Advocacy, Author at Soroptimist International

Climate Action in the Making: Asia Pacific Country Commitments and Challenges

“Climate [action] is a core issue of our survival” (Jeffrey Sachs, 15 May 2023) Soroptimist International was represented by Dr Theresa Devasahayam at the 79th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP 79) held in Bangkok from the 15th to the 19th May 2023.

Restore A Sense of I Can – Trinidad and Tobago

Restore a sense of I Can The SI Presidents Appeal for 2021 – 2023, ‘Opening Doors to a Bright Future’ announces our collaboration with ‘Restore a Sense of I Can’ (RSC) for the fourth project instalment. Having initially started at the beginning of this year, the RSC and SI President’s

Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series

Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series At the international offices of the United Nations all over the world, our representatives play a critical role in advancing the mission of Soroptimist International, ensuring that the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women and girls are heard and considered in all decision-making

CCDO Womens Empowerment Report

Having recently celebrated one year since the SI Presidents Appeal 2021 – 2023 ‘Opening Doors to a Bright Future’ launched in Cambodia, our partners at the Cambodia Community Dream Organisation (CCDO) have continued to work with local authorities and stakeholders to educate, empower, and enable rural women and girls to

An Update from Rose Academies’ Girls’ Scholarship Programme

The Soroptimist International President's Appeal project, 'Opening Doors to a Bright Future,' is making strides towards empowering marginalised women, girls, and their communities. Focusing on delivering tangible benefits to the lives of women and girls, the President’s Appeal aims to provide quality support through education, mentorship programmes, and access to

The 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

Earlier this month in Vienna, SI Advocacy Advisor, Linda Witong, participated in and delivered a speech for the Interactive Presentation for Civil Society, addressing the Global report on trafficking in persons 2022. The 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Inside CCDO’s Women’s Empowerment Programme in Siem Reap, Cambodia

For well over a year now, Soroptimist International (SI) has been partnered with the Cambodian Community Dream Organisation (CCDO) as part of the current SI President's Appeal, 'Opening Doors to a Bright Future'. The primary focus of this project has been to deliver education and learning throughout the life course

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