December 10th Day of Action

December 10th Club Day of Action! In December 2011 we introduced the inaugural Soroptimist International December 10th Advocacy Campaign – one day when Soroptimists and their local partners and supporters participate in a collective, worldwide advocacy effort which links to the President's December 10th Appeal.   When: December 10th -

SIE 20th Congress: Visions of Paradise

In 2013, SIE President Kathy welcomes Soroptimists to Berlin for the SIE 20th Congress on her biennium theme: Soroptimists go for Water and Food! Theme: Visions of Paradise - Soroptimist go for Water and Food! The 2013 Congress of Soroptimist International of Europe in Berlin will enlighten, inform, present Best

SIGBI Conference: Belfast

Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland 78th Annual Conference Waterfront Hall, Belfast 25-27 October 2012 "Our Conference theme ‘Facing the Future Together’ challenges us that, in taking forward the aims of our organisation, we must work together in partnership with others to improve the lives of women and girls not only

SI Denmark: 75 Year Jubilee

In March 2013, SI Denmark will celebrate their 75 year jubilee and Soroptimists from all countries are invited to share in their celebrations! When: Saturday March 9 2013 Where: Hotel NyborgStrand in Nyborg on the Danish island of Funen Time: 11 am till 6 pm The Jubilee Committee is well

First Round of Negotiations For Rio+20 Conclude

UNCSD report back from the first round of negotiations on the zero draft document, New York, January 27th-30th 2012: Three days of initial negotiations over the proposed outcome document for Rio+20 concluded today with comments and suggestions from Member States, United Nations agencies and a variety of civil society actors. 

UN Women Celebrates Its First Year

In the words of the Undersecretary General, Michelle Bachelet, “it has been an incredible year…a year of excitement, high hopes and ambition.” * UN Women is now present in 75 countries, supporting national leadership and political participation to strengthen organizations and institutions to build a strong foundation for equality.  In

Soroptimists Against Trafficking: A Dream Turned into Reality!

This week’s SoroptiVoice blog comes from Michelle Bart, President of Soroptimist International of Southwest Washington and the Northwest Conference Against Trafficking & Film Festival Chairperson. January 2012, as proclaimed by President Barack Obama, was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and February 1 is observed as National Freedom Day,

Share YOUR Voice at CSW 56!

Share your voice!  Soroptimist International, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, the World YWCA, and the Friends of Cambodian Child’s Dream Organisation invite you to participate in a worldwide conversation about violence against rural women and girls: experiences and solutions.  We have developed a list of seven

Rio+20 Zero Draft Document: The Future We Want

Last week, the zero draft document for Rio+20 was released. This is the first version of the document which will be discussed and amended over the coming months, and after revision and addition, hopefully accepted by Member States attending the Rio+20 conference in Brazil, June 2012. As SI UN Representative

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