Soroptimist representatives to the UN

Soroptimist International has permanent, volunteer Representatives to the major United Nations centres in New York, Geneva and Vienna, UNESCO in Paris, the FAO in Rome, and UNEP in Nairobi.

It also currently has Representatives at the UN Regional Commissions in Western Asia (ESCWA); South America (ECLAC); and Asia Pacific (ESCAP).

These Representatives attend a broad range of meetings and committees, reporting back to the membership and making recommendations for the Soroptimist Programme of Service.

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Soroptimist delegations

Soroptimists are present as accredited delegates at NGO Forums at most major International and UN Forums and Summits where the issues directly affect women. Statements are prepared outlining Soroptimist concerns and recommendations for action are made in relation to the issues under discussion.

The SI Programme Team produces brochures to distribute to other delegates (both government and other NGOs) outlining the Soroptimist position and Programme Action within the issues that are the focus of the particular meeting. These brochures are also made available to SI members.

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