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Global Voice Newsletter

The July 2024 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice Annual Report 2023 available Board and Annual General Meeting 2024 took place SI HLPF Report 2024 available Global Policy update SI Voices – latest podcast now live Soroptimist International

International day of Friendship-July 30th, 2024

The International Day of Friendship is celebrated annually on July 30. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The day is

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June 2024

Elder abuse awareness is an important issue that we should all be concerned about. It refers to the mistreatment or harm of older adults, often by individuals in a position of trust or authority. This can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse, as well

World Food Safety Day – 7th June 2024

My association with food has been brought on by my upbringing in the Far East. Where food and its preparation placed a key role in our culture and society. Very often when people first greet each other they will ask “Have you eaten yet?” as

World Environment Day – 5th June 2024

The history of World Environment Day World Environment Day was first established by the United Nations at the 1972 Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm (5 – 16 June), which was a landmark in conservation and environmental awareness.  The conference was held as