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Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific can offer up to 7 Delegate places to Federation members who wish to attend CSW69 for any period of time.

 In 2025 SISEAP is pleased to announce that there will be one (1) CSW69 Scholarship to the value of $2000.00 AUD, and 6 self funded delegate positions. 

CSW69 will be held in New York, between the 10 -21 March 2025 

Soroptimists considering applying for either the scholarship or the self-funded delegate positions should consider their costs of airfare, room and board and spending money, this often can be between $3000.00 and $5000.00 AUD. 

Delegates will need a valid passport and visa requirement for entry into the USA.  These are your responsibility. The travel documents must be valid for 6 months from the date of the CSW event.  (passport valid until after September 2025) 

Delegates may stay for the 1st week or both weeks.    The scholarship winner will be able to share accommodation with the SISEAP President and the Federation Programme Convenor.

Why go?

You will benefit from exponential learning about international policy development, shared values, legal language, and best practices from other countries, especially when you participate in side and parallel events.   You will experience continuing professional and personal development as we learn new techniques, consensus building and UN protocols, when you attend mainstream UN sessions and the town hall. You may learn special life skills that will help you navigate sensitive situations and enhance your continuing international career. You will meet inspiring people.  This experience can’t be gained in a university classroom.

What is involved?

The first week of the Commission has numerous side events, parallel events, briefings as well as activity regarding lobbying taking place. It is an ideal time to improve your knowledge, contribute your expertise on a particular subject, attend government briefings and learn more about other Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) sharing similar interests.

Soroptimists have the opportunity to meet and interact with our Soroptimist International UN representatives who do so much to advance our interests throughout the year at UN regional meetings.

The final days are much more intensive lobbying taking place to try to reach agreed conclusions and this is an opportunity to experience this or hone your skills. Soroptimist International briefing papers are available to assist with this.

It is a very busy time but also an exhilarating one which makes our United Nations connections and responsibilities have much greater meaning and significance. 

Please note:  If accepted, a brief report on your experiences and any issues you feel have relevance for the South East Asia Pacific Federation, is required and should be forwarded to the Programme Convenor by the end of March (year)

Delegates should be prepared to assist with workshops, presentations, prepare social media posts, and write blogs for SISEAP whilst attending CSW69 

The scholarship will partly cover costs for economy class travel, transfers and accommodation. Accommodation will be booked by SISEAP.   All other costs, including attending the Consultation Day and the Soroptimist International reception will be at the Soroptimist’s expense.  

Self Funded delegates are responsible for all their own travel, accommodation and CSW experience expenses.

Eligibility:

• Must have been a Soroptimist for at least 3 years
• Has not been funded as a scholarship winner at a previous CSW
• Is willing and able to use social media to discuss her experiences
• Has the support of her club or region
• Preference will be given to a person who has served on a club or region executive or has played a major or leadership role in a project

 Applications close 30 November 2024 and applicants will be notified by 15 December 2024

I look forward to your participation in applying for the SISEAP CSW Delegates positions. .

 In Soroptimist Friendship
Dr Donnell Davis
Federation Programme Convenor
Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific .