31 episodios
SI Voices Soroptimist International
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- Sociedad y cultura
SI Voices is a series of podcasts and webinars delivered by Soroptimist International, a global volunteer movement with a network of just under 65,000 members in 118 countries around the world. Together we work at international, national and local levels to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls to achieve gender equality and avoid poverty.SI Voices is a space to promote the voices of women and girls.
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‘Reflections on CSW68: individual perspectives’
In the first of our SI Voices podcast series for 2024 we review CSW68, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, or ‘CSW’ event which took place this year in March. CSW is a key event in Soroptimist International’s calendar as it is a Commission that focuses specifically on promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. This year, a delegation of more than 100 Soroptimists from all continents attended in person, while many more followed events onl...
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Gender and Climate: In Conversation with Katie Tobin
Hannah Aguis, SI Advocacy Co-ordinator talks to Katie Tobin, Senior Programme Manager at Women's Environment and Development Organization, about the empowerment of women and girls in the context of climate change. Looking at high-level and grassroots actions and solutions. Further information on the Feminist Action Nexus for Economic and Climate Justice
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Opening Doors to a Bright Future: In Conversation with SI President-Elect, Maureen Maguire
In the final episode of SI Voices of 2021, we are joined by Dawn Marie Lemonds and SI President-Elect, Maureen Maguire. They chat about Maureen's life growing up in Northern Ireland, all the way through her Soroptimist career, and the journey that has led her to become the next SI President. Find out more about the 'Opening Doors' President Appeal, 2021 - 2023 at our website: https://www.soroptimistinternational.org/openingdoors
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SI President Sharon Fisher: Reflections on the Road to Equality 2019 - 2021
Hosted by Sue Riney, in this episode of SI Voices, Sharon Fisher reflects on her 2019-2021 presidency that saw unexpected turns and wonderful achievements in her 'Road to Equality' Appeal. She talks about what it meant for her to lead the organisation's centenary, as well as how she pivoted SI's approach and project work in the midst of a global pandemic.
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An Intergenerational Conversation: Making Space for Youth Leaders
In this episode of SI Voices, SI President Sharon Fisher is joined by human rights lawyer, Ayushi Kundu from Calcutta, India. Ayushi holds many leadership roles within Soroptimist International at both local and global level, and also is part of the UNESCO NGO Liaison Committee. They discuss the value in having an intergenerational dialogue, as well as empowering young leaders supported by more experienced advocates, progressing together towards a more gender equal and sustainable future.
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Understanding Menstrual Poverty with Young Soroptimists
In this episode of SI Voices, Kathy Kaaf is joined by Sophie Muijrers and Eveline Verbeek, two members of the new Young Soroptimist Club Amsterdam, officially chartered in 2021. They talk about their first club project, focused on breaking taboos and tackling menstrual poverty in the Netherlands, sharing what they learnt and their hopes for the future.