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SI President’s Message: A Final Farewell

Dear Soroptimists and friends, This is my final President’s Post: a personal message to you all. The 2015 – 2017 biennium is now over and the 2017 - 2019 biennium starts under the competent and dedicated leadership of Mariet Verhoef – Cohen. I would like to take this opportunity to

SI President’s Message: Soroptimists congratulate Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

An open letter of congratulations to Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka. Soroptimist International congratulates Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on her appointment to a second term as Executive Director of UN Women. We applaud the decision by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, to provide you with a second term as Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

SI President’s Post: The ‘P’ keys for SI Cologne’s success

"SI Cologne celebrated 60 years of Soroptimist service in style from 30 June – 2 July 2017. The celebration was memorable for many reasons, most of them starting with 'P'! PARTICIPATION: 200 – 250 were anticipated, but the turnout was much higher at 350. Friendship Link clubs from the UK,

SI President’s Post: SI Eldoret, Kenya, making a difference to street children

"IDA-Elect Bev Bucur and I were privileged to visit the SI Eldoret’s Rescue Centre project in Kenya on the 15 June 2017. The Centre rescues abandoned children from living on the street. Some are runaways, others are victims of child abuse and others are abandoned. The root cause is poverty.

SI President’s Post: Celebrating many years of Soroptimist service

"The Soroptimist movement is heading for its centennial in 2021. Many of our volunteers have been members for a long time, and continue to give service to transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. It is a privilege to acknowledge our wise

SI President’s Post: Promoting Awareness of Human Trafficking

Innovative education for effective crime prevention: the Alliance promoting awareness of human trafficking among flight crew. "Human trafficking is a heinous crime and one which affects women in greater numbers than men. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness, and advocate for change to address this confronting issue. An event I attended aimed

SI President’s Post: Irish Soroptimists Come Together Annually

"It was my pleasure and privilege to attend the 51st Annual Joint North / South Conference for Irish Soroptimists and guests. It was held 19 – 21 May in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Last year I attended the event in Mullingar, in the Republic of Ireland, when they celebrated

President’s Post: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Prisons

This was the topic of one of the close to 100 side events during the 26th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held at the Vienna International Centre from 22 – 26 June, 2017. The event highlighted the importance of ensuring access to effective measures for

SI President’s Post: Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

It is a privilege to represent Soroptimist International at the 26th session of the CCPCJ (Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice) held in Vienna from 22 – 26 May 2017.. There are plenary sessions and side events. The Tuesday 23 May side event sessions on violence against women

SI President’s Post: Mines Advisory Group Revisited

I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Headquarters in Manchester on 16 May. MAG was formed in 1989 and is a partner in the campaign to achieve the world to be “Landmine Free by 2025”. Past Soroptimist International President, Patsy Daniel’s choice for

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