Tag: gender based violence
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Effective policies to ensure equality for all women and girls: the importance of institutional mechanisms
Blog by Hana Smith, Global Policy Advisor, SI International mechanisms exist across governance, justice, environmental protection and beyond. The Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) dedicated an entire section to its implementation, including instructions for international institutions, local government, civil society, and the United Nations. However, the BPfA is only one catalyst to achieve gender equality;…
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Addressing Gender Based Violence at CSW69
Debra Joseph (PhD.)M Assistant Programme Director Planet, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) As can be seen in the photo, the SIGBI team at CSW69 advocated for several topics discussed at the event. This blog focuses on the card that declares ‘Stop Gender Based Violence’ . Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence…
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Introduction to 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
Blog of Joe Mason, SI Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. Acknowledged around the world, 25 November 2023 marks the United Nation’s (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as well as kickstarting the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. During this period, our commitment to fostering change, awareness and empowerment takes…
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. We start the annual event with a message from your SI President, Sharon Fisher, together with a wonderful collaboration and contribution from the five Soroptimist International Federations, each of whom have…
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Liechtenstein to Ratify the Istanbul Convention – President of General Assembly’s Special Event at CSW65
The Special Event of the President of the General Assembly’s event, a CSW65 Side Event, “Political Leadership and Violence Against Women and Girls: Prevention First” was held on 23 March 2021.