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President Siew Yong Gnanalingam reflects on her first year as President

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

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

Our Voice at the United Nations – Geneva

Soroptimist International’s (SI) representatives to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland, engage at the heart of critical global discussions on human rights, health, and humanitarian issues. Geneva’s unique UN landscape includes major agencies like the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the World Health Organization (WHO),

Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 63rd Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) has now been submitted

Soroptimist International’s written statement to the 63rd Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) has now been submitted. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council are invited to submit a written statement to the Commission. Soroptimist International holds General Consultative

World Vision Georgia Update 2, November 2024

Soroptimist International Foundation's partnership with World Vision Georgia (WVG) has been dedicated to empowering women and girls across Georgia. Since October 2022, we have been able to showcase exceptional progress from this project, which has been enhancing life skills and employability for women and girls across Georgia. This article will

World Vision Georgia Final Report Update 2024

The partnership between Soroptimist International Foundation and World Vision Georgia, initiated in October 2022, has successfully concluded, bringing significant positive outcomes to women and girls across Georgia. This collaborative initiative, funded by the "Opening Doors to a Bright Future" Appeal, has focused on addressing critical areas of development in regions

Exciting Announcement about the Soroptimist International Convention 2027

SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingam has announced that Soroptimist International of Europe has kindly accepted to host the 2027 Soroptimist International Convention as Soroptimist International of the Americas has decided to pass the honour of hosting the event. Hafdis Karlsdottir, President of Soroptimist International of Europe says: "We are honoured

Rose Academies Uganda: 2024 Update 2

This article provides a further update on the progress and milestones achieved through Soroptimist International Foundation's partnership with Rose Academies Uganda, which has been supporting out-of-school youth through education and vocational skills training. The initiative has offered an engaging experience characterised by the enthusiasm of both learners and staff, as

Rose Academies Uganda Update

Rose Academies Uganda Update Our ongoing collaboration with Rose Academies Uganda has continued to positively impact the live of women and girls through the first half of 2024. Now under the purview of Soroptimist International Foundation, this programme has focused on empowering out-of-school youth through education and vocational skills training,

Soroptimist International CSW69 Written Statement

Soroptimist International’s Statement to the Sixty-Ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women has now been submitted Read our full statement here. The Sixty-Ninth Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), taking place in 2025 (10 to 21 March), offers a pivotal opportunity

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