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56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), New York ,USA, 29th February 2012
Panel 2: The Role of Gender-responsive Governance and Networks for the Empowerment of Rural Women
Please click on the picture below to watch the video of the speech given by Anusha Santhirasthipam, International Assistant Programme Director of Soroptimist International, at the 56th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Speech from 1:21:18 till 1:25:57.
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The President's letter - Conference on the Future African Federation in Nairobi, Kenya (22-24 March 2012)
A Milestone towards the Future African Federation
Report of the Conference on the Proposed SI-African Federation – Nairobi, Kenya, 22nd – 24th March 2012
„Kenya Strikes Oil“ was the headline of the “Daily Nation” on Tuesday 27th March, when President-Elect Ulla Madsen, Vice President Christine Peer and I left Nairobi after the successful Conference on the proposed SI African Federation in the capital of Kenya. You will surely appreciate the cartoonist’s interpretation of the fact that Kenya might become an oil-producing country within some three years: the gentlemen in suits on the left side are rejoicing, and on the right the women and children with their empty buckets, wondering when water will be discovered for their survival. Read more...
Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) is one of four federations of Soroptimist International (SI), a worldwide organisation of women in management and professions, working to build a better world for women and children through awareness, advocacy and action. SI/E is present in 58 countries with over 1'230 clubs and 35'000 members.
Our Unions and Clubs initiate and/or support service projects aimed at improving the lives of women and girls. This may range from securing safe drinking water to helping women provide for their own livelihood. SI/E lobbies in international and European organisations as well as in its members' countries and communities for human rights, gender equality, sustainable development and peace through international goodwill, understanding and friendship.
As a network of and for women, we are committed to providing assistance and service at local, national and international levels.
Friendship Links Newsletter
Please click here to view 1st Vice President Christine Peer's newsletter.
Extension Committee Newsletter
Please click here to view the newsletter of Extension Committee Chair Maria Luisa Frosio.
Please click here to view the repartition of the Extension Committee's areas of responsibility.
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SIE President Kathy Kaaf's speech at the Commission on the Status of Women (New York, 28th February 2012)
Please click here to download Kathy Kaaf's speech at the panel discussion on 28th February 2012.
Open Heart Open Door programme
Exchange Program SI Europe Friendship Without Borders
