60 Days Until Convention – Workshop Programme Released!

 It is only 60 days until the opening of the 2011 SI Convention! Following the resounding success of the 18th SI Convention held in Glasgow in 2007, we are really excited about welcoming Soroptimists from all over the world in Montreal. The programme is exceptional. It may be your first

Anne Yedowitz: 1913 – 2011

It was with great sadness that we heard about the death of Anne Yedowitz, aged 98. She was the backbone of SI at UN at New York for over 20 years, only giving up her duties there in 2009. She will be remembered for her strong commitment to Soroptimist International,

Education for Sustainable Consumption

Education for sustainable consumption is an important feature of the 19th Commission on Sustainable Development, being held at the United Nations in New York,  May 2 – 13th, 2011  The challenges for sustainable consumption are: To respect the earth and life in all its diversity, To care for the community

Family Planning Saves Mothers AND Children

The Commission on Population and Development meeting at the UN in New York, April 11 – 15, 2011,  focused on the urgent need to provide family planning, reproductive health services and maternal care for millions of women in the developing world.   Secretary Ban Ki-moon supported the importance of family planning

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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