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International Day of the Girl Child

Hello everyone – 11 October is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. International days give us an opportunity to educate our members and the public on issues of concern. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has

Our Voice at the UN

This Edition of Our Voice at the UN follows the activities of Dr Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative as she advocates for the rights of women and girls at the UN office in Bangkok. Earlier this year, Dr Theresa Devasahayam represented Soroptimist International at the 78th Commission organised by the

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Our Voice at the UN

The United Nations Office in Geneva is a focal point for multilateral diplomacy in human rights, with the UN’s Human Rights Council and its review mechanisms, including the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Committee of the Rights of the Child (CRC), and

SI Convention Dublin Countdown to Registration

Soroptimist International (SI) President, Maureen Maguire and SI Immediate Past President, Sharon Fisher, are delighted to announce that delegate registration for the Soroptimist International 2023 Dublin convention will open on Monday 5 September 2022. The theme of the Convention is 'Challenge the Future' and will bring together speakers from across

Rose Academies Uganda

The SI President's Appeal Team is delighted to bring news of the second SI President's Appeal project, now taking place in the Soroti District of Eastern Uganda. Within the Soroptimist International Africa Federation, this project will be working together with our partner Rose Academies. Since 2014, Rose Academies has worked

Cambodia and the SI President’s Appeal – Six months on

The first project of the SI President's Appeal 'Opening Doors to a Bright Future' launched in Cambodia in early 2022, in the Soroptimist International Federation of South East Asia Pacific. ‘Education and Learning in Cambodia throughout the life course’, is working in partnership with the Cambodian Community Dream Organization (CCDO).

Our Voice at the UN

The UN’s High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is a key date in Soroptimist International’s global policy calendar and this year was no exception. With so many global challenges facing humanity and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, the ability for organisations to share recommendations and for states to agree

Soroptimist International Annual Report

SI President Maureen Maguire and SI Immediate Past President Sharon Fisher are delighted to share the Soroptimist International 2021 Annual Report. The report showcases projects from 'The Road to Equality President Appeal (2020 – 2021)' and introduces 'Opening Doors to a Bright Future President Appeal (2022 – 2023)' Our International

Soroptimist International HLPF Report: Empowerment & Education

We're excited to announce the release of Soroptimist International's High-Level Political Forum 2022 report, which reviews progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This report focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 4: Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, and Goal 17: Partnerships for Development. This year, the High-Level Political Forum will be

Announcement from SI President 2022 – 2023, Maureen Maguire

Soroptimist International President, Maureen Maguire is delighted to announce that Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific is now officially the new name for the Federation previously known as, Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific. With membership spread across thirteen countries, this has been an important move for the Federation,

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