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Human Rights for a Bright Future – 10 December Webinar

In recognition of the progress and impact achieved as part of Opening Doors to a Bright Future over the last year, we would like to welcome as many Soroptimists as possible to join us on 10 December, 11AM (GMT) for a webinar event featuring guest speakers from each of the

Soroptimist International Statement: The Rights of Women and Girls

As the protests across Iran continue in response to the death of the young woman, Mahsa Amini, Soroptimist International is deeply concerned that this is just one example of the human rights of women and girls being suppressed in many countries across the globe. Soroptimist International rigorously opposes such violations

World Vision Georgia

Opening Doors to a Bright Future’ announces collaboration with World Vision Georgia Beginning in early October 2022, the World Vision Georgia and SI President’s Appeal project will run until 31 May 2023, empowering women and girls by improving life skills and employability. A national study on violence against women conducted

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

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