Mariet Verhoef-Cohen Archives - Soroptimist International

International Day of Peace

On International Day of Peace 21 September, the United Nations calls upon all to take action to tackle climate change. Watch a video message from SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen that explores the link between climate change and human rights, and the many ways in which Soroptimists can help to combat

President’s Video: Women, Water & Leadership – the story so far

Watch a video message from Soroptimist International President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, who brings news from the 2017-2019 SI President's Appeal, 'Women, Water & Leadership'. Two transformative projects are now underway in Kenya, and Bulgaria, thanks to the generous donations of Soroptimists and all Federations. Find out more.

President’s Message: World Environment Day

The theme of World Environment Day 2018, is 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. With India taking the role of global host, the day is a call to action to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. On this day SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen shares a video message with Soroptimists

News from the 4th SIFAF conference

Photo: The SIFAF Conference poster News from 4th SIFAF conference co-authored by Mary Muia, SIFAF President, Task Force Chair, and member of SI Karen Blixen Club of Nairobi Kenya, and Wanda Peters, SI Public Relations 2017-2019. With 1788 members in 27 countries on the African continent, SIFAF, the Soroptimist International Future

World Water Forum ‘SHARING WATER’

The 8th World Water Forum, WWF8, is currently taking place in Brasilia, Brazil, 18 to 23 March, 2018, with the theme of Sharing Water. SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen is attending in her capacity as President of Women for Water Partnership (WfWP) and the Water Scarcity in Agriculture Platform (WASAG), where

SI President’s Message: International Women’s Day 2018

This International Women's Day, SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen shares a video message with Soroptimists worldwide.

SI President’s Message: ACUNS, CSW and the new SI Board

It has been a busy start to 2018 with exciting changes taking place to the SI board that will see a new structure taking shape, more aligned with the SI mission, purpose and priorities. Sharon Fisher is announced as the new SI President Elect, commencing 1 January, bringing a wealth

SI President’s Message: Wishing you a peaceful and successful 2018

At this time of year, we pause and reflect on the challenges and successes of a year gone by, and look forward to the opportunities and promise of the future. "Soroptimists strive for the advancement of women, human rights for all, gender equality, development and peace; all this in the

President’s Message: Water – A Basic Human Right

Dear Soroptimists, Human Rights Day (link) is observed each year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (link). For Soroptimists, 10 December is recognised as International Day and for decades, this day has stood as THE most

President’s Message: Calling for a violence-free future

Dear Soroptimists, 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking Day One of the annual 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. Often, those most threatened with violence are women and girls and it is still a fact that 1 in 3 (35%) women worldwide have

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