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  • Literacy, Lifelong Learning, A Sustainable Future for All

    Literacy, Lifelong Learning, A Sustainable Future for All

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    On September 11, 2017, Soroptimist International France organised a Day of lectures and debates at UNESCO on the theme “Literacy, Lifelong Learning, A Sustainable Future for All”* Where do we stand today? One way to understand today’s reality in the world: 263 million children and youth are not in school 35% of out-of-school children live…

  • Opening the Door to Economic Empowerment for Women and Girls

    Opening the Door to Economic Empowerment for Women and Girls

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    ‘Opening the Door to Economic Empowerment for Women and Girls’ took recognised that advancing women’s economic empowerment in the world of work is essential for achieving gender equality. This event took a closer look at the four Soroptimist Federations and a variety of Soroptimist grassroot employment projects from around the world.