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  • SI UN Representative Recruitment: New York and Nairobi

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    Application Deadline: Friday 8 December 2023 12:00 Noon GMT Are you interested in advocating for women and girls to ensure that they have the best life possible?    If yes, consider applying to become a United Nations (UN) Representative working on behalf of Soroptimist International (SI) and join the current team of 19 dedicated Soroptimist Representatives.   Soroptimist…

  • Past President Patsy Daniels: A Tribute to a Lifetime of Service

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    Dear Soroptimists, I, like many other Soroptimists, am saddened to learn of the passing of Past International President Patricia “Patsy” Daniels, who passed away peacefully at home, on 21 October after a very short illness. I have not met Patsy, but I have heard so many wonderful things about her that I know she had…

  • Rose Academies Uganda Update – Term Two

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    Education serves as the key to unlocking opportunities and potential throughout the life course of young women and girls. This notion has been championed throughout the implementation of the  Soroptimist International President’s Appeal, ‘Opening Doors to a Bright Future’, in Uganda, which has seen tangible benefits realised for women and girls living in the Soroti…

  • SI Board Announcement – 2027 Convention

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    Dear Soroptimists After long and lengthy discussions, and reading and listening to many Soroptimists from around the globe, the Soroptimist International Board at its recent meeting, decided to rescind the decision to hold the SI 2027 Convention on a cruise ship. Having reflected on the many concerns for and against a cruise that had been…

  • World Vision Georgia: Final report

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    Our partnership with World Vision Georgia (WVG) has been active since the beginning of October 2022, during which time we have seen significant improvements to the employability of women and girls living in Georgia, as part of the SI President’s Appeal 2021 – 2023, ‘Opening Doors to a Bright Future.’ This specific project, titled ‘Empowering…

  • SI President’s Appeal: Trinidad and Tobago Mid-Term Update

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    Commencing at the beginning of 2023, our collaboration with Restore a Sense of I Can (RSC) has embodied the mission and values of Soroptimist International (SI) as we invest in the transformative power of education, empowering and enabling women and girls to create a bright future for themselves and their communities. Launched as part of…

  • Statement on the Emblem – President Maureen Maguire

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    Dear Soroptimists I and the SI Board understand that change can be difficult, and with the launch of SI (Soroptimist International) Limited’s new Emblem, some of you have raised questions about how the SI Board Directors came to the decisions that they made. I hope the following information provides answers to your questions, and that…

  • Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023

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    Our Voice at the United Nations: SI Dublin Convention 2023 On Saturday 29 July, at the SI Dublin Convention 2023, we heard in depth from our United Nations (UN) Representatives, about their experiences, practice and involvement across the seven UN centres which SI is present. This talk offered quick tour of these seven centres and…

  • Our Voice at the UN: Leadership Series (Geneva)

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    Our Voice at the UN Leadership Series Fulfilling the mission and aims of Soroptimist International, the role that our representatives play at the international offices of the United Nations is critical to ensuring that the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women and girls are accounted for in all decision-making processes on the global stage. As…

  • Empowering Indigenous Girls: Building a Sports Centre for Sustainable Development

    Empowering Indigenous Girls: Building a Sports Centre for Sustainable Development

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    We are delighted to announce a new project between Soroptimist International and Funcacion Moises Bertoni (FMB) to build a sports centre at the Mbaracayu Education Centre, a boarding school in the forest of Paraguay, for indigenous girls living in poverty, aged 15-18 years. The Centre is located inside the Mbaracayu natural forest reserve in the…