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Spreading festive cheer, tackling gender-violence and more: Soroptimists in Action – December

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

Remembering Damini/Nirbhaya – one year on from the Delhi Gang Rape

“The flames ignited by Nirbhaya/Damini will continue to blaze till every woman attains justice, equality and respect” Annette Mascarenhas, President, National Association of Soroptimist International of India SI South Kolkata take part in a silent protest march in memory of Nirbhaya/Damini. One year ago, a 23 year-old student in New

Birthing in the Pacific – achievements and challenges in improving maternal healthcare in PNG

Image: Yvonne Simpson with PNG Soroptimists Birthing in Pacific is a SI South West Pacific project to improve reduce maternal mortality in Papua New Guinea by training and equipping midwives. Soroptimists around the world raised over US$500,000 to support the project as part of SI President Alice Wells December 10

#16Days of Online Activism against Gender Violence – Posts and Updates

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

Human Rights Day – Mandela, Women's Rights and Going Solar for December 10

In a message for Human Rights Day on December 10, International President Ann Garvie has called on Soroptimists worldwide to continue working towards human rights for all, particularly for women and children in areas affected by conflict or natural disaster. "Too many women and girls around the world are

Womens Rights are Human Rights: Tackling Violence in all its forms

December 10 is a date with three-fold significance for Soroptimist International: it is Human Rights Day, it marks the end of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Violence, and it sees the launch of the Soroptimist International President's Appeal. This is no coincidence. In this week's SoroptiVoice blog, SI Programme

See Solar, Cook Solar: President's Appeal Launch

“Sustainable energy—energy that is accessible, cleaner and more efficient—powers opportunity. It grows economies. It lights up homes, schools and hospitals. It empowers women and local communities. And it paves a path out of poverty to greater prosperity for all.” - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s Sustainability for All initiative

Soroptimists in Action! SI Club Projects November 2013

Read about some of the latest Soroptimist projects from around the world in this month's round-up, from educating girls about cyber-bullying in Trinidad and Tobago to breast cancer awareness in Japan. See photos and read more about the projects below. Stop Cyberbullying - SI San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)

2013 World Bank & IMF Meeting

The 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place in Washington, D.C. from October 11th-13th. This annual meeting brings together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives and academics to discuss issues of global concern including the economic

SIGBI Conference: 1200 Soroptimists Make a Big Red Splash in Gateshead

On 1-2 November, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Federation's Annual Conference brought together 1200 Soroptimists from 29 countries in Newcastle/Gateshead, UK. In this week's SoroptiVoice blog, SIGBI President Pat Black and former Communications Director Jane Slatter report from the Conference. For full reports visit www.sigbi.org/gateshead2013. The annual

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