Soroptimist International (SI) recently hosted an informative webinar exploring key milestones and frameworks for advancing gender equality, including CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Featuring a panel of expert speakers from across SI—Berthe De Vos-Neven, Dawn Marie Lemonds, Linda Witong Abrahm, and Pat Black—the

Soroptimist International has joined up with International Presentation Association, Sikh Human Rights Group and the Bahá’í International Community to organise a side event in the margins of the 63rd session of the UN Commission for Social Development. Titled 'Building Social Resilience and Solidarity: Community-Led Approaches to Addressing Global Crises' the

Introducing Soroptimist International’s New Position Papers on Human Trafficking and Child, Early and Forced Marriage Our Where We Stand Position Papers serve as a cornerstone of the Soroptimist International commitment to advocating for the rights of women and girls worldwide, providing a clear articulation of our stance on critical global

Berthe De Vos-Neven has been appointed as Soroptimist International's Director of Advocacy (SIDA) for the 2026-2027 biennium. We had the chance to sit down with Berthe to discuss her new role and her vision for the future. Meet Berthe: Where are you based? I’m originally from Belgium, but my life

Our Voice at the United Nations: International Conference of NGOs, UNESCO The International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO), held biennially at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, is a crucial gathering for civil society organisations to collaborate, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships in support of UNESCO’s mission. This conference, held most recently from

New Soroptimist International Foundation projects announced!  We are delighted to close 2024 on a positive note! Coinciding with Soroptimist International Foundation Day (10 December), we are excited to announce that Soroptimist International Foundation has recently awarded funding to two further projects, extending it’s support to more women and girls.  

Our collaboration with Fundación Moisés Bertoni (FMB), a boarding school in Paraguay, began as part of the SI President’s Appeal 2021 – 2023: Opening Doors to a Bright Future. It continues now under the banner of Soroptimist International Foundation.   The partnership with Fundación Moisés Bertoni works to create positive change

Soroptimist International Foundation, in partnership with the Cambodia Community Dream Organisation (CCDO), continues to deliver transformative impact in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This initiative has already empowered thousands of women and girls living across six vulnerable communities in rural Cambodia, primarily through education, training, and advocacy. From July to September, project

A group of Soroptimists from the Danish Soroptimist Union, together with a representative from SI Tororo, Mrs. Sophia Dorothy Angurah, recently visited the Rose Academies vocational training centre, where they received a warm welcome from teachers, parents, community members, and local leaders led by the sub county chief Mr. Malinga

Our continued partnership with the Cambodia Community Dream Organisation (CCDO) has seen further benefits to the lives of women and girls across the second quarter of project activities in 2024. Now under the auspices of Soroptimist International Foundation, this initiative carries forward the exceptional work of our Opening Doors to

At the recent Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) Conference SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingam gave a heartfelt and insightful reflection on her first year as SI President during her presentation which focused on 'Enable'. She shared her experiences, achievements, and challenges, providing a glimpse into her leadership

Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 58th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has now been submitted.  NGOs with consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) are invited to submit their written statement to the Commission. Soroptimist International has General Consultative