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What we do

Soroptimists seek to become an active influence for positive change in society through Awareness, Advocacy, and Action.

Soroptimist International is committed to:

  • service to local, national and international communities
  • active participation in decision-making.

Soroptimists work to promote social justice and equity and the empowerment of women through economic independence and greater participation in decision making at all levels.

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The Golden Guide to Advocacy

    • Adhere to SI policy
    • Designate a spokesperson for the issue
    • Be well informed, consistent and succinct
    • Educate members in the art of advocacy and keep them well informed about the issue
    • Contact / target the appropriate people and decision makers
    • Form partnerships with like-minded organizations
    • Distribute regular media releases
    • Monitor progress
    • Be persistent, persuasive, passionate, polite, and politically sensitive

Position statements

Concise position statements, outlining what Soroptimists globally see as the core issues, and the necessary actions to address those issues, are created through a process of extensive discussion and consultation, leading to ratification by the SI International Board. They are published collectively in a document entitled Where We Stand (pdf).

See also SI Procedures 2.6 for guidelines on preparing programme-related statements (available in the Members’ only section).

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