Rising Above the Odds Before a Phoenix can fly, it must first rise from the ashes. Angel’s story is no different. Her desire to become a certified social worker to help women and children who are suffering through trauma is Read More
Year: 2022
Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Overturning of Roe v. Wade
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc./LiveYourDream.org is a global organization with a diverse membership whose Read More
How More Trained Midwives Can Help Improve Birth Outcomes for Women Globally
The United States continues to rank poorly in cesarean section rates, while other countries rate higher in maternal and infant mortality. Some women feel demoralized by their birth experiences and outcomes while under the care of obstetricians. One important way Read More
Celebrating Women of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May. But frankly, a month is not enough to recognize the many contributions and important influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Read More
UN Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 21 is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development when we celebrate the diversity within our communities and aim to emphasize the importance of a culturally diverse society. The UN established this day as a way Read More
Motherhood & Mental Health
May is the time of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the greatest blessings in my life has been motherhood. I couldn’t image life without my children. I often miss squeezing and kissing them as babies and Read More
A Message to Graduates in a Post-Pandemic World
As exciting as it is to finish school, taking on the world after graduation may seem scary, especially with the current state of the world. From having to start paying off student debt to looking for a job in your Read More
Chronic Stress and its Effects on Women of Low Socioeconomic Status
People of low socioeconomic status in the United States and throughout the world face significantly more obstacles that impact their health and well-being than wealthier people. These obstacles can lead to higher rates of mental health issues, including depression and Read More
Malala Yousafzai to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Soroptimist Virtual Convention
You Are Invited! Soroptimist is thrilled to announce Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai as keynote speaker for our 2022 Convention on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. Malala will speak that Friday. If you are interested in becoming a Soroptimist or want to Read More
Do You Consent—Yes or No?
Consent is a surprisingly dense topic. It is well-defined in many areas, from legal consent for a lawyer to act on your behalf, to consent for data sharing or to allowing cookies on the internet. We tick the little box Read More