b'Image caption goes hereAbout Soroptimist InternationalVISION MISSION PRINCIPLESWomen and girls will achieveSoroptimists transform theThe advancement of the their individual and collectivelives and status of womenstatus of women; High ethical potential, realise aspirationsand girls through education,standards; Human rights for and have an equal voice inempowerment and enablingall; Equality, development and creating strong, peacefulopportunities peace; and, The advancement communities worldwide of international understanding, goodwill and peaceFor almost 100 years, Soroptimist InternationalFounded in 1921, SI is a global volunteer (SI) has advocated for human rights and gendermovement with a network of around 72,000 equality, through education and empowerment.club members in 123 countries. At the heart of Although women and girls make up halfSoroptimist Internationals advocacy work is of the population they remain consistentlyits activity at eight United Nations Centres, in discriminated against, and their human rightswhich Representatives ensure that the voices of are often ignored.women and girls around the world are included in international decision making. On the ground, Soroptimists take action through project work, awareness raising, and lobbying of governments to support 72,000 club members in 121 countries and realise equality for women and girls; to achieve individual and collective potential, realise aspirations, and have an equal voice in communities worldwide. soroptimistinternational.org 4'