Canterbury. Section 1 - Who are we ? Section 2 – What are our Aims ? Section 3 – What we do ? Locally Nationally Internationally Globally. Section 4 – Partnerships Section 5 – Friendships Section 6 – How did we b egin ? Section 7 – Where are we now ?
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SIGBI • SI Great Britain & Ireland • 30 countries including Commonwealth • 439 clubs divided into 17 regions • South East Region has 15 clubs Who are we?
Our Aims We focus exclusively on building a better world for women, young and old.
Our Aims • We are committed to helping women and girls; • Achieve their full potential. • Realise their aspirations. • Communicate and compete • on equal terms.
What we do Globally UKPAC has five areas of concern under its flagship Violence Against Women Project
What we do Globally • VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN • ‘STOP IT NOW!’ • Domestic violence • Elder abuse • Female genital mutilation • Forced marriages & “honour” • killings • Trafficking and the sex trade
What we do Globally Soroptimist International has consultative status at the United Nations
What we do Globally • We have twelve permanent UN representatives, based in; • New York • Geneva • Vienna • Paris • Rome • Nairobi
What we do Globally • We have representatives in many other organizations, including; • UNICEF • Landmine Action • The Status of Women • Commission • The Human Rights • Commission
What we do Globally • We have accreditation with many bodies, including; • The UN High Commission for Refugees • The UN Environmental Programme
And the list goes on…. • Breakthrough Breast Cancer • Cluster Munitions Coalition • End Violence Against Women • Fawcett Society • Say No – Unite • Smart Justice for Women • Trade Justice Movement • Unicef UK • Unifem UK • Women’s Environmental Network
Where are we now? Soroptimist International is now the largest women’s service organisation in the world.
Where are we now? • “The 3E’s of education; empowerment and enabling are relevant for every club and every member. • There are still gaps. We can’t stop or rest on previous achievements. The rate at which girls and women die even in western countries is higher for lower and middle income families.” • Hilary Rowberry Regional SI President 2012
Where are we now? • “Our job is to speak out to governments on proposals, such as the pressure we applied against the use of land mines. • S.I. covers 124 countries, a global membership of over 90,000 women. Over 60% of those in UN member states. • We are; • Agents of Change.” • Hilary Rowberry Regional SI President 2012
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