The SI Convention held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada was inspirational, informative and heartwarming.
To get a glimpse of the speakers and activities, copy and paste the following URL address in the address bar of your favorite browser:
http://www.si-montreal2011.org/PDFs/SI2011DailyNews_0712a.pdf
Copy and paste to view the latest issue of The International Soroptimist
http://www.soroptimistinternational.org/assets/media/documents/TIS%20JUNE%2011%20FINAL%20FOR%20WEB.pdf
Bit of Interest:
The Long Term Project concept was developed in 2008 as part of Soroptimist International’s strategic planning process and is a project that will be owned and operated by SI. This project was launched at the SI Convention in Montreal in 2011 replacing the Quadrennial Project.
SI looks forward to launching a Soroptimist project that is designed, managed and operated by Soroptimists and Soroptimist staff that will change the lives of women and girls and will:
•Appeal to existing and future members
•Have clearly stated objectives and measurable outcomes
•Be evaluated regularly and updated and revised as needed
•Be appealing to outside funders and the media
•Provide potential for partnerships at all levels
•Reflect the mission and purpose of Soroptimist and contribute positively to the Soroptimist brand
Monday, July 18, 2011
Who will be sure the voices of vulnerable women & girls are heard?
As Soroptimists, we know that women and girls around the world need our help.
-One in three women will be beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime.
-Forty to 70 percent of female murder victims are killed by their husbands or intimate partners.
-Of the more than 110 million children not in school, approximately 60 percent are girls.
-Pregnancies and childbirth-related health problems take the lives of nearly 146,000 teenage girls each year.
-Three million girls are at risk for female genital mutilation every year.
-The average age of entry into prostitution for girls is 12 to 14.
Who will ensure that the voices of vulnerable women and girls will be heard? That their needs are met? That they can live their dreams?
Tell your associates and friends how they can help make a difference or call me to refer a prospective member.
Truly,
Jo
539.7144
-One in three women will be beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime.
-Forty to 70 percent of female murder victims are killed by their husbands or intimate partners.
-Of the more than 110 million children not in school, approximately 60 percent are girls.
-Pregnancies and childbirth-related health problems take the lives of nearly 146,000 teenage girls each year.
-Three million girls are at risk for female genital mutilation every year.
-The average age of entry into prostitution for girls is 12 to 14.
Who will ensure that the voices of vulnerable women and girls will be heard? That their needs are met? That they can live their dreams?
Tell your associates and friends how they can help make a difference or call me to refer a prospective member.
Truly,
Jo
539.7144
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