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Soroptimist releases white paper on women and education
The month of May marks the end of a chapter in many young women’s lives as they prepare to graduate from high school and college. It is also symbolizes a new beginning as these young women embark on a bright future. When given the chance to learn, women become contributors to society and providers for their families. But unfortunately, many of the world's women and girls are denied their basic right to obtain an education. To shed light on this topic, Soroptimist recently released a white paper, Women and Education, that examines education as a gender issue. Click here to get an in-depth look at how educating women directly impacts their financial status, health and social wellbeing. Also, learn how exclusion from education is closely tied to all other forms of gender inequality.
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Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards program listed in national magazine
A brief mention of the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards program, Soroptimist's major project, was made in a recent issue of Woman’s World magazine in a section that discussed scholarship and grant opportunities for women who wish to go to school. Woman’s World is a national weekly magazine that is directed at today's active woman, offering uplifting and informative articles that address her concerns and interests in a quick-read format. With a well-rounded blend of inspirational tales and practical solutions for everyday needs, the magazine delivers a mix of heartwarming human-interest stories and hands-on hints for work and home in every issue.
Soroptimist funds study conducted by the Institute for Women's Policy Research
Soroptimist has long been concerned about the disproportionate effects of disasters on women and girls. Its Disaster Relief Fund for Women and Girls provides funds for programs that assist women and girls after a man-made or natural disaster. In addition to providing the Disaster Relief Grants, Soroptimist recently funded a research study conducted by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). Called “Women in the Wake of the Storm: Examining the Post-Katrina Realities of the Women of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast,” the study found that women faced and continue to confront special challenges to their health, safety, and economic wellbeing in the lingering aftermath of hurricane Katrina; that women were at an increased risk of exposure to sexual assault and domestic violence; and that they encounter greater economic hurdles when rebuilding their lives. Click here to read this eye-opening study. Click here to read the news release.
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