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Day Thirteen Displacement

“Internally displaced persons, or IDPs, are among the world’s most vulnerable people. Unlike refugees, IDPs have not crossed an international border to find sanctuary but have remained inside their home countries. Even if they have fled for similar reasons as refugees (armed conflict, generalized violence, human rights violations), IDPs legally

Lurgan Lights – solar lanterns help schoolgirls complete studies (UK/Zambia)

Every year, on Human Rights Day (December 10) the President of Soroptimist International invites all Soroptimists to join her in supporting one Appeal to improve the lives of women and girls. In December 2013, President Ann Garvie launched the See Solar, Cook Solar Appeal, which will support projects around

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

From De-miners in Lao to Peace Builders in Burundi: Educating and Empowering Women for Peace

This week's SoroptiVoice blog for International Peace Day (21st September) comes from Kate Moore, a Soroptimist and Co-Chair of Action on Armed Violence. AoAV, formerly known as Landmine Action, carries out research, advocacy and field work to reduce the incidence and impact of global armed violence. Soroptimists in the UK have

Save Li Yan: Domestic Violence in China

Soroptimist International is calling on the Government of China to withdraw the death sentence for a woman who killed her husband after suffering months of torture and to take immediate action against the disturbing level of domestic violence in the country. Li Yan, due to be executed any day, is currently being

Visit to All China Women's Federation – Beijing 2012

This weeks SoroptiVoice blog comes from Leigh Ellwood-Brown, SI Organisational Development Committee Chair. Leigh talks about a recent trip to Beijing, a trip which was historically relevant and shows the great relationships that SI build with other women's organisations around the world. To keep our contact and connection with the All China Women’s Federation,

December 10th Series – Stories from PNG – Jenny

It is December 10th - Human Rights Day! This is the final day of the special SoroptiVoice blog series, bringing you stories from Papua New Guinea, where this year's President's December 10th Appeal is taking place. These stories paint a poignant picture of what life is like for women in

December 10th Series – Stories from PNG – Grace

It is December 10th - Human Rights Day! This is the final day of the special SoroptiVoice blog series, bringing you stories from Papua New Guinea, where this year's President's December 10th Appeal is taking place. These stories paint a poignant picture of what life is like for women in

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