ABOUT  SOROPTIMISM

Soroptimist International, a worldwide organisation for women in management and the professions, is  a global voice for women through Awareness, Advocacy and Action.

    Aims & Objects:

• The advancement of the status of women

• High ethical standards
• Human rights for all

• Equality, development and peace

   through International Goodwill and Understanding and Friendship.

   Soroptimist International is committed to:

• Service to local, national and international communities

• Active participation in decision-making at all levels of society.

Governing body:

Soroptimist International

is in 126 countries and has over 97,000 members in some 3000 clubs 

Four Federations:

Our Region  is:

South West and Channel Islands

The names of the Federations only indicate the main area they cover and ours, for instance, includes countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

An International Convention takes place every four years, the venue rotating between Federations.
A Conference  for the Federation of Great Britain and Ireland takes place annually.

Membership is for women active in their profession or occupation

AND it is so easy to transfer to, or just visit, any other Soroptimist club in the world  - you can be sure of a welcome and support.

If you join the Soroptimists you also have the advantage of a residential club in LONDON.

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