Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organization for today's professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
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Jul 12, 2013
DCR Board RetreatAug 10, 2013
Joint MeetingOct 5, 2013
District I Fall MeetingOct 19, 2013
District II Fall MeetingNov 2, 2013
District III Fall MeetingNov 16, 2013
DCR Board RetreatDec 2, 2013
International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryDec 10, 2013
Human Rights Day: SI December 10th AppealJan 1, 2014
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Working Together for Women Survivors of Conflict
Dawn Marie Lemonds, formerly Soroptimist International Programme Director and;Quadrennial Project Liaison 2003-7, writes about the partnership with Women for Women International (WFWI),an organization that;supports women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid, job-skills training, rights education and small business assistance so they can rebuild their lives.Soroptimist International worked with WFWI;for the Quadrennial Project Project Independence - Women Survivors of War;and in the;"Join me on the Bridge" initiative on International Women's Day 2010-12.
Read moreLiving the Soroptimist Dream in District I
by Laurel Lanham, District I Director 2012-2014
Women working together are accomplishing more! Continue to share the above link with everyone. We are continuing to further our mission by engaging our family, friends and co-workers to join our community. Through access to education and sustainable collective impact we can and are making a difference.
Read moreStudy Confirms Success of Women's Opportunity Awards
“Some investments in women’s education and women’s quality of life yield higher returns than others. The Women’s Opportunity Awards is such a program. It has produced demonstrable results yielding economic and social return for women, their families, communities and nations.” –Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania
How to Navigate CSW57-Orientation Session
by Dawn Marie Lemonds, SI Newport Harbor Area
First timers and long timers like me crammed into the orientation session presented by the CSW (Commission on the Status of Women) committee. This session is always provided to us to help us understand what is going on during the two weeks at CSW and to help us each navigate our journeys. Hopefully this will help you walk with us here and also monitor or do " your bit" from your armchair or office at home.
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