Soroptimist International has written to outgoing Head of UN Women, Michelle Bachelet, to express appreciation for her “strength and commitment to the rights of women and girls” and “exemplary leadership”. “You have inspired our membership across the globe to pursue gender equality at all levels of decision-making and to advocate

On Friday, 15th March 2013, at the CSW 57, UN Member States adopted Agreed Conclusions, with reservations, on the priority theme of ‘The Elimination and Prevention of all forms of Violence against Women and Girls’. Last year no outcome document was agreed upon. This strengthened the resolve of the NGO

The first three months of 2013 have seen 13 new Soroptimist International clubs established,  in Bangladesh, Nigeria and the Philippines.  11 clubs have been chartered in the Philippines, taking the total number of clubs in the country to 84. "I’m truly excited to welcome so many new clubs to our wonderful organization", says

Soroptimist International and other women's organisations have expressed anger and disappointment at attempts to backtrack on existing international agreements on violence against women and girls at the 57th session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW57), currently taking place in New York.   "It is alarming that states are continuing to negotiate established

See the latest updates and photos on our Facebook page! Soroptimist International clubs around the world are taking part in a global day of action to call for an end to violence against women on International Women's Day, March 8.  SI clubs in many countries around the world, including Australia, India, Nepal,