Category: News
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SI Annual General Meeting (AGM) announced for 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Soroptimist International Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday 12 July at 07:00 am BST. It would be fantastic if you could all please join us and listen to some interesting updates. Please register in advance on Zoom!
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Soroptimist International Foundation proudly announces the launch of ‘Greening Our Horizons’ in Kenya
On Saturday 24 May 2025, the grounds of Kabete Rehabilitation School became a centre of environmental action as the Soroptimist International Union of Kenya, in collaboration with all 14 Soroptimist clubs nationwide, launched the “Greening Our Horizons: Soroptimists Leading the Way’ project. The launch at Kabete marked the beginning of a long-term commitment by Soroptimist…
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Save Mother Earth – Save the Future: Women and Water Webinar
Watch the full webinar recording now on YouTube. On World Environment Day, Soroptimist International and Women for Water Partnership co-hosted a webinar exploring the links between gender equality, water security, and environmental justice. From grassroots impact to global advocacy, the event brought together a diverse panel of women leaders working at the forefront of climate…
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Key Takeaways from CSW69
The Sixty-Ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 10 to 21 March 2025. In place of a priority theme, the focus of this year’s session stood out as a key moment to review the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action…
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‘Emerging Threats Against Women and Girls in the Digital Era: Artificial Intelligence and Gaslighting’
Join us at the 34th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) for a powerful side event: ‘Emerging Threats Against Women and Girls in the Digital Era: Artificial Intelligence and Gaslighting’. Taking place on 21 May, from 16:30 to 17:30 CEST, this timely discussion addresses urgent digital-age dangers. Organised by…
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Soroptimist Action: Improving Our Environment
Collective Action for SDG’s: 6, 7, 12, 14 and 15 The climate crisis is no longer a distant concern—it is a pressing reality impacting lives and ecosystems around the world. As Soroptimists, we have a duty to act – not just as individuals, but together as a global force for change. Our actions—big or small…
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New Where We Stand Position Paper: Refugees and Migration
Soroptimist International is proud to announce a new Where We Stand Position Paper on Refugees and Migration. These position papers serve as a vital resource in shaping and strengthening our global advocacy, clearly outlining our stance on the critical issues facing women and girls. They provide a framework for action, inform our engagement at international…
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Soroptimist International Statement to CPD58: Advocating for Women and Girls’ Health Across the Life Course
Soroptimist International (SI) is proud to submit its official statement to the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), taking place from 7–11 April 2025. CPD plays a vital role in reviewing global progress on population and development issues. This year’s theme, “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all…
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Our Voice at the United Nations: Recapping the Commission on the Status of Women
In this edition of Our Voice at the United Nations, we reflect on Soroptimist International’s engagement at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Held annually at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality…
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Soroptimist International Announces Prague as Host City for 2027 SI Convention
Soroptimist International (SI) is excited to announce that the 2027 Soroptimist International Convention will be held in the stunning city of Prague, in the Czech Republic. Hosted by Soroptimist International Europe (SIE), this highly anticipated event will bring together Soroptimists from around the world to re-connect, collaborate, and advance our global mission of achieving human…