Programme Focus

Soroptimist International

2003‑2007

 

Vision

To be a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action Together, through

international goodwill and understanding and friendship, we will strive for:   

§         The advancement of the status of women

§         High ethical standards

§         Human rights for all

§         Equality, development and peace

 

Core Purpose

To advance human rights and the status of women

 

Core‑Values

Soroptimist International is committed to:

service to local, national and international communities

active participation in decision-making at all levels of society

international goodwill and understanding

 

Strategic Outcomes (Goals)

 

Human Rights/Status of Women ‑ Women will be empowered by being afforded human rights and freedom from all forms of violence.

 

·     Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

·     Eliminate trafficking of human beings, especially women and girls. *

·     Reduce the harmful effects of conflict and war on   women and girls.

 

Education ‑ Women and girls will enjoy enhanced status and will be enabled to achieve their full potential throughout their lifespan.

 

• Work for universal primary education and access‑to lifelong learning for women and girls. *
• Work, for universal access to quality education and training opportunities for women and girls in technology and non‑traditional occupations.
• Facilitate the understanding of the role and contribution of men and boys to achieve gender equity.

 

Economic and Social Development ‑ Women will live and work in safe and equitable environments with equal opportunities for advancement.

 

• Develop programs and partnerships to eradicate the extreme poverty and hunger of women and girls. *‑ Empower young women to meet today's challenges.
• Improve societal and workplace conditions to enable women to achieve their potential.
• Increase women's involvement in management and decision-making.

 

Health ‑ Women will have optimal mental and physical health throughout their life span.

 

• Actively promote awareness of women's needs and their role in combating HIV/AIDS. *
• Improve nutrition and access to health care and medical supplies/medicines for women and children.
• Decrease maternal and infant mortality rates. *
• Support ending tobacco usage. ‑ Lobby for the ratification and implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
• Eliminate drug and substance abuse.

 

Environment ‑Women will be equal partners in the process of managing natural resources, maintaining biodiversity and achieving sustainable communities.

 

• Improve and increase access to safe drinking water as a basic‑human right. *
• Support sustainable development that includes improved protection of ecosystems.
• Increase fair distribution of food resources to those in need.

 

 

International Goodwill and Understanding ‑ Women will be equal partners in the attainment of world peace, tolerance and understanding.

 

• Enhance respect for all cultures and‑halt all‑ forms of discrimination through increased tolerance and mutual under‑standing. *
• Advocate for women's participation in the peace process, to include reconciliation, reconstruction and the humane resettlement of refugees. - Support implementation of UN Security Council 1325, 2000.
• Advocate for the banning of landmines, the clearance of residual ordnance and
• Rehabilitation of the land - Promote the implementation of the Ottawa Treaty

 

 

*  Related to Millennium Development goals.

 

31 July 2003

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