Migration
Recent figures from the International Office of Migration (IOM) estimate there to be 271.6 million
Child Marriage
Worldwide, more than 650 million women alive today were married as children. Child marriage, or
Our Voice at the UN
This edition follows the activities of SI's United Nations Representatives in Vienna. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), the UN Industrial Development Office (UNIDO) and the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) are all based in Vienna.
Human Trafficking
The crime of human trafficking is complex and dynamic, taking place in a wide variety
Elder Women – Violence and Discrimination #16days
Age and Ageism -a change in attitudes and new protection laws - An article by past SI United Nations Representative, Vienna, Dora Vrdlovec "Age discrimination is a widespread phenomenon: in all countries of the world older people may endure physical, sexual, psychological, verbal or financial violence; it may take place
Work Can Be a Dangerous Place for Women #16Days
An article by SI Director of Advocacy, Beverly Bucur "We spend most of our waking hours at work and it is an important part of our lives; however, statistics show that millions of women are victims of violence at work. Violence in the workplace stems from a variety of causes,
Soroptimist International Meetings, Kuala Lumpur, July 2019
Authored by: Deborah Thomas, SI Global Executive Director Prior to the SI Quadrennial International Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a series of meetings were held by the board and Authorised Representatives of Soroptimist International (SI). The SI board met on Monday 15 July to hold a Review and Planning Day
CSW63 Delegate Handbook
The Delegates handbook is designed to help you to be an effective delegate and ensure you have a successful time at CSW. To complement the CSW63 Advocacy Pack, the handbook contains important resources on the focus of CSW63 including the Soroptimist International Where We Stand Statements and Soroptimist Key Asks.
A 360-degree view of migration
By Barbara T. Rochman, SI UN Representative, New York The Final Draft Outcome Document of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) was transmitted to the United Nations General Assembly by its President on 13 July, 2018. It was approved by consensus of the United Nations Member
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