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What has international environmental law got to do with Soroptimists?

What has international environmental law got to do with Soroptimists?

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You might be wondering, what has international environmental law got to do with Soroptimists or women’s empowerment. Manashi Mohanti[1] said that women are “last consulted, first affected” on issues affecting their environment.   So, if we are to empower ourselves and other women, and leave a healthy planet for future generations, it’s important we know what’s going on with the environment and how environmental issues are regulated. Environmental protection and sustainability are also at the core of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which drive all of Soroptimist East London’s work. So we were very privileged to hear from eminent environmental law Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice[2], Chair of Public International Law at Queen Mary University of London at our June 2020 speaker meeting. Are Soroptimists concerned about the environment? The answer is a big yes! Prof. Malgosia’s online talk hosted by Soroptimist East London garnered one of

Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice Protecting our Environment and International Law
How to Protect Our Environment?

How to Protect Our Environment?

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How can we protect our environment & what does international law say about it?   We’re delighted to welcome Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice to speak about how to protect our environment. She’ll be speaking about the protection of the environment and international law.  A renowned expert, Professor Fitzmaurice will be speaking to us as non-lawyers. The talk will be held on 16 June 2020 at 7.15pm online. If you’d like to join this free online event, please email us @SIELSecretary@gmail.com Professor Małgosia Fitzmaurice holds a chair of public international law at the Department of Law, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). She specialises in international environmental law; the law of treaties; and indigenous peoples. She publishes widely on these subjects. Her latest publications are a monograph on Whaling and International Law, Cambridge University Press, 2015 and (co-edited with Dai Tamada) Whaling in Antarctic: Significance and Implications

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What does Soroptimist East London Do?

What does Soroptimist East London Do?

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People often ask us “what does Soroptimist East London do?” In May 2020 Soroptimist East London introduced a whole program and way of working. We’re excited to tell you about it. All around the world, empowering women is an effective way to achieve positive change.  In Soroptimist East London that’s exactly what we do – we empower women to achieve positive change and sustainable development right here in east London, and also around the world! 

Going strong in Covid Lockdown! Soroptimist East London members and guests participating in our on-line Female Focused Quiz during Covid Lockdown.
Going strong in Covid!

Going strong in Covid!

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Who is going strong in covid? We are! Here in the east end of London, Soroptimist East London is going from strength to strength in covid-lockdown times. Like many other charitable organisations, we've faced challenges in the current crisis. But our group is thriving in these difficult times. What's the secret to going strong in covid times? Maggie, one of our members, explains why Soroptimist East London is going strong in covid times.  Maggie says, “at this time, it’s easy for people to feel lonely or bored, so it’s really important that womencome together to keep our spirits up and empower ourselves so that we are able to get out there and empower other women through our voluntary work”.  That's exactly what Soroptimist East London does - we empower members so we can stand up for other women and achieve positive change. What is Soroptimist
Soroptimist East London twins loos of Hackney's Luminary Bakery
Soroptimists Twin Loos of Hackney’s Luminary Bakery Cafe

Soroptimists Twin Loos of Hackney’s Luminary Bakery Cafe

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Did you know that Soroptimist East London has twinned the loos of Hackney’s Luminary Bakery Cafe? Yes, we’ve just twinned the toilets of Hackney’s fabulous Luminary Bakery with toilets in Pakistan!  Why? It’s part of our support for the charity Toilet Twinning and it’s just a start.  We are “twinning” loos throughout the east end of London. Why Does Soroptimist East London Twin Toilets? Why do we twin toilets? The answer is simple – people need safe, clean water and sanitation.  But in many countries some people don’t have it. Soroptimist East London is a women’s organisation. We know that, all around the world, where access to safe, clean water and sanitation is limited, it is women who are most strongly affected.  Toilet Twinning provides clean water, basic latrines and hygiene education in some of the poorest communities in the world.

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Latest News

Latest News

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Our latest news! We have a new home and it’s in Woodford. What’s our latest news? From January 2018 we have a new home and it’s in Woodford!  From now, our women’s organisation Soroptimist East London, will be holding its monthly meetings at the Woodford Memorial Hall.  Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.15 pm.