Soroptimist International is the global umbrella organisation that brings together the five Federations around the world. With tens of thousands of members in more than 100 countries, it works collectively to improve the lives of women and girls through advocacy, awareness‑raising and practical action.
Soroptimist International strives to advance gender equality by promoting access to education, training and healthcare; supporting economic empowerment opportunities; raising awareness of and addressing violence against women and girls; and expanding digital access and learning opportunities for women.
These priorities guide the work of members everywhere, ensuring that Soroptimists continue to champion the rights, wellbeing and potential of women and girls across the globe.
The Original Federations
Through global advocacy, partnerships and projects managed by Soroptimist International Foundation SI ensures that the voice of women and girls is heard, amplified and actioned at every level. SI’s commitment to advancing and upholding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help women and girls realise their full potential is evidenced by the impactful projects that we fund and deliver including local initiatives to global programmes.
Soroptimist International is one of the few NGOs with General Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
This status allows us to advocate for women’s rights ensuring their consideration and inclusion across all areas of work undertaken by ECOSOC. With this status Soroptimist International can extends it’s sphere of influence through its permanent representation at seven UN centres and participation in key UN events such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
