SI at the United Nations – What is our status and what does it mean?

by Soroptimist International Director of Advocacy, Bev Bucur The first time that non-governmental organizations were granted consultative status was in 1946 when Article 71 of the United Nations (UN) Charter opened the door for consultation with Non-Governmental Organizations. Initially, 41 organisations were chosen. Soroptimist International received General Consultative Status with

Clean Water to Rural Communities – Malaysia

The Soroptimist International President’s Appeal ‘Women, Water & Leadership’ is working with women, girls and communities in Sabah and Sarawak, rural Malaysia, where communities lack access to a clean and safe supply of water, for cooking and drinking purposes. Soroptimist International Region of Malaysia (SIROM) has commenced ‘Clean Water to

International Day for Rural Women

Since 2008, 15 October has been marked as the International Day of Rural Women. Women and girls play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing. Read the SI Statement on rural women HERE. This years' theme is 'Sustainable infrastructure,

Soroptimist International Meetings Budapest

By Deborah Thomas, Global Executive Director "Soroptimist International recently held a series of meetings in Budapest, Hungary, these included a review and planning day, formal board meeting and the annual general meeting. Soroptimist International brings together our international leaders from all around the globe to review, monitor and plan our

SI shortlisted for the 2018 Incredible Impacts Programme

Soroptimist International (SI) is delighted to be shortlisted for the 2018 Incredible Impacts Programme, announced by Best Cities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). SI joins the African Women in Leadership Organisation, the World Environmental Education Congress Network and others, on the final shortlist of 12

My Sanctuary – A landmark SISWP project is launched in Fiji

Soroptimist International of South West Pacific (SISWP) is to provide help to victims of violence, and those most vulnerable during natural disasters, with the construction of three shelters in Fiji, where women and children will receive counselling and accommodation during a programme of rehabilitation. During the SISWP Presidential Work Tour

High-Level Political Forum 2018

UPDATE: Catch up with all the blogs from the High-Level Political Forum Read More The high-level political forum (HLPF) on sustainable development will be held at the United Nations Headquarters New York, from Monday, 9 July, to Wednesday, 18 July 2018. The theme is 'Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies'.

#6 Your Voice at the United Nations

Welcome to ‘Your Voice at the United Nations’   Cryptocurrencies, Cybercrime and Impacts on Women Side Event moderated by SI UN Representative Martina Gredler at the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Twenty-seventh session, 14 –18 May 2018 Photo: SI UN Representative Martina Gredler and associates On 16

Marking World Environment Day – Kenya

Soroptimist International (SI) and Women for Water Partnership (WfWP) members, together with the Ngara Girls High School, Nairobi, mobilised school girls, women and other like-minded stakeholders to participate in a school environment clean-up and tree-planting event, to mark this year’s World Environment Day. Ngara girls high school is situated right
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