2015 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon Dublin
2015 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon Dublin
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Well done to all the Soroptimists who took part in the marathon on Monday in aid of the White Ribbon Ireland campaign.
Anne Nugent will be Sadly Missed
Anne Nugent will be Sadly Missed
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Anne Nugent was a role model for Soroptimists worldwide, One of the longest standing members of the Soroptimist International of Dublin Club, she was dedicated to the ideals of Soroptimism and lived a very full life which embraced these ideals. She believed in attending Soroptimist Conferences worldwide in order to keep abreast of developments within the Organisation. Her many travels included Italy, Turkey, Australia, Austria , France, Belgium, Canada and Japan including many conferences held in the UK. Over the years, she was always open to welcoming new members to the club and was well respected and liked by all members. She will be sadly missed by all. She passed away 20th March 2015, aged 99.
Global Voice Newsletter March 2015
Global Voice Newsletter March 2015
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Donation presented Jeremy Pelczer Chairman of Water Aid.
Donation presented Jeremy Pelczer Chairman of Water Aid.
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Catherine GIblin President SI Dublin presents a donation of €155 to Jeremy Pelczer Chairman of Water Aid. Club members raised money through putting coins in a jar every time they turned on a tap or used water on UN World Water Day 22nd March.
“Present But Invisible” Presentations at CSW59
“Present But Invisible” Presentations at CSW59
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Soroptimist International hosted “Present But Invisible”overcoming discrimination against women and girls with examples of how community based advocacy work can bring about effective change. Nisha Gosh gave testimony on being the victim of domestic violence. Catherine Giblin on Mental health issues and suicide prevention. Naina Shah on forced marriages and honour killing and Chinwa Mbah on widows in Nigeria.
SI Dublin President Catherine Giblin attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women session 59 in NYC.
SI Dublin President Catherine Giblin attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women session 59 in NYC.
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Our club President Catherine Giblin is travelling to the UN CSW59 in New York today with a full delegation from SIGBI and the other 3 Federations of Soroptimist International. Follow Catherine on Twitter Cath_Giblin
Girls Public Speaking Final in Bray.
Girls Public Speaking Final in Bray.
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Congratulations to our finalist Rebecca Ross from Castleknock Community College who won today representing SI Dublin in Bray.
Candlelit vigil for the Army Public School in Peshawar.
Candlelit vigil for the Army Public School in Peshawar.
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The Soroptimist International of Dublin Club joined many others in a candlelit vigil to commemorate the terroritst attack on the Army Public School in Pesawar. On 16 December 2014, 9 gunmen affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) killed 145 people, including 132 schoolchildren, all boys ranging in age between eight and eighteen years of age. Mourning of killing of innocent school children in Peshawar incident continues in the capital as citizens, representatives of civil society, human rights organizations, teachers, students, traders, and politicians continue ti hold candle lit vigils, protests and offering funeral prayers
SI Dublin Girls Public Speaking Competition
SI Dublin Girls Public Speaking Competition
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Well done to all participants representing 7 Dublin schools at our Public Speaking competition on Saturday at the Oak Room at the Mansion House. We had 2 winners Rebecca Ross representing Castleknock Community College and Erica Fenner representing Notre Dame, Churchtown. The runner up is Aisling Ruigrok of St Joseph’s of Cluny, Killiney. We were honoured to have Dublin Lord Mayor Councillor Christy Burke drop in to wish all the girls well. The winners will participate in the Regional Final in Athlone on the 8th February.