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SI Annual General Meeting

SI President Sharon Fisher cordially invites Soroptimists to register their interest for the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Soroptimist International, as silent observers. The meeting is being held on Zoom, on Wednesday 29 July and will include formal business and presentations of SI work, in addition to plans for

Soroptimist International welcomes Maureen Maguire as President Elect

Soroptimist International (SI) President Sharon Fisher is delighted to announce Maureen Maguire as SI President Elect 2020-21. Due to commence her duties from 01 July this year, Maureen began her journey as a Soroptimist in 1989 and is a member of SI Portadown in Northern Ireland. Serving at Club, Regional,

Peaceful Societies – Recovering from Conflict and Nurturing Peace

A blog by SI President Elect, Sharon Fisher, following her attendance at the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Salt Lake City. "Peace is necessary for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This session shared how civil society organisations are achieving an inclusive and sustainable culture

A Walk on the Wild Side – SI 21st Convention 2019

As Soroptimists descend on Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Malaysia, this young vibrant city prepares to play host to the 21st Soroptimist International Convention 2019. Cutting edge, futuristic architecture, rests side-by-side with a dreamlike mix of iconic structures and the KL Convention Centre, home to a long weekend of

A Closer Look at Leadership – Part Two

Brought to you by Ulla Madsen, Chair of the SI Leadership Development Committee. In the second part of our series 'A Closer Look at Leadership', we hear from SI Director of Advocacy 2015-2017, Pat Black, SI Assistant Director of Advocacy 2015-2017, Sharon Fisher, and from Bette Levy, Marie-D'Amato-Rizzi and Frances

Change of Insignia

A key part of any convention is the Change of Insignia, where we thank our past Directors and President for all their hard work and dedication and welcome new position holders. Martyna Wykrota provides us with the running of events below. Soroptimist International (SI) President Maureen Maguire presented SI Immediate

Opening of the Soroptimist International Dublin Convention 2023

On Thursday, 27 July, Soroptimists from across the globe gathered at the Soroptimist International (SI) 2023 Convention in Dublin, Ireland, celebrating their friendship and projects supporting women and girls. Sue Perry, the Soroptimist International Convention Chair, welcomed everyone into the Convention and the city of Dublin. Deborah Thomas, the

Rally for Older Women to Age with Rights in Rural Communities

Soroptimist International and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People co-hosted a virtual CSW67 parallel event on Thursday 16 March, looking at how women in their older years are treated across the globe, and discussing what can be done to reduce the discrimination and violence they face. Past

A Century of Innovation for Increased Access to Education for Women and Girls

On 15 March 2023, Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) hosted a parallel event at CSW67 entitled “A Century of Innovation for Increased Access to Education for Women and Girls”. With a focus on the priority theme of innovation and technological change and education, this session was led by SIA

How to join us at CSW67

Dear Soroptimists We are now just days away from this year's Commission on the Status of Women event, CSW67. The event is hybrid, taking place from Monday 06 – Friday 17 March. I am delighted to inform you that we have a delegation of 65 Soroptimist Members attending in person,

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