Category: News
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The fifty-eighth Session of the Commission for Social Development
This year, CSocD is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commission and the 25th anniversary of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development, and the priority theme will be ‘Affordable Housing and Social Protection Systems for all to Address Homelessness’.
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Your Voice at the UN
This month’s edition discusses the future of education for women and girls, with news from SI UN Representatives at UNESCO, a comprehensive review of gender equality across the Asia Pacific region from SI’s UN Representative in Bangkok, and an introduction to the upcoming events to be held at the UN centre in New York.
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Mariet Verhoef-Cohen receives Global Impact Award
In recognition of her work at Soroptimist International and Women for Water Partnership, The Evolutionary Business Council has announced our very own Mariet Verhoef-Cohen as winner of its prestigious GLOBAL IMPACT Award for 2019 in the 6th Annual EBC Awards of Excellence.
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A Letter from SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen
As my term as your President draws to a close, we reflect on progress and look forward to the future.
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Your Voice at the U.N.
This edition of ‘Your Voice at the UN’ follows the recent work of SI’s UN Representatives in Paris, with particular focus on the 40th Session of the UNESCO General Conference.
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Activism is about Passion – Meet Gift Abu, Nigeria #SoroptimistSix
Gift Abu is one of the SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix – a trained nurse and midwife in Nigeria, and an Anti-FGM Media activist since 2013.
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A warm invitation to the SIFAF 5th Biennial Conference 2020
An opportunity to be inspired by joining Soroptimists from all over Africa and beyond, to energise, network, and enjoy tours, opportunities, and social events.
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Grassroots work to #ENDFGM in The Gambia – Lisa Camara #SoroptimistSix
Soroptimist International is delighted to introduce you to Mam Lisa Camara, one of our SI Road to Equality #SoroptimistSix. So vital on our Road to Equality – your support of the President’s Appeal, 2019-2021 will empower Lisa and others in their work within their own countries at the grassroots level, to End Female Genital Mutilation…