Soroptimist International (SI) President, Maureen Maguire and SI Immediate Past President, Sharon Fisher, are delighted to announce that delegate registration for the Soroptimist International 2023 Dublin convention will open on Monday 5 September 2022. The theme of the Convention is 'Challenge the Future' and will bring together speakers from across
SI President Maureen Maguire and SI Immediate Past President Sharon Fisher are delighted to share the Soroptimist International 2021 Annual Report. The report showcases projects from 'The Road to Equality President Appeal (2020 – 2021)' and introduces 'Opening Doors to a Bright Future President Appeal (2022 – 2023)' Our International
Blog by Nina Smart. "International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM (ZTD), was celebrated in many ways in Sierra Leone, as activists used the opportunity to bring attention to the lack of a ban on the practice that recently killed two more girls. Long-time activist Rugiatu Turay, one of the
SI Advocacy Advisor, Bev Bucur, brings us an insightful overview of this year's Commission on the Status of Women. "The 66th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) came to a close on March 25. The results were historic because the core theme of gender
A blog by Dr. Nina Smart Grassroots Feminist Movement Responding to Climate Change - Event at CSW66, 16 March. "Hosted by Taiwan Coalition Against Violence, TCAV, and cosponsored by Soroptimist International, this CSW66 event focused on the feminisation of climate change by sharing women's best practices from Nepal and Taiwan.
22 March | 12 PM London Organised by Soroptimist International and the Soroptimist International Federations (EVENT ID #: 12768) 'OPENING DOORS to a BRIGHT FUTURE: EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, and ENABLING WOMEN' Participants will hear of women who have overcome obstacles to enable empowerment and leadership in the world of work. Learn
Although many restrictions remain in place, and most events are virtual or hybrid, the United Nations centers are slowly opening their doors again, and Soroptimist International representatives from across the globe remain unwavering as they advocate for the rights for women and girls. In this edition of Our Voice at
“Thank you for traveling with us on the ‘Road to Equality’ as we took great steps to increase awareness of gender-based violence. The COVID-19 crisis, and the fallout from climate disasters have had a disproportionate impact on women and girls, and it is clear we face a long journey before
This edition takes a look at how SI is actively advocating for the ratification and implementation of the ILO C-190 to end harrassment in the workplace, and brings news from CoNGO's Civil Society Summit on Substantiative Issues. But first, let's kick start with the latest news on CSW 66...
We are 100! 📣 This October, Soroptimist International celebrated its 100th Birthday... Soroptimists from around the world joined together for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to gather 'virtually' to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimist International as a Global Voice for Women. Taking place from 1-3 October 2021 the two-day 'surprise-filled' event delivered
