Soroptimist expresses heartfelt concern for those affected by the earthquake that struck Japan early on March 11. Stay tuned for more information about the safety of Soroptimist's Japanese clubs and members.
Send contributions to assist with the disaster to: Soroptimist International of the Americas, 1709 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Checks should be earmarked "Japan Disaster Relief."
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
International Women's Day Centennial
The first International Women's Day events were run in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911 and attended by over one million people. 100 years on, International Women's Day (IWD) has become a global mainstream phenomena celebrated across many countries and is an official holiday in approximately 25 countries including Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam and Zambia.
8 March sees extensive global women's activity. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, will lead a mass march across London's Millennium Bridge for charity. In Washington D.C. over a thousand people will descend on Capitol Hill demanding a better world for millions of marginalized women and girls around the globe. A major international businesswomen's conference will be hosted in Sydney, Australia. Schools and governments around the world are participating in the day. Trade Unions and charities are campaigning. Global corporations are hosting conferences and distributing extensive resource packs. The United Nations Secretary-General delivers a formal message. The United States even designates the whole month of March as Women's History Month as officially proclaimed by President Obama on February 28, 2011.
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. However, activity has not always been on the increase. Australian entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone, who founded the http://www.internationalwomensday.com website, a global hub of events and information, said:
"A decade ago International Women's Day was disappearing. Activity in Europe, where International Women's Day actually began, was very low. Providing a global online platform helped sustain and accelerate momentum for this important day. Holding only a handful of events ten years ago, the United Kingdom has now become the global leader for International Women's Day activity, followed sharply by Canada, United States and Australia. 2011 will see thousands of events globally for the first time."
More recently, social networking websites like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube have also helped fuel International Women's Day activity. Generally the day has moved away from its socialist Suffragette beginnings to become more mainstream in celebrating women's achievements. Women's rights campaigners, however, continue to remind that vigilance rather than complacency is essential in striving for women's equality.
8 March sees extensive global women's activity. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, will lead a mass march across London's Millennium Bridge for charity. In Washington D.C. over a thousand people will descend on Capitol Hill demanding a better world for millions of marginalized women and girls around the globe. A major international businesswomen's conference will be hosted in Sydney, Australia. Schools and governments around the world are participating in the day. Trade Unions and charities are campaigning. Global corporations are hosting conferences and distributing extensive resource packs. The United Nations Secretary-General delivers a formal message. The United States even designates the whole month of March as Women's History Month as officially proclaimed by President Obama on February 28, 2011.
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. However, activity has not always been on the increase. Australian entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone, who founded the http://www.internationalwomensday.com website, a global hub of events and information, said:
"A decade ago International Women's Day was disappearing. Activity in Europe, where International Women's Day actually began, was very low. Providing a global online platform helped sustain and accelerate momentum for this important day. Holding only a handful of events ten years ago, the United Kingdom has now become the global leader for International Women's Day activity, followed sharply by Canada, United States and Australia. 2011 will see thousands of events globally for the first time."
More recently, social networking websites like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube have also helped fuel International Women's Day activity. Generally the day has moved away from its socialist Suffragette beginnings to become more mainstream in celebrating women's achievements. Women's rights campaigners, however, continue to remind that vigilance rather than complacency is essential in striving for women's equality.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
$17,000 TO BE AWARDED TO LOCAL WOMEN & GIRLS
Over $17,000 will be awarded to local women and young women on Tuesday, March 8th as three Soroptimist clubs hold their annual awards reception at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Kennewick at 19th and Olympia.
Soroptimist International of Mid Columbia (SIMC), Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick (SIPK) and Soroptimist International of Three Rivers (SI3R) will be presenting awards to 16 women and young women. The scholarships and awards support the mission of all Soroptimist clubs around the world, which is “the best for women and girls”.
The awards ceremony is held to coincide with International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the progress made by women and to appreciate acts of courage and determination in pursuit of women’s rights and also to celebrate the Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) Live Your Dream Campaign.
The awards given are: Violet Richardson, awarded to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 committed to making the world a better place through their volunteering; Women’s Opportunity Award (WOA), the major project of SIA. (Each year, more than $1 million dollars is disbursed through cash awards for the WOA at various levels of the SIA organization. Eligible applicants must be women who are the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program); the Fellowship Award, given to a woman in a post-graduate program; and the Ruby Award, a service award honoring a woman who works to improve the lives of women and girls. The Professional/Technical Award and the Helen Cox Award, in memory of a long-standing former member of SIPK, are two additional awards presented by SIPK.
Soroptimist International of Mid Columbia (SIMC), Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick (SIPK) and Soroptimist International of Three Rivers (SI3R) will be presenting awards to 16 women and young women. The scholarships and awards support the mission of all Soroptimist clubs around the world, which is “the best for women and girls”.
The awards ceremony is held to coincide with International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the progress made by women and to appreciate acts of courage and determination in pursuit of women’s rights and also to celebrate the Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) Live Your Dream Campaign.
The awards given are: Violet Richardson, awarded to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 committed to making the world a better place through their volunteering; Women’s Opportunity Award (WOA), the major project of SIA. (Each year, more than $1 million dollars is disbursed through cash awards for the WOA at various levels of the SIA organization. Eligible applicants must be women who are the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program); the Fellowship Award, given to a woman in a post-graduate program; and the Ruby Award, a service award honoring a woman who works to improve the lives of women and girls. The Professional/Technical Award and the Helen Cox Award, in memory of a long-standing former member of SIPK, are two additional awards presented by SIPK.
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