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Welcome to Global Voice
November and December have seen many notable events, such as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Human Rights Day and the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. As we move forward with hope and continued determination to better the lives of women and girls, this edition of Global Voice celebrates International Day, and the Soroptimist International President's Appeal 2017-2019 'Women, Water and Leadership'. Bringing you a report from COP23, and the latest news from SI's UN Representatives in 'Your Voice at the UN', we begin by inviting you to watch a very special video message, from SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen.
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SI President's Message
At this time of year, we pause and reflect on the challenges and successes of a year gone by, and look forward to the opportunities and promise of the year ahead. Watch a video message from SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen to Soroptimists around the world.
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International Day and the SI President's Appeal 2017-2019 'Women, Water and Leadership'
Human Rights Day, observed each year on 10 December, is recognised as International Day by Soroptimists worldwide.
Each year, clubs support thousands of projects, each focusing on Educating, Empowering and Enabling women and girls. On International Day, SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen invited Soroptimists to harness their collective power in support of the SI President’s Appeal, 2017-2019, and help make a tangible difference to the lives of women and girls most in need.
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International Migrants Day
18 December is International Migrants Day. The 2017 theme was Safe Migration in a World on the Move. Watch a presentation made by Ulla Madsen of SIE earlier this year, when she was a panellist at the side event ‘Safeguarding unaccompanied migrant minors from going missing’.
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Mwihoko Women Group
The first of five projects to be supported on five continents, the SI President’s Appeal ‘Women, Water and Leadership’ is to fund the Mwihoko Women Group in Kenya, formed in 2005 with the aim of improving the economic and social livelihood of its membership of 22 women.
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Your Voice at the United Nations
SI United Nations Representatives are our eyes and ears on the ground at six of the United Nations centres. Read a round-up of news stories from across the UN centres.
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Picture this...
“It rained here at the weekend and I listened to it run into my tanks and rush down the gutters to the local creek, knowing that the water would end up in reservoirs or go through wetlands to filter before entering the ocean".
In a moving blog, SWP Programme Director, Di Lockwood looks at the numerous challenges faced by women and girls around the world, who lack access to safe water and sanitation.
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'Women, Water and Leadership' Webinar
Find out more about the SI President's Appeal by watching a Webinar, developed as part of a series from the SI Leadership Development Committee, hosted by SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen.
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COP23
SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen visited the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place 6-17 November in Bonn. Soroptimist Kathy Kaaf reports.
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Against abuse
Hosted by Soroptimist International of Weston-super-Mare, ‘Railing Against Abuse’ saw Dame Joan Collins join Soroptimists and others on a march held on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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Live Your Dream
Read about a recipient of the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award, who is now pursuing her dream of becoming an educator.
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Empowering young women
'Alternative Rite of Passage' was organised by The Community Initiative for rural development (CIFORD), and funded by Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland, to empower young women on the subject of FGM.
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UNEA3
SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen joined SI UN Representatives at the UN Environment Assembly, Nairobi, 4-6 December 2017, with pollution as the overarching theme.
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SIE Projects
SI took a closer look at projects from Soroptimist International of Europe, all focused on eliminating violence and making a difference to the lives of women and girls.
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South West Pacific Projects
SI took a look at projects from Soroptimist International of South West Pacific, all focused on eliminating violence against women and girls.
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