Education IS Empowerment

Throughout December, we are delighted to welcome SI leadership to the SoroptiVoice blog spot! This week, SISWP President Yvonne talks about how education IS empowerment - and how Soroptimists are working to ensure this at all stages of life. In previous weeks we have heard from SIGBI  Maureen, SIA President

SI Nominates Soroptimists for CSW Woman of Distinction Award

Soroptimist International has nominated two Soroptimists for the NGO CSW Woman of Distinction Award. The purpose of this award is to recognise a woman of distinction who is an inspiration to the world and who has shown leadership in the struggle for gender equality and women’s empowerment, particularly under the CSW

Soroptimist International Submits Written Statement to CSW 56

Soroptimist International has submitted a written statement to the 56th Commission on the Status of Women. The CSW 56 will be held in New York from 27th February until 9th March 2012 in New York. "The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and

Soroptimist International Friendship Day: October 3rd

Today is Soroptimist International’s Club Friendship Day, celebrating the day that the very first Soroptimist Club was established in Oakland, California in 1921. Together, across continents and cultures, Soroptimists transform the lives of women and girls in need through local and international projects, friendship links with other clubs, and partnerships

SI Launches its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement

 SI is pleased to launch its 2011 ECOSOC High Level Statement. The theme for this year is 'Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to education' which fits perfectly with SI’s focus on education and leadership. SI’s statement focuses on the need to create safe spaces within the education
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