Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and we have an incredible opportunity to come together and multiply our impact! Thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift from Nick Stenson Beauty and Soroptimist members Heidi McNamar, Rosemarie Burton, and Charlie Rodgers, every dollar Read More
Category: News
Stay updated with the latest women’s rights news, plus announcements about Soroptimist’s programs, events, and global impact.
Join Us for Exciting Events This Women’s History Month!
This Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re honoring LiveYourDream.org/Soroptimist’s mission while celebrating the strength and successes of women impacted by our programs. Join us for these inspiring events to support women and girls: Participate in the Walk for Read More
A History of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8, to recognize and honor the achievements of women throughout history, and to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s rights. How did International Women’s Day begin? The origins of Read More
Why Our Leaders are Walking for Women
We are thrilled to kick off this year’s Walk for Women campaign in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. This initiative unites our collective efforts in raising awareness and funds to empower women and girls through our Read More
Women’s Rights History in the U.S.
When the U.S. was first established, a woman was considered a man’s property. It took decades of persistent work and sacrifice by women’s rights activists to change that.
Soroptimist and SurveyMonkey Join Forces
Thank you to SurveyMonkey for supporting the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards year after year! Since 2017, as part of the tech company’s commitment to social impact—supported by the SurveyMonkey Canada Headquarters—has empowered the dreams of local women in Ottawa, Read More
Why Teen Girls Resort to Self-Harming as a Coping Mechanism to Dating Abuse
For some girls experiencing dating abuse, self-harm can become a coping mechanism. Whether they’re experiencing physical, psychological, or verbal abuse, a young girl can become mentally broken down to the point where self-harming can be an outlook to relieve themselves Read More
Soroptimist International Statement: The Rights of Women and Girls
As a global organization committed to gender equality and to helping women and girls achieve economic empowerment through education, Soroptimist of the Americas fully supports the statement released by Soroptimist International. Together we stand in solidarity with the courageous women Read More
New Live Your Dream Awards Video
The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Live Your Dream Awards! For half a century, this amazing program has empowered thousands of women and their families through access to education. Watch a special video commemorating this awesome milestone. 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