In 1995 at the World Conference on Women in Beijing countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing the rights of not only women but girls. The Beijing Declaration is the first to specifically call out girls’ rights. The United Nations General Assembly has declared October 11Continue reading
Category: Soroptimists at Work
Containers for Change
Did you know drink containers currently make up 44% of all litter in WA? So get on board and help to reduce litter and landfill and increase recycling. You can donate your refund to SISP to support our projects by quoting our Scheme ID C10282741. Eligible drink containers can be returned for a 10 centsContinue reading
Bricktober – Sweet Treats
Come along to the Ascot Rotary’s wonderful Bricktober event and pick up a home baked sweet treat from us. All profits will go to our service projects, helping women and girls. When: Saturday 9 October and Sunday 10 October 2021Where: Curtin Stadium – Curtin University Bricktober-Perth is a family friendly event that brings the communityContinue reading
SIWA Public Speaking Competition
Calling all female university students! Soroptimist International of Western Australia is pleased to announce the return of its public speaking competition for 2021. The competition is open to any female studying at a university in Western Australia and provides a platform for women to discuss something important to them and showcase their vision for aContinue reading
16 Days of Activism
Beginning on 25 November and ending on 10 December is the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. It is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. This international campaign originated from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute coordinated by the Centre for Women’sContinue reading