Soroptimist Marlène van Benthem, reports on the ongoing efforts of Soroptimist International to promote literacy around the world.
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A blog by SI President Elect, Sharon Fisher, following her attendance at the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Salt Lake City
When a UN panel meeting is rescheduled, Soroptimists seize the opportunity to moderate an impromptu discussion on the rights of women and girls
What does a healthy world look like? Is it one free of gender discrimination? Is caring for women and girls also caring for the future of the earth? Karen Marshall reports from the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference.
Jo Breneman reports from the 68th Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, Aug 26-28, 2019.
The Opening Plenary at the 68th Civil Society Conference Salt Lake City included welcomes from UN and NGO leaders, including youth leadership and local and state representatives. Dawn Marie Lemonds reports.
The 68th UN Civil Society Conference took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA on 26-28 August 2019. The focus of the Conference was Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, 'to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030', and explored the interlinkages between the 17 SDGs, including critical issues relating to gender.
Soroptimists from Utah, local students and a high school counselor shared in a breakout session at a recent Conference of Civil Society. Looking at the SIA 'Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls', program, the session explored how girls are supported in staying healthy and safe, reducing the number of women in crisis in the future.
At the Soroptimist International (SI) Board meeting on 17 July 2019, preceding the 21st SI International Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the SI Board made the unanimous decision to approve of the SI Africa Federation Charter application submitted to Soroptimist International for a fifth SI Federation subject to the two thousand membership criteria being met and subject to an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the clubs in Africa ( Resolution 23).
SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella, discusses the major themes and concerns raised during the 'Debrief on HLPF 2019 and an Exchange on the SDG Summit' webinar held earlier this month.
Irmeli Torsonen demonstrated her empathy and humanity throughout her life and through her SI President's Appeals. "It is the friendship of women around the world that can and does make a difference" Irmeli Torsonen
Chartered in 2002, SI Central Solano County, Fairfield, California has 56 members and have chosen to give their ...
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