SI Voices is a series of podcasts and webinars delivered by Soroptimist International, a global organisation with a network of more than 70,000 members in 121 countries around the world. SI Voices is a space to promote the voices of women and girls in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of our remarkable organisation.
Gender and Climate: In Conversation with Katie Tobin
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
5/5/2022 • 18 minutes, 40 seconds
Opening Doors to a Bright Future: In Conversation with SI President-Elect, Maureen Maguire
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://www.soroptimistinternational.org/openingdoors
12/20/2021 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Ending Forced Marriage on the Road to Equality
In this episode of SI Voices, we discuss the topic of forced marriage and honour-based violence. Sarb shares her personal experience, and we hear about what she does now campaigning to support other women and girls in the UK, through the organisation she founded in 2015 called True Honour. Sarb’s book titled, ‘Shamed: The Honour Killing That Shocked Britain - By the Sister Who Fought for Justice’ can be found online or at most major UK bookstores. Find out more about True Honour on their website: www.truehonour.org.ukAn important topic highlighted in the SI President’s Appeal, more resources on Child, Early and Forced Marriage can be found on the SI website: www.soroptimistinternational.org/campaigns/child-marriage
