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Carolyn Hudson

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Past SISEAP President Carolyn Hudson. Following a short illness Carolyn died peacefully on 23 July 2024, surrounded by her family. Carolyn made a huge contribution to the work of Soroptimists on local, national and international levels. In addition to

2023 Annual Report now available!

We are excited to share the 2023 Annual Report with you! It is a bumper issue this time as we share information with you about Soroptimist International Foundation, financial, global policy and global impact updates. We also take a look back at the SI Convention held in Dublin last year,

SI Releases its 2024 HLPF Report

We are delighted to share with you our HLPF Report for 2024. Role of the HLPF The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the main United Nations platform on Sustainable Development and has a central role in the follow up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the

Soroptimist International Foundation announces a new project in partnership with SI Lumière, Bamako in Mali

Soroptimist International Foundation is delighted to announce a new project in partnership with Soroptimist International (SI) Lumière, Bamako in Mali, West Africa. Funding of £41,000 (GBP) has just been awarded to SI Bamako Lumière to support this project , funded from the Educating Women from War Torn Countries Fund which

The Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development

Blog of Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative at Bangkok. In the aftermath of World Earth Day, SI UN Representative Theresa Devasahayam reflects on the Eleventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices in achieving the 2030 Agenda while addressing poverty and climate

Meet Renata Trottman, soon to be President Elect of Soroptimist International

Renata Trottman , from Switzerland and a previous President of Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) will be taking over the reins as President of Soroptimist International on 1 January 2026. On 1 July 2024 Renata will become President Elect using this 18-month period until appointed as SI President to become

An Invitation from SI Global Executive Director, Deborah Thomas to share your views on the Soroptimist International website

Dear Soroptimists Soroptimist International is planning to design and procure a new website. Many of you visit our website to find information, read blogs from our UN Representatives, discover news of projects from our Appeals and Foundation and of course to learn more about events like CSW and SI’s Quadrennial

The Intersections of Gender, Poverty and Climate Change

Soroptimist International President Siew Yong Gnanalingam opened the CSW68 parallel event/webinar, introducing the topic of gender poverty and climate change. President Siew Yong discussed how women are over exposed to the effects of poverty and climate change, illustrating how social factors restrict women’s access to resources, economic opportunities and decision

Soroptimist International to take part at CSW68

The sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) takes place from 11 to 22 March 2024 at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Soroptimist International is delighted to be taking part and helping to shape the agenda for women and girls. Our participation

International Day of Education: Soroptimist International Africa Federation

Blog of Mary Muia, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. Another Child Bride: My Education Journey as a Girl in Rural Africa. I have always loved school. My relationship with learning has always been positive. I have had the privilege to access education to University level despite the unfortunate circumstances in

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