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  • The I Count! Coalition: Shaping data futures that centre individuals 

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    Blog by Elizabeth Peterson, 2024–2026 North Atlantic Region Governor from Soroptimist   ‘The iCount Coalition: Shaping Data Futures’ CSW69 workshop was an inspiring and intellectually rich discussion on the power of data science to create inclusive policy change. Led by Ms. Joanne Crawford, Strategic Advisor for Equality Insights at the International Women’s Development Agency in…

  • 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…

  • Empowering Women to Reach Their Full Potential

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    Blog by Gail Dekreon, SIA Director 2024-2025, member of SI of San Francisco At CSW69 I attended an event on 11 March which featured Rose Academies, founded by Susan Stasi. It works to effectuate the blueprint for advancing women’s rights set out in the 1995 Beijing Platform. The Platform sets out 17 goals with targets…

  • Soroptimists ‘On the Road’ to Bridging the Gaps of Beijing+30: CSW69 Parallel Event

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    Blog by Joseph Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. As part of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), Soroptimist International (SI) hosted the parallel event ‘Soroptimists On the Road to Bridging the Gaps of Beijing+30’.   This event highlighted the ongoing challenges in gender equality and showcased the impactful work…

  • 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…