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16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international Campaign which takes place each year commencing on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November to conclude on International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2017. This is a time to galvanize action and end violence against women and girls around the world. It was originated by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and is supported each year by the United Nations Secretary-General’s campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women.
This year the international theme is: Leave No One Behind: End Violence against Women and Girls. This theme reflects the core principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the campaign reinforces the UNiTE Campaign’s commitment to a world free from violence for all women and girls around the world, while reaching the most underserved and marginalized, including refugees, migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples, and populations affected by conflict and natural disasters, amongst others, first.
Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific continues to support this activity every year across our Federation countries. This year we will combine this with our Annual Walk the Talk activities and I ask that all our Members undertake some activity or project to raise awareness within their local communities by either participating in a Walk the Talk or simply by wearing Orange on 25th November to show you support to the world’s call to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
Below is SISWP’s banner for the 16 Days of Activism that you can use on Facebook or Twitter, and also repost using this banner every 25th day of the month for the immediate future. If you are downloading this from the SISWP Website you will need to login to the website as a member prior to clicking download now. Download this banner now.The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international Campaign which takes place each year commencing on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November to conclude on International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2017. This is a time to galvanize action and end violence against women and girls around the world. It was originated by the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and is supported each year by the United Nations Secretary-General’s campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women.
This year the international theme is: Leave No One Behind: End Violence against Women and Girls. This theme reflects the core principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the campaign reinforces the UNiTE Campaign’s commitment to a world free from violence for all women and girls around the world, while reaching the most underserved and marginalized, including refugees, migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples, and populations affected by conflict and natural disasters, amongst others, first.
Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific continues to support this activity every year across our Federation countries. This year we will combine this with our Annual Walk the Talk activities and I ask that all our Members undertake some activity or project to raise awareness within their local communities by either participating in a Walk the Talk or simply by wearing Orange on 25th November to show you support to the world’s call to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
Below is SISWP’s banner for the 16 Days of Activism that you can use on Facebook or Twitter, and also repost using this banner every 25th day of the month for the immediate future. If you are downloading this from the SISWP Website you will need to login to the website as a member prior to clicking download now. image Download this banner now. (968 KB)
Cycles for Cycles
Cycles for Cycles is a joint project by SI Damansara, SI Melba, SI Singapore the project is located in Cambodia
Pathways to Prosperity
Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific (SISWP) Federation President Suman Lal 2020-2022
Suman Lal is our current President for SISWP 2020-2022, she has been a member of SI Sigatoka Club since 1995 and has held positions including Club Secretary, Treasurer and President. At a Region level she has held positions of President and Treasurer, Constitution, Public Relations, Extension and Training Convenor. She was associated with the SI Region of Fiji for 15 years continuously, ensuring smooth operation and continuity of the organisation.Suman has held the position of Program of Service/UN Liaison at a Federation level and has been National Representative of Fiji twice.
This Biennium, her vision is "Pathways to Prosperity" with one voice and statement “We Stand Up for Women". She stated "we shall celebrate 100 years of existence of our Bright Past and bringing the change for a Brilliant Future".
Following the success of past biennium's, she is hoping to continue what has been started with the following priority areas:
- Interclub Skills Exchange
- Helping Mentor Young Creators
- Promoting Social Enterprising
- Developing Projects Across Borders
"Let us rebuild, retool, and help strengthen our platform of action, amplifying our voices and bringing about sustainable change. I believe that we can do this by working together, by respecting each other, by listening and by sharing our knowledge and skills. Soroptimist International, our leaders, and members are very diverse and experienced in empowering women and girls. I know that we will continue to build on the foundations that have been established so effectively in our Federation". - Suman Lal
Federation Project 2021-2022
Our current Federation Project is the ''Brilliant Futures Fund”. The objective of this fund is to provide a funding stream for a club, a region or a country to implement or continue a new phase of a project which they would not be able to deliver without substantial funding. The Brilliant Futures Fund Grant will provide funding for up to $10,000 to deliver a project. The project must have a strong educational focus. Clubs, Regions and Countries can nominate a project which addresses but is not inclusive to the following:
- Vision and Mission of SISWP
- Increasing education opportunities for women
- Women's sustainable economic independence
- Women in leadership
- Entrepreneurship project
To find out more about the Brilliant Futures Fund click HERE