Female Genital Mutilation Soroptimists in Ellwangen-Jagst, Germany partnered with Terre des Femmes to support the Bangr Nooma, an association based in Burkina Faso dedicated to the prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM). Funds raised by Soroptimists contributed to the hiring and training of a social worker, whose role it
SI Bangsar, Malaysia and the Personal Safety For Children Program TOT In a friendship link with SI Iskandar Puteri (SIIP) and in partnership with Yayasan Soroptimist Malaysia; Agensi Innovasi Malaysia; Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor Studies in Malaysia show that Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) cases are on the
A blog by Sylvia Walker, President SI St. Augustine "In terms of its substance and energy, the Consultation Day Programme of CSW61 was impactful and entertaining. Beginning with its various Welcome Messages and Conversation, the first part of the Programme was a tour de force of strong opinions, appealing arguments, experiential
"25 November marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, culminating in the celebration of Human Rights Day on 10 December 2016. On the 25th of each month the call is for us to wear orange as a sign we want to eliminate violence against women. The connection is that
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN President’s Message "25 November marks the
International President Yvonne Simpson calls on all Soroptimists to renew their efforts to eliminate violence against women through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. "When we unite we increase the impact of our call for action". "One in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence. According to UN
In this week's SoroptiVoice blog Theresa Devasahayam, President-Elect of Soroptimist International of Singapore, writes about violence against women in Timor-Leste and a project supported by SI Singapore that protects and supports victims. Timor-Leste or East Timor is one of the youngest countries in the world, having been created on 20
Image: Soroptimists raise awareness of domestic abuse at Curitiba airport With the eyes of footballing nations on Brazil, currently hosting the World Cup, this week’s SoroptiVoice blog looks at some of the work that the 31 Brazilian Soroptimist clubs are doing to tackle violence against women. As in many
As many people around the world celebrate Christmas and New Year, lots of Soroptimist clubs have been helping to spread some seasonal cheer, particularly among women and children who might otherwise miss out. You can see and read some examples in this month's round-up. Violence against women and girls has
During 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Soroptimist International joined thousands of organisations around the world in campaigning at local, national and international levels to END violence against women and girls. Each day from International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November to Human Rights
