SI's UN Representative in Bangkok, Theresa Devasahayam, reflects on the findings of the 3rd South-East Asia Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals held last October at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
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School closings around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pose an unprecedented threat to the education, protection and well-being of children. What about that exactly? Can we speak of a sacrificed 2020 generation? Should we accelerate the implementation of a 3.0 Education?
It is almost twenty years since the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the Resolution 1325. This resolution acknowledged the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls.
It is almost twenty years since the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the Resolution 1325. This resolution acknowledged the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls.
5 June is World Environment Day. SI Advocacy Coordinator, Hannah Agius, examines this year's key theme: 'biodiversity', through a gendered lens.
SI UN Representative, Maria Fornella, reflects on the findings of the ECOSOC briefing on effective policy solutions for COVID-19.
SI UN Representative, Maria Fornella, reflects on the findings of the ECOSOC briefing on effective policy solutions for COVID-19.
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, praises the efforts of women in the COVID-19 response efforts.
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, praises the efforts of women in the COVID-19 response efforts.
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise in violence resulting from COVID-19.
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise in violence resulting from COVID-19.
Soroptimist International supports all activities which work towards achieving SDG 16, promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. However, we do not hear of the work of the UN Security Council very often. I was invited recently through National Alliance of Women's Organisations (NAWO) UK, to attend a virtual consultation with NGOs and the current President of the UN Security Council, His Excellency Sven Jurgenson of Estonia.
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