Tag: Year In Review June 2017
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Classrooms in the Clouds
The Soroptimist International President’s Appeal 2015-2017 is supporting CITC, and the ‘Inspire Programme’, which seeks to improve the educational experience for girls, increase attendance and improve the health of girls allowing them to complete their education.
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UN Financing for Development Forum 2017
The second ECOSOC forum on financing for development (FfD) follow-up, met at the UN in New York for 4 days at the end of May this year.
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The Lost Children
At the 26th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice 2017, UN Vienna May 25, 2017, SIE Immediate Past President, Ulla Madsen was panellist at the side event, ‘The Lost Children – Safeguarding unaccompanied migrant minors from going missing’.
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SI President’s Post: Celebrating many years of Soroptimist service
On Saturday 6 May 2017, SI Christchurch held a function to honour members who have given exemplary service to Soroptimist International over the past 68 years.
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Entrance of Gender Issues into Global Environmental Development Agenda
At the UN Environment in Nairobi, 2017 is an important year for the third UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 3) where decisions are made on different issues on Environment that continue to shape our future.
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SI President’s Post: Promoting Awareness of Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is a heinous crime and one which affects women in greater numbers than men. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness, and advocate for change to address this confronting issue.
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SI President’s Post: Irish Soroptimists Come Together Annually
It was my pleasure and privilege to attend the 51st Annual Joint North / South Conference for Irish Soroptimists and guests, held 19 – 21 May, in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland.