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Soroptimists in India have been taking part in the wave of protests following the horrific gang-rape and murder of a young woman in Delhi in December.  On 5 January, SI of Bangalore organised a candlelight march in memory of the 23 year-old physiotherapy student, who died of her injuries following the brutal attack on a bus.…

In December 2012, Hilary Ratcliffe was re-elected as Soroptimist International’s Programme Director for 2013-15. As IPD, Hilary communicates and shares the visions and goals with Soroptimists all over the world and builds relations with the United Nations, an important platform for the female agenda. On the occasion of the FAO Conference in Rome, Hilary Ratcliffe gave an interview to Soroptimist Christina…

Soroptimist International clubs in many countries have been spreading some festive cheer to women and children who might otherwise miss out, including those in prison, recovering from addiction, escaping domestic violence, or living in poverty. Here are just a few examples of the work being done by Soroptimists around the world (if you cannot see the slideshow of photos below, click…

Each year on December 10, Human Rights Day, the SI President  launches an appeal that serves our mission of educating, empowering and enabling women and girls. This year, President Alice Wells has chosen to adopt the Birthing in the Pacific project for a second year, providing training and equipment for health professionals and volunteer birth attendants…

Women are still deprived of their human rights in so many places: denied an education, safe childbirth, a life free of violence .  SI continues to fight for human rights for all at grassroots, national and international level – standing up for Malala and girls’ education, improving healthcare for women in Papua New Guinea, representing…

As we know the importance of midwives and their ability to work effectively and safely is paramount to the lives of mothers and their babies all over the world. The current Soroptimist International Birthing in the Pacific Programme in Papua New Guinea is a prime example of this. In Africa, it is just the same.…

With its first year almost at an end we wanted to provide you with an update on our December 10th Appeal, Birthing in the Pacific (BIP). This project was set up in order to increase access to both skilled birth attendants and functioning health care services in Papua New Guinea with the aim of decreasing…

Soroptimist International groups around the world are marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Violence by running events and raising awareness.  In Malaysia, 3  Soroptimist International members are walking nearly 1000kms in 17 days from Perlis to Sabah to highlight the issue. You can read the latest from their walk on their Facebook Page.  Other "Walk the Talk" events are also…

The World Bank and IMF 2012 Annual Meeting Civil Society Policy Forum took place from October 10 – 13 2012 at the Tokyo International Forum. Soroptimist International member Sumie Ito from the Japan Higashi region was in attendance to report back to us about the event. The Civil Society Policy Forum began with a CSO…

Our last two news articles addressed the first two days at the CFS 39, held at the FAO, Rome. Centred around the HLPE (High Level Panel Experts) report on Food Security and Climate Change, various meetings took place in assessment of the new documentation. Soroptimist International made it clear that there must be a focus…