Author: watchthedot
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Working together for a stronger movement – Meet SI's International Officers
Soroptimist representatives from around the world are in Kent, UK this weekend for the annual Soroptimist international Board meeting. The Board, representing 80,000 Soroptimists in 130 countries worldwide, will discuss issues facing the global movement and take key decisions about SI’s global strategy for the coming year. The SI Board is made up of three…
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Women, Peace and Security: Soroptimists Heard at the UN
Soroptimist International UN Representative Bette Levy attended a meeting on Women, Peace and Security, as a critical component of the post-2015 development agenda. Meetings like this one provide a valuable opportunity to Soroptimist International to provide information on best practice to help better the lives of women and girls. At this event, countries like Chile…
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Help to End Sexual Violence in Conflict! – A Global Call to Advocacy
Soroptimist International Advocacy Focus Sexual Violence in Conflict has been a major topic of discussion across the world recently. The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, held in London in June, triggered much of this discussion. The Summit is to date the largest gathering on this subject. 1,700 delegates and 129 country delegations,…
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Remembering Ning: UN World Day against Trafficking
Image: Ning, who was trafficked to Australia from Thailand aged 13 Chris Knight is SISWP Friendship Link Coordinator and a member of SI Moreton North Inc (Australia). She describes herself as a passionate human rights and social justice advocate and in this week’s blog she shares her continued involvement with raising awareness of the global…
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Soroptimists join UN in marking first World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Image: USA, SI Anti-Trafficking march in Camino Real, SI Conejo (PFR: 34025). 30 July 2014 is the UN’s first World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Soroptimist International supports the call for greater global awareness and reports on some of the many effective Soroptimist actions across the world to end this despicable crime against humanity. "I…
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Federations gather to learn, share and celebrate!
July is a month of major gatherings for two of the four Soroptimist International Federations; Soroptimists from the SI of the Americas Federation are arriving in Vancouver, Canada, this week for their Biennial Convention, while SI of Europe held their Governors’ meeting from 10-12 July. The Power of Girls – SI of the Americas Convention…
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Growing membership, raising profile and sharing good practice – SI Europe Governor's Meeting (Denmark)
From 10-12 July, the Soroptimist International of Europe Governors’ Meeting brought together 175 Soroptimists in Copenhagen, Denmark.Governors from across the Federation, representing countries from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, gathered to discuss major issues, share experience and take key decisions. They were joined by representatives of Single Clubs (those based in countries with…
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Perspectives of Afghan women – democracy, women and political participation in Afghanistan
Image: Woman votes in Kabul, Afghanistan, April 2014 (UN Photo/Fardin Waezi) Afghanistan is waiting to hear the outcome of last month’s presidential election, with an official audit of all votes underway to determine the winner. For the first time in Afghanistan‘ s history, power will be democratically transferred through elections. But how far have…
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We are #StrongerThan fear, hatred, violence and poverty. Malala calls for release of Nigerian schoolgirls and education for all #MalalaDay
“We are stronger than the enemies of education. We are stronger than fear, hatred, violence and poverty. They thought that bullets would silence us, but they failed. Instead, out of that silence came thousands of voices. My birthday wish this year is that we all raise our voices for those under oppression, to show…
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"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 dignity and pride". Betty Loughhead…