SI Delegation at the 55th Commission on the Status of Women

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Some 26 Soroptimists from all federations and the international executive, made up the SI Delegation at the 55th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW55) at the United Nations in New York. Robyn Cain was honoured to be part of the delegation and proud to be present for the launch of the new Gender Equity Entity – UN Women. SI members combined with WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts) and other agencies – UN Women and YWCA to present forum style panels which were well attended and well received. Robyn attended several interesting sessions dealing with aspects of education relevant to the Pacific Region and it was pleasing to see Pacific Women presenting a stronger voice than in previous years. She was also fortunate to attend the international launch of the Australian National Plan to reduce violence against women and their children presented by the Minister for Women’s Interests, the Hon Kate Ellis.