-
SI's work in Moldova shared with UNESCO - International Migration
17/03/11
As part of the UNESCO NGO Committee of the Executive Board meeting in May, a one day debate and round table discussion on International Migration is planned. NGOs with experience in this area have been invited to share their experiences. In response, Soroptimist International has submitted a summary paper outlining the work SI does to protect vulnerable children in Moldova,…
-
Celebrating Commonwealth Day - Women as Agents of Change
16/03/11
Monday March 14th was Commonwealth Day. This year, the celebrations were of particular significance to Soroptimist International as the theme was 'Women - Agents of Change'. To mark Commonwealth Day and to draw attention to this theme, a Parliamentary event was held in London paying particular attention to the transformational impact of education. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago…
-
Empowering Women, Feeding Humanity - International Women's Day at the FAO
15/03/11
The event took place for the first time at the UN FAO (Farming and Agricultural Organisation) Headquarters in Rome, with the presentation and launch of SOFA: The State of Food and Agriculture 2010-2011. The report was presented by the Division Gender, Equity and Rural Employment, whose director is Mrs. Marcela Villarreal. To read the report, click here. The FAO is a…
-
CSW 55 concludes 2011 session with adoption of agreed conclusions
15/03/11
Source: UN Press Release Following an unusual delay in the negotiations of the CSW 55 agreed conclusions, the final session was held yesterday (March 14th). The final report was adopted after a period of 'extensive and intense' negotiations. Noting that quality education and women’s full access to and participation in science and technology were imperative for achieving gender equality and…
-
SI expresses heartfelt concern to those affected by the disasters in Japan
13/03/11
We are all deeply concerned for those affected by the disasters in Japan. Information about the safety of Soroptimist clubs and members will be posted as soon as we hear. The following information released by Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) details how you can help right now: While disasters create hardships for everyone, women and girls are often disproportionately affected and marginalized…
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
Community
Welcome to the on line world of Soroptimist International! This section will connect you to the global community of SI. For Soroptimists, log in to the club members section for more resources and use on line reporting to tell us about your projects!
