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Soroptimist International Convention 2011
 | 19th Soroptimist International Convention, Montréal, Québec, Canada For more information click on www.si-montreal2011.org |
Gouda : boat and bike trip
 | 11-18 september 2010: 8 days boat and bike trip The Dutch Soroptimist club Gouda is organising an exciting boat and cycle-trip in the Western part of the Netherlands. This excursion gives you the opportunity to get to know this captivating part of the Netherlands in the company of other Soroptimists. For more information see our website (www.soroptimist.nl, club Gouda) or contact Elly Hoogveld: veldhoog@xs4al.nl |
Week in the Aeolian Islands
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Dear members, Directly attached hereunder you will find the programme of this year’s edition of a “Week in the Aeolian Islands” which the Club is going to organize for the fifth time. It always has been a delightful occasion of meeting and finding friends. In the occasion of the conference on Monday there will be an interpreting service Italian/English/Italian. I hope you will feel attracted by the programme and perhaps honour us with your presence. With my kindest regards, Renate Müller-Bagehl President of the Club Lipari – Isole Eolie
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2010 International youth croisière
 | The Austrian Union is pleased to announce the 2010 international Youth Croisière from 3rd-17th July. This SI/E event gives 12 Young people between the ages of 16 and 20 the opportunity to tour parts of Austria and enjoy true Soroptimist hospitality and friendship. Participants can be children, nieces and nephews or just friends of Soroptimists. The hosting Clubs will cover accomodation, boardm admission fees as well as travels between clubs. However, travel expenses to and from Austria (Vienna is the point of arrival/departure) will be at the expense of participants. They also will be responsible for any medical/dental expenses during the visit. Spoken English is required. Applications should be in English and include the applicant's background and affiliation with soroptimists, as well as occupation (if applicable), interests and favourite leisure activities. Please also mention reasons for wishing to visit Austria and wether the applicant has already received a friendship grant . Apart from postal and emails addresses and the home telephone number, please also submita recent photograph. Deadline for receipt of applications is 31st March 2010. Preference will be given to first-time applicants. For more information and/or applications, please contact Angelika Harsant, IGU Coordinator, Austrian Union, Schiedermayrweg 4, A-4020 Linz/Austria. Her email address is jaharsant@aon.at
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The 19th Nordic Soroptimist Meeting
 | It is still possible to register! The 19. Nordic Soroptimist Meeting in Bergen, Norway 11-13 June 2010 Important themes, great speakers, reception hosted by the Mayor of Bergen in the beautiful King Håkon’s Hall, inspiring cultural performers, excursions hosted by the soroptimist clubs of our district to lovely Voss, Lysøen and to the home of the composer Edvard Grieg; Troldhaugen. – but most of all AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SOROPTIMISTS FROM HOME AND ABROAD! REGISTER FOR THE 19. NORDIC SOROPTIMIST MEETING IN BERGEN 11-13 JUNE 2010! Read more and register on: www.soroptimistnorway.no/nsd2010 |
"Tracing the Thracian Treasury" organized by SI Club Boyana
 | Dear Soroptimist friends, SI Club Boyana, Sofia, Bulgaria is continuing the initiative to convert our virtual computer communications to real (face to face) one. Amid our busy business lives, it is crucial to find some time for enjoyment. Past experience demonstrates that some leisure time spent together provides unforgettable moments, improves our friendship as well as gives birth to new intriguing ideas. The motto of the trip is again "Tracing the Thracian Treasury". Duration: from May 29th to June 4th 2010. Read more on the Thracian Treasures Tour website: http://thracian-treasure-tour.hit.bg/contact.html Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We look forward to meeting you. And spread the word about this amazing tour!!! SI Club Boyana |
Armenia Tour
 | Dear Soroptimist Friends, We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the Charter Ceremony of the Foundation of the First Soroptimist International Club in Armenia, which will take place on Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia. An attractive and exciting three day tour of Yerevan and Armenia will be offered on this occasion. We are looking forward to spending this admirable DAY with you Dear Friends and we’ll try to make it an unforgettable event for all of us! |
Marathon for Peace 2010
 | The first marathon for peace, organised by Soroptimist International of Europe in collaboration with the Rwandan Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, was an outstanding success, surpassing all expectations. It was not only a major sporting event but also a magnificent festival of friendship and a special meeting place for Soroptimists and sportsmen and women from all over the world. The next SI/E Peace Marathon in Kigali, Rwanda, will take place on May 23, 2010 ( www.kigalimarathon.com). |
Ten for Rwanda
 | This initiative is part of “Atélier Rwanda”, curated by Professor Gaddo Morpurgo, promoted by the Fondazione Claudio Buziol, in partnership with the Iuav University of Venice, the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology and Soroptimist International. The Fondazione Claudio Buziol is organizing a selection of desigers who will participate in Atélier Rwanda Workshop: 10 teaching units of two weeks each, held from May 10th to September 24th, 2010 in Kanombe (Kigali), Rwanda, at the Centre d'accueil et de formation "San Marco". The places are reserved to students and/or young professionals in design disciplines under 30 years old. Download here the entry rules and read the program! Deadline: March 12th, 2010 For further information: rwanda@fondazioneclaudiobuziol.org |
SI/E Club Krakow Galicja seminar : THERE WAS HOPE IN THEM
 | Soroptimist International Club Krakow Galicja invites to the seminar: “THERE WAS HOPE IN THEM. - Women at the time of war and occupation and their difficult choices” Place and Date: Krakow, Oswiecim (Auschwitz), April 23rd-25th 2010. Aims: Learn, understand, communicate
(Photo Auschwitz Camp :http://pl.auschwitz.org.pl/m/images/brama-birkenau.jpg) |
International Women's Day 2010
Even though it may not be considered fashionable these days, I have to confess that I am a feminist. Originating from the suffragettes who chain-linked themselves to lampposts and the bra-burning hippies from the seventies, feminism is now considered slightly ridiculous and outdated. The young women of today either think that women have equal rights or that the good old days of being a housewife were not that bad after all.
For me, feminism simply means that a woman has the same rights as a man, has equal access to health services and education and can function as a responsible, leading person in her community. Those minimal rights are still a utopia for millions of women and girls today. We, as Soroptimist, must empower women and girls to become equal partners in their communities and show our solidarity to the women all over the world by celebrating March 8, International Women’s Day
Education is the key to a better life; literacy enables women to know and defend their rights and opens the road to self-improvement. To be educated and to go to school, girls must have the time and be in good health. Freeing them of water-fetching chores gives them time. Having access to clean water and adequate sanitation helps preserve their health.
That is why World Water Day on March 22nd is so important and must remind us of the 2.5 billion people who lack these basic services. Soroptimist can help by supporting and implementing water and sanitation projects.
In most communities, women are responsible for providing and managing the water supplies. By setting up practical and sustainable water projects and teaching the women to manage them, we empower the local women to be responsible and respected members of their community.
Women’s emancipation and access to safe water and sanitation are both basic human rights that SI/E has pledged to sustain.
So, with all this in mind, I encourage you to be an old-fashioned feminist like me: stand up for women and their rights (no handcuffs or bra-burning needed) and campaign for access to safe water and sanitation for all – but especially for women and girls. If you need inspiration, please go to our water website www.soroptimistsgoforwater.nl or go to the SI/E web site www.soroptimisteurope.org and learn about the latest projects and events .
In friendship
Eliane Lagasse
SI/E President 2009-2011
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8th March 2010
| JOIN WOMEN ON THE BRIDGE – is the crescendo of our first integrated global event. It unites women all over the world in showing that they can build the bridges of peace and development for the future. By joining this event women will be standing alongside women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq, Sudan, and Nigeria in saying no to war and yes to peace, development and hope. |
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| MAKE A STAND FOR SANITATION & WATER Join a Guinness World Record attempt – and help solve a global crisis at the same time. |
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