Soroptimist Position on Global Issues

Soroptimist International has developed a series of position statements on issues of global concern. These have been developed with broad consultation of the membership and represent the collective opinion of the membership on issues of major importance. Full copies of these statements are published in a document titled "Where We Stand". Copies of this can be downloaded from http://soroptimistinternational.org/html/downloads.html.

In developing position statements, Soroptimist International often supports the principles outlined in such international treaties and conventions as:

• The Millennium Development Goal (MDGs);
• The Platform for Action for Women;
• The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, including the Optional Protocol;
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
• The Convention of the Rights of the Child;
• Agenda 21.