24th October 2013 Soroptimist International UN Representatives in New York organised an event entitled ‘’The Challenges of the Post 2015 agenda in Sustainable Development for NGO’s and Civil Society” which asked the question, what can civil society and NGOs do to engage the Post 2015 agenda? Opened by UN Lead

Inspiring and innovative Soroptimist activities worldwide were reported in October to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.  Here are some examples from Benin, Italy, UK, Sweden, Israel, India, Barbados, Germany, USA, Australia and Pakistan. Violence against women and human trafficking were key concerns, with events to raise

On the 18th October the UN Security Council adopted a new resolution which urges women's full inclusion in peace talks and transitional justice. This demonstrates a great determination to put women’s leadership at the centre of conflict resolution and peace promotion. This is great news for Soroptimist International who believe

  Educate Exchange Connection Ambassadors celebrate Soroptimist Friendship Day with SISWP President Siew Yong Gnanalingam. 17 Soroptimists from 9 countries in the SI South West Pacific (SISWP) Federation have taken part in an exchange programme to promote international friendship and understanding and encourage greater participation by younger women in the

  Image: SI Midland Chase (UK) Purple Teardrop march against human trafficking in Lichfield At an event to mark the UK's national Anti-Slavery Day, Soroptimists Jackie Paling and Pauline Monk  have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the fight against human trafficking. British Home Secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May

Soroptimists across the world are being urged to take part in the BBC’s 100 Women season, which is highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing women in the 21st century. During October the Corporation’s news and current affairs programmes are featuring the struggle to access education, healthcare and better wages along

  Image: SI Antananarivo Doyen "Seeds for All" project, part of the SI Union of Madagascar initiative  to improve food security and benefit households headed by women. A Soroptimist International of Europe Best Practice Award winner, supported by the German Soroptimist Union.  On the International Day of Rural Women, Soroptimist

  International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October, focuses on the rights of girls and the challenges they face globally. This year’s theme is "Innovating for Girls’ Education". World attention has been focussed on the 33 million girls not at school by the campaigning of inspirational Pakistani teenager

  17 Soroptimists from 9 countries in the SI South West Pacific Federation will be arriving in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this week at the beginning of an exchange programme that aims to promote international friendship and understanding, as well as greater participation by younger women in the Soroptimist movement. “The