Category: News
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75th Session of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
The 75th session of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) will take place from 15 May to 2 June 2017 at the United Nations Geneva. Countries including Bhutan, Cameroon and Mongolia will be reviewed.
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CSW61 – A roadmap to women’s full and equal participation in the economy
In a press release dated 24 March 2017, it is announced that UN Member States have committed to ensure women’s full and equal participation and leadership in the economy
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Soroptimist Wins Design Competition for CSW Handbook Cover
The coveted prize of designing the cover of this years’ NGO CSW61 Handbook, has gone to Soroptimist Villy Makou. Here we talk to Villy to find out more about her inspiration for this fresh and original design.
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Syria ‘Back to School’
Take a look at the wonderful work of the Dutch Soroptimists and the Soroptimist/UNICEF project Syria ‘Back to School’. Thanks to their astonishing hard work, since 2014 they have collected more than € 500,000.
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Soroptimist International at CSW61
Less than a week away, 13 – 24 March 2017, will see the 61st Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61) taking place in the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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SI Announces International Director of Advocacy 2017-2019
Soroptimist International President, Yvonne Simpson is delighted to announce the appointment of Bev Bucur as International Director of Advocacy for the 2017 – 2019 biennium.
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Soroptimist International joins Women for Water Partnership
SI President Yvonne Simpson explains: “It is a natural fit for SI to be in partnership with other like-minded organisations… water and sanitation are recognised as critical factors that will impact on humanity in the future. SI and WfWP aim to have women in leadership roles to ensure women’s needs are addressed”.
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CEDAW the 66th Session
SI UN Representatives Wilfrida Hendrickx and Sabine Kinzer will be in attendance and follow the sessions on the Republic of Ireland and Sri Lanka.
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SI Training Webinar – CSW61
Anusha Santhirasthipam, SISWP President Elect / SI Director and Member of the SI Leadership Development Committee and SI Advocacy Committee, is to host two live Webinar Training sessions, intended for Soroptimist International delegates of CSW61, and all Soroptimists interested in advocacy, government engagement, networking and policy lobby work at the United Nations Centres.
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SI President-Elect speaks at ‘Safeguarding the Environment and Sustainable use of Water Resources’.
Focusing on the major challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, SI President-Elect, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen took her place as panellist on ‘Safeguarding the Environment and Sustainable use of Water Resources