Soroptimist International Europa (SIE)

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Soroptimists are women in professions and business who work together at local, national and international levels to educate, empower and enable women and girls with an aim to improving their lives. 

Soroptimists have addressed women’s issues in their communities and beyond since Soroptimist International was founded in 1921. Today, we are a strong international network of some 65'000 women, who are powerful and effective advocates of women’s and girls’ rights.

Today, Soroptimist International of Europe, the largest of the five Federations of Soroptimist International, is comprised of some 30'000 women across Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The national Unions and Clubs of Soroptimist International of Europe initiate, support, finance and implement well over 7'000 projects for millions of euros every year. Our members work in their communities and beyond to provide concrete and practical help to women and girls.

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Vision

Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.

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Mission

Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.

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Principles

The principles of Soroptimist are to strive for:

• Quality education (Bildung und Wissen)

• Gender equality (Empowerment und Leadership)
• Peace, justice and strong institutions (Gegen Gewalt an Frauen und Mädchen)

• Good health an well-being (Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit)

• Clean water and sanitation ( Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit)

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