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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
is the world's largest service organisation for women. There are nearly 200 clubs in the German Union with over 5000 members (2009). Soroptimist strive for
the advancement of the status of women
human rights for all
equality, development and peace
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Contact a club in Soroptimist International of Germany This link will take you to an alphabetical list of clubs in Soroptimist International of Germany. Please note that not all clubs have homepages; if you wish to contact a club with no homepage, or one that is not yet listed, please contact Cordula Fiedler or Simona Nitz at Soroptimist International of Germany´s
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in Hannover.
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Below you will find some basic information about Soroptimist International. For a more detailed overview of our aims and our work, please go to our International Homepage
Soroptimist International
is the world’s largest service organisation for women in management and the professions
works on the basis of Awareness, Advocacy and Action
is inspired by the spirit of friendship
has over 90,000 members in more than 3,000 clubs in 125 countries
was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California (USA)
takes its name from the Latin 'soror' and 'optima', best interpreted as 'the best for women'
is politically and religiously neutral
Soroptimist International of Germany
The first Soroptimist Club in Germany was SI Berlin, founded in 1930.
The current projects of the German Union are:
Soroptimistinnen für interkulturellen Austausch [Soroptimists for Intercultural Exchange]
Women Preparing to Lead – Mentoring Programme
Music workshops for children - ( in co-operation with Daniel Barenboim)
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships
Mission
Vision
Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation that is committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
Human rights for all
Global peace and international goodwill
Advancing women’s potential
Integrity and democratic decision making
Volunteering, diversity and friendship
Values
Soroptimists are engaged in
international friendship initiatives
decision-making at all levels of society
service and networking in local, national and international communities
Soroptimist International
· is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council, United Nations (ECOSOC); Operational Relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Special List of the International Labour Organization (ILO); Official Relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), Official Relations with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Consultative Status with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Accredited to the Commonwealth as a Civil Society Organization.
Soroptimists implement projects at Club, Union and International level to promote
a culture of peace
education and training of women and girls
the protection of women and children against violence
health and well-being
international understanding through exchange programmes for young people and adults
Membership is by invitation. To be eligible for such an invitation, a woman must be working in a professional capacity or in an occupation with similar status or responsibility. Qualified women who are starting out in their careers, taking a career break or who are no longer working are also welcomed. Discussions and projects are inspired at the monthly Club meetings by speakers or presentations by the members. Members may participate in club meetings of any Soroptimist Club in the world.
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