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About us
Who we are
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of around 70,000 club members in 122 countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, at the heart of Soroptimist International’s advocacy is its work across seven UN Centres, where our UN Representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Our membership work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide. View our social media to learn more about us.
VISION
Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
MISSION
Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
PRINCIPLES
The principles of Soroptimism are to strive for: • The advancement of the status of women • High ethical standards • Human rights for all • Equality, development and peace and • The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace
