Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of around 72,000 club members in 121 countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, at the heart of Soroptimist International’s advocacy is its work across seven UN Centres, where our UN representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Our membership work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide.

Soroptimist International is delighted to launch its 2021 High-level Political Forum report, which focuses on how we are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, placing gender equality efforts at the heart of progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The SI President’s Appeal 2017-2019 responds to one of the top global risks: water scarcity, and is focused on delivering specific contributions towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, Quality Education; SDG 5 Gender Equality, and SDG 6 Water for all, for all purposes.

Soroptimist International is delighted to deliver a celebration of the work of our global organisation for the Quadrennial 2015-2019. From project work through to international advocacy, the resource includes messages from Yvonne Simpson, SI President 2015-2017, and Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, SI President 2017-2019, plus insight into grassroots projects taking place around the world.

The SI President’s Appeal, 2013 – 2015, See Solar, Cook Solar, has implemented sustainable projects in Mali, Uganda, Fiji, Nepal and Papau New Guinea, transforming the lives of women, girls and their communities. Read a special celebration of the work undertaken, providing education, economic security, environmental sustainability, and better health.