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  • WORLD REFUGEE DAY

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    The United Nations World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20 June every year. The world celebrates so that we do not forget the needs and contributions of those millions of people who have fled their countries because of conflict or persecution, and are in fear of returning.

  • Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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    On 3 May 2018, Utrecht University celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a keynote address and panel discussion entitled ‘Leadership in Human Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion’.

  • SIFAF Conference Marrakech and the Soroptimist Boarding House

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    A blog by Inge Withof, SIE Assistant Programme Director “When the Soroptimist International Future African Federation (SIFAF) Conference was announced, I immediately had the idea to go there to support our Soroptimist Sisters and support the foundation of the new African SI Federation. Moreover, I have never been to Africa so for me it was…

  • Water – Decade for Action

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    On World Water Day, 22 March 2018, the International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028 was launched at the United Nations. The Decade aims to further improve cooperation, partnership, and capacity development in response to the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Following a presentation of a short video “Water’s Promise: Making every…

  • Making Women and Girls’ Rights and Well-Being ‘Standard’ Practice

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    A blog by SI UN Representative in Geneva, Angela Sauvage, who began her role in November 2017. Angela advocates for fair and humane migration and immigration policies and powerful partnerships that promote gender equality and education of women and girls. Angela is an international brand marketing strategist centred on building brands and organisations with passion and…

  • Soroptimists Working to End Modern Day Slavery

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    The 3rd Biennial Southwest Conference Against Trafficking (SWCAT), took place in Ontario California, from 11 – 13 January 2018. Over 200 conference participants gathered together from 8 states in USA, and two countries – approximately 30 of whom were Soroptimist members.