Women Water and Leadership 2017-2019
THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S APPEAL 2017 – 2019, SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND ENABLE WOMEN
President’s Message: International Day of Rural Women
Dear Soroptimists, The coming week sees three notable International days, leading with, 15 October, The International Day for Rural Women, closely followed by World Food Day on 16 October and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October. The three days are inextricably linked, each issue adversely affecting
If we are not a voice for women – who will be
29 July 2017, Rotterdam, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, Netherlands was inaugurated with overwhelming support as President of Soroptimist International (SI) for the 2017 – 2019 biennium; the first Dutch President in the organisation’s almost 100-year existence. Becoming a member of Soroptimist International in 1996, Mariet held several offices at SI Club Zwolle,
President’s Post: Rules of Water, Rules for Life
Dear Soroptimists, This week I will be attending the event ‘Rules of Water, Rules for Life’, the first edition of an annual conference organised by Milano Global and the Milan Center for Food Law and Policy, held in Milan on the theme of water as a legal asset and as a key
President’s Post: Follow me at World Water Week
Dear Soroptimists, This coming Sunday is the kick-off for the World Water Week for a Water Wise World. World Water Week is a conference organised by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The conference focuses on new thinking and positive action toward water-related challenges and their impact on the environment, health, climate,
Transformative Leadership and Women in Water Diplomacy CSW61
‘Inclusive and Transformative Leadership for Women’s Economic Empowerment’ was expected to take place on Tuesday 14 March at 10:30am, however the snow storm and subsequent cancellation of events that day, meant that the event was rescheduled for 17 March. Inclusive & Transformative Leadership for Women’s Economic Empowerment Leadership must be
Soroptimist International joins Women for Water Partnership
“When we bring our expertise and resources together, we become a powerful force for progress”. UN Women Soroptimist International is delighted to announce its membership of Women for Water Partnership (WfWP). Joining the partnership together with other influential organisations such as International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW), Women
Women Economic Forum EU The Hague 27 – 28 January
Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, President-Elect of Soroptimist International (SI) and President, Women for Water Partnership (WfWP), is to be honoured at the Women Economic Forum – EU (WEF-EU), taking place at The Hague 27 to 28 January 2017. Mariet will be presented the Women Economic Forum 2017 award of ‘Women of the
Women Deliver – Invest in Women and Girls
DAY 4 - MAY 19 A report by Johanna Richardsson WOMEN DELIVER 4th GLOBAL CONFERENCE - When the World Invests in Girls and Women, Everybody Wins! "The final day of Women Deliver has come to an end. This is by far the best conference I have ever been to
"An inspiring woman who encouraged and nurtured younger members" – Past International President Betty Loughhead Turland dies
Betty Loughhead Turland, who served as Soroptimist International President from 1983 to 1985, died peacefully last week in Christchurch, New Zealand. In a message of sympathy to the Soroptimist International South West Pacific Federation, President Ann Garvie described her as "a most delightful lady who served our organisation with