SI Voices

Oct 10 2024 34 ep. 18 mins 323
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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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International Day of the Girl Child 2024 - girls in STEM learning - Alice's story

Oct 10 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of SI Voices, we highlight International Day of the Girl Child and feature Alice Paola Pomè, an Italian Soroptimist, engineer, and member of the Soroptimist International Youth Forum. Alice shares her experiences as a woman in STEM, particularly in the male-dominated construction industry. This episode focuses on the under-representation of girls in STEM learning�

Only One Earth: Why Women Must Lead Sustainable Change

Sep 16 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of SI Voices, host Dawn Marie Lemonds engages with Mary Muia and Shaleen Wanjiru, SI Representatives to the United Nations, to discuss the critical role of women in leading sustainable change amidst the climate crisis. The conversation highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls, particularly in Africa, and explores the health and men

Unveiling the Shadows in the Trafficking of Women and Girls

Jul 16 2024 37 mins  
World Day for International Justice is also known as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice. This is a day marked around the world on 17 July as a way to recognise the system of international criminal justice. In our podcast to mark this day we are looking at a specific aspect of criminal and social justice, the trafficking women and girls. Our guest is Lind

‘Reflections on CSW68: individual perspectives’

Jun 11 2024 21 mins  
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 delegati

Gender and Climate: In Conversation with Katie Tobin

May 05 2022 18 mins  
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

Opening Doors to a Bright Future: In Conversation with SI President-Elect, Maureen Maguire

Dec 20 2021 21 mins  
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

SI President Sharon Fisher: Reflections on the Road to Equality 2019 - 2021

Dec 06 2021 15 mins  
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.

An Intergenerational Conversation: Making Space for Youth Leaders

Nov 17 2021 9 mins  
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 supp

Understanding Menstrual Poverty with Young Soroptimists

Nov 10 2021 14 mins  
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.

Meet the Presidents: Kazuko Morita of SIA

Oct 19 2021 15 mins  
In this episode of SI Voices, Dawn Marie Lemonds is joined by President of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Kazuko Morita in Kyoto, Japan. Kazuko shares her Soroptimist journey, led by her passion for promoting gender equity and international goodwill, and reveals her exciting plans for SIA.