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SI Board reaches unanimous decision on the charter of the Africa Federation

At the Soroptimist International (SI) Board meeting on 17 July 2019, preceding the 21st SI International Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the SI Board made the unanimous decision to approve of the SI Africa Federation Charter application submitted to Soroptimist International for a fifth SI Federation subject to the two thousand

Destined to make a difference – for Imme

"It is the friendship of women around the world that can and does make a difference" Irmeli Torsonen It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved Soroptimist Friend and Past President of Soroptimist International (SI), Irmeli Piela, formerly Torssonen, affectionately known to her

An Open Letter on Women, Peace and Security and Sustainable Development

August 2019 Calling on UN Member states to “raise the bar” on sustainable development, gender equality, and peace 12 August, 2019, New York, NY - The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) announces the release of an Open Letter to the Group of Friends of 1325 on Women,

Kuala Lumpur Convention 19 July 2019 Part One

Day One Early Morning Schedule Welcome by Puan Sri Siew Yong Gnanalingam, International Convention Chair | Flag Ceremony | Roll Call of Soroptimist International Countries & Territories | Opening Speech by Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, SI International President | Speech by Her Majesty, KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah

Soroptimist International HLPF Report 2019

The meeting of the High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development in 2019, convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, will be held from Tuesday, 9 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019; including the three-day ministerial meeting of the forum from Tuesday, 16 July, to Thursday, 18 July 2019.

Your Voice at the United Nations

This month's edition contains articles from Soroptimist International's United Nations Representatives in Rome, Geneva and Paris, and discusses the role of family farming in reaching the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the presentation of the latest UN Human Rights Report, and news from the think tank 'Action for Equality' held at

International Widow’s Day

23 June is International Widow's Day. Widowhood can affect women of any age and it has been estimated that there are up to 258 million widows around the world. Approximately 1.36 million are child widows, facing the 'triple' disadvantage of gender, marital status and immaturity. Already robbed of a childhood,

The Wave – Soroptimists support the SI President’s Appeal 2017-2019

In an event organised by SI Club Zottegem, Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen joined one hundred people from the Belgium Union, where she was presented with a cheque for 5000 euro - a substantial donation towards the SI President's Appeal. SI Club Zottegem Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen actively supports and runs projects

SI announces Ulla Elisabeth Madsen as SI Assistant Director of Advocacy 2020-21

Soroptimist International (SI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ulla Elisabeth Madsen as the SI Assistant Director of Advocacy (SIADA), for the next biennium 2020 –2021. SI President, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen says: “On behalf of the SI Board of Directors I am delighted to welcome Ulla Elisabeth Madsen to the

Sculpture outside of UNESCO building in Paris

Your Voice at the United Nations

This edition of ‘Your Voice at the United Nations’ features articles relating to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and the Construction of World Citizenship. 6th Session of the Global Platform of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), 15 May, Geneva SI UN Representatives in Geneva, Kristin Reynisdottir, Berthe De Vos and Stacy Ciulik

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