effective advocacy.  The resource…

  • SI Webinar: On the Road to CSW69

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    Watch the ‘On the Road to CSW69’ Webinar here. Visit the ‘Soroptimist International at CSW69’ webpage for regular updates. As Soroptimist International (SI) prepares to make its mark at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), members gathered for an essential advocacy training webinar. Opened by SI President Siew Yong…

  • Connecting the Dots Webinar: Beijing +30, CEDAW, and the SDGs

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    Soroptimist International (SI) recently hosted an informative webinar exploring key milestones and frameworks for advancing gender equality, including CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Featuring a panel of expert speakers from across SI—Berthe De Vos-Neven, Dawn Marie Lemonds, Linda Witong Abrahm, and Pat Black—the event provided a detailed overview…

  • SI co-organises upcoming event on addressing global crises

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    Soroptimist International has joined up with International Presentation Association, Sikh Human Rights Group and the Bahá’í International Community to organise a side event in the margins of the 63rd session of the UN Commission for Social Development. Titled ‘Building Social Resilience and Solidarity: Community-Led Approaches to Addressing Global Crises’ the event takes place on 11…

  • New Where We Stand Position Papers: Human Trafficking & Child, Early, and Forced Marriage

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    Introducing Soroptimist International’s New Position Papers on Human Trafficking and Child, Early and Forced Marriage Our Where We Stand Position Papers serve as a cornerstone of the Soroptimist International commitment to advocating for the rights of women and girls worldwide, providing a clear articulation of our stance on critical global issues. These papers not only…