This year the annual UN Department for Public Information NGO Conference (UN DPI NGO Conference) was held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from 30 May to 1 June. International President Yvonne represented Soroptimist International at the conference, joined by Korean Soroptimists. With civil society representatives and NGOs from across

Soroptimist International is delighted to welcome two new United Nations Representatives to the Soroptimist family; Frances Zainoeddin and Barbara Rochman.   Image:  Centre: Frances Zainoeddin, Left (far right) and right: Barbara Rochman International Director of Advocacy Pat Black says: “I am thrilled to welcome Barbara and Frances to the SI

At the recent SISWP Conference of Clubs the following clubs were recognised for their excellence in planning, administering and evaluating a project to transform lives for women and girls around the Federation. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.  For Goal 1 Objective 1: SI Penang for their Education Fund

  The UN’s Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) will meet in Vienna, 23 – 27 May, to discuss ‘criminal justice responses to prevent and counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations’. These discussions come at a crucial time, as across the world there is an increasing

"Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific welcomes Theresa Lyford as President for the 2016-2018 Biennium. Theresa's theme for her Biennium is "Shaping our Future - Innovate, Inform, Inspire"   Image:  Incoming SISWP President Theresa Lyford introduces Innovate, Inform, Inspire for the 2016-2018 Biennium. Project challenge - Soroptimists: Be the

Without ensuring that financing for development compliments the needs of sustainable development, it will be impossible to make the transformative change that governments committed to in 2015. SI UN Rep Marie D'Amato-Rizzi attended the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development (FfD Forum) which followed up on decisions made at the

  Just before midnight, on the 24 March, governments, civil society and other organisations celebrated the adoption of CSW60’s agreed conclusions. These celebrations came after nearly 80 hours of negotiations, and the conclusions will help develop how gender equality will be included in development efforts moving forward. “Countries gave gender

In a message for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace,  6 April, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said: "Sport promotes health and well-being. It fosters tolerance, mutual understanding and peace. ... It empowers, inspires and unites."   During the Soroptimist International 16 Days of Activism campaign, we had the opportunity

  Image:  Rt. Hon President Mrs. Bidhya Devi Bhandari shaking hands with Prince Harry at the Inaugural Session of the Nepal Girl Summit. DPM Mr. CP Mainali looks on. Photo by Prakash Mathema  NEWS: KATHMANDU, 23 March 2016 – On Wednesday March 23rd Nepal hosted its first ever Girl Summit