b'The SI Road to Equality welcomed everyone on1-3 October 2021 will join thousands of a virtual road trip to learn and become advocatesSoroptimists together as we launch our next for women and girls left behind, as they overcome100 years. During the year, SI reviewed its barriers to gender equality. We introduced a seriesadvocacy structure, and divided the work into of SI Voices Webinars and to date, have hostedfour committees. The Global Voice Committee ten webinars with expert speakers, showcasingwould deliver our messaging; Global Impact, projects, stories, and the lived experiences ofour project work; Global Policy, would focus women and girls.Soroptimists from around theon the UN Representatives role as influencers world joined together virtually to listen and learn. of policy at the UN; and, Global Development, The SI 100th Anniversary event moved from awould look at memberships, partnerships planned San Francisco venue, becoming a globaland sponsorship opportunities. We hope and virtual event, to celebrate our Bright Past andexpect this to increase and maximise the Brilliant Future. capacity of our advocacy work. Sharon FisherAbout Soroptimist InternationalVISION MISSION PRINCIPLESWomen and girls will achieveSoroptimists transform theThe advancement of the their individual and collectivelives and status of womenstatus of women; High ethical potential, realise aspirationsand girls through education,standards; Human rights for and have an equal voice inempowerment and enablingall; Equality, development and creating strong, peacefulopportunities peace; and, The advancement communities worldwide of international understanding, goodwill and peaceFounded in 1921, Soroptimist InternationalAt the heart of SIsadvocacy work is its activity (SI) is a global volunteer movement with fiveat eight United Nations Centres, in which Federations. A network of around 71,000 clubRepresentatives ensure the voices of women members in 121 countries. Although womenand girls around the world are included in and girls make up half of the population theyinternational decision making. are consistently discriminated against, andOn the ground, Soroptimists take action through project work, awareness raising, and lobbying of governments to support 71,000 club members in 121 countries and realise equality for women and girls. SI takes action to Educate, Empower, and Enable women and girls to achieve their their human rights often ignored. For almostindividual and collective potential, and to 100 years, SI has advocated for human rightsrealise aspirations, and have an equal voice in and gender equality through education andcommunities worldwide. empowerment. soroptimistinternational.org 4'