#16daysofactivism reminds us of the day when 14 women students were murdered for being women who were progressing to be engineers. Soroptimists worldwide reflect on this act of misogyny that revealed a rigid mind set uncomfortable with women progressing into non-traditional roles. 31 years later we remember and regret that despite feminist progress misogynist attitudes towards them remain. Remembering the day #16daysofactivism at #Orangetheworld #GenerationEquality

Soroptimist International is a volunteering organization transforming lives of women and girls. This is also our Day when we with volunteers of the world celebrate the work for economic and social development in our communities. Such organizations work on peace, justice and embrace the Sustainable Development Goals. #16daysofactivism when we #Orangetheworld. Working on the commitment of the Sustainable Development Goals, volunteers pledge to leave no one behind, locally, nationally or globally. Amid the crisis of COVID19, Soroptimists and other volunteers bring meaning to words like build back better- #16daysofactivism when we #Orangetheworld

Soroptimists believe that child marriage is often the result of deeply entrenched gender inequalities. We, vouch for educating girls and crafting them to lead -marriage is a deterrent to those aims. Child marriage threatens the lives, the well-being and the future of girls. We Believe to Achieve a reversal of this situation by 2030. #16daysofactivism when we #Orangetheworld Norms and stereotypes around gender roles and marriage age keep the practice of child marriage alive. UNICEF has declared child marriage is a form of violence against a child. Child marriages can increase in humanitarian crisis such as the current pandemic. Soroptimists will fight against this violation of Child rights and for the education of girls so that they develop their full potential.  #16daysofactivism when we #Orangetheworld     r  

Soroptimists Believe to Achieve that women and girls with disabilities should rightly demand enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. We will work to bring links between gender and disability feature routinely in all our work. We shed light on their challenges in#16daysofactivism when we #Orangetheworld Disabled women are more likely to be subjected to violence than non-disabled women. Accessing justice and support and protection services is often impossible for women with disabilities because of accessibility, legal and other barriers. #16daysofactivism #Orangetheworld

Soroptimists are sensitive to the challenges faced by people living with HIV, women and girls and key populations. The crisis has widened the social and economic inequalities that increase the vulnerability of marginalized groups to HIV. We #OrangetheWorld on World AIDS Day, because women must be empowered to protect themselves from HIV.   Soroptimists Believe to Achieve a collaborative response to eliminating stigma and discrimination. We want human rights and gender-responsive approaches to be key to ending the colliding pandemics of HIV and COVID- 19.#Orangetheworldfor “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”.-#16daysofactivism

Human Trafficking is a transnational activity that involves the exploitation of humans through repeated sale. The COVID-19 crisis and its negative consequences has risked women and communities further. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness of exploitation of which more than half are women and girls #16DaysofActivism looks at this gross violation of human rights. With #Orangetheworld #EndHumanTrafficking   Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness of exploitation of human. #16DaysofActivism looks at this gross violation of human rights. Trafficking is prevalent is almost all countries and accounts for the fastest growing business in the world. Raise awareness about the signs #Orangetheworld #EndHumanTrafficking

Join us as we rally against Female Genital Mutilation. As Soroptimists we Believe to Achieve a total end to such a heinous assault on girls. FGM violates all child rights and is rooted in gender inequality. Advocate against this #OrangetheWorld this #16DaysofActivism.