World leaders, water experts, development professionals, policy-makers, and one astronaut, gathered in Stockholm for a week-long meeting focused on finding ways to better use, and reuse, the world’s increasingly scarce fresh water. Stockholm International Water Institute Executive Director, Torgny Holmgren says: “World Water Week is a key meeting place for
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,
World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Organized by SIWI, this year, World Water Week will address the theme 'water and waste: reduce and
A blog by Johanna Richardsson "I just got back from Öland and the Soroptimist Nordic Leadership Academy (SNLA), 26 -30 of June 2017 and I am still stunned by all the willpower, skills and development on many levels that this week offered. Twenty-three young women from all the five Nordic
Organised by Soroptimist International (SI), ‘Opening the Door to Economic Empowerment for Women and Girls’ took place on Wednesday 15 March at 10:30am, in the Hardin Room, Church Centre. Recognising that advancing women’s economic empowerment in the world of work is essential for achieving gender equality, this event took a closer look
Who We Are Soroptimist International consists of five Federations: Soroptimist International Africa Federation, Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Europe, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland and Soroptimist International of the South East Asia Pacific. A global volunteer movement, we work together to transform the lives of
The Southwest Conference Against Trafficking (SWCAT) was held at the Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center, Ontario, CA January 15 -17, 2016. With five Soroptimists on the planning committee, The National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation (NWCAVE) presented SWCAT, together with its partner Crittenton Services and San Bernardino County
"When we work together as the Global Network we are very powerful." "One of the things that I love the most about being a Soroptimist is the international or global aspect, getting to meet women from around the world and having an immediate bond because we know we share similar
The economic empowerment of women is critical to eradicate poverty and ensure inclusive economic growth. Women make significant contributions to economies across the world through owning businesses, being productive employees and by doing unpaid care work at home. However, exploitation, poverty and discrimination means that women are disproportionately disadvantaged economically.
Soroptimist International is delighted to welcome Yvonne Simpson, Hokitika, New Zealand, as International President for the 2015 – 2017 biennium. Anyone who witnessed the Change of Insignia Ceremony at the 20th SI Convention, Istanbul would have clearly seen the joy and gratitude shown by Yvonne Simpson as she took over
