Tag: VAWG
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Human Rights Council 50th Session
Donatella Benjamin, SI UN Rep in Geneva, reports on the nexus between climate change and violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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End Sexual Violence in Conflict
Donatella Benjamin, SI UN Representative, reports on the inauguration day of the Global Survivors Fund for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
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Every State Needs a Femicide Watch
SI UN Representative, Donatella Benjamin reports from the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region.
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End FGM – A Day in the Life of the Soroptimist Six
Nina Smart follows the work of Rugiatu Turray, member of the Soroptimist Six, as she advocates to end the practice of female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone.
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Our Voice at the UN – December
Take a look at how SI is actively advocating for the ratification and implementation of the ILO C-190, plus news from CoNGO’s Civil Society Summit on Substantiative Issues, and the latest news on CSW 66.
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Top Takeaways from the 14th Session of the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
SI Advocacy Advisor, Linda Witong, and SIA President Elect, Kazuko Morita, share their top takeaways from the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Kyoto, March 7-12, 2021.
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14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
SI Advocacy Advisor, Linda Witong, blogs from the 14th Session of the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ).
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The Intent and Importance of the Istanbul Convention
SI UN Representative, Berthe De Vos, explains the intent and importance of the Istanbul Convention.
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Momentous Victory Against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
The International Labour Organisation announces a historic breakthrough with the Violence and Harassment Convention (190).
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COVID-19 and the rise of violence
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise in violence resulting from COVID-19.