About Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE)


 
Soroptimists act as advocates for causes impacting women and girls at local, national and international levels, focusing on the SDGs of the UN  universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure global peace and prosperity. For over a century, Soroptimists have worked to eliminate violence against women and girls and ensure their participation in conflict resolution https://www.soroptimisteurope.org/

Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) is a network of over thirty thousand professional women who work together at local, national and international levels. Our members include women of all ages, representing a diverse range of professions. SIE currently has 1,152 Clubs operating across 43 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. SIE is the largest of five Federations making up Soroptimist International, which counts around 65,000 members.




As Soroptimists, we strive for the advancement of the status of women, high ethical standards, Human Rights for all, equity development and peace through the advancement of international understanding and goodwill.



Soroptimist International of Europe holds general consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status at the Council of Europe and the European Women’s Lobby. SIE also participates in the work of OSCE through its permanent representatives. This allows SIE to advocate at national and international level and to lobby for the ratification and implementation of treaties concerning women. SIE, also demands that priority issues for women receive their rightful place on the sustainable development agenda.





In 2023 SIE members raised € 8,850,684 and carried out 7,238 projects.