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.
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).
