SIE nyhetsbrev

2026-01-06
Stockholm-City

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The 2024–2025 biennium under the leadership of SIE President Hafdís was a period of renewal, strong collaboration, and increased impact.

Guided by the Strategic Plan, the Board worked collectively to advance Soroptimist’s mission of transforming the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment, and opportunity, strengthening governance through updated processes and procedures. Member engagement and capacity were enhanced through in-person and online trainings, while advocacy efforts were amplified through active participation in UN CSW sessions, International Women’s Day, and Read the Signs campaigns, reinforcing Soroptimist as a Global Voice for Women. Key highlights included the highly successful SIE Congress in Krakow in October 2025 and the selection of Prague as the host city for the 2027 SI Convention, setting a strong foundation for the future.

Watch the video (https://youtu.be/Q5KndEENvSg)

http://www.soroptimisteurope.org

The New SIE Website

We’re thrilled to announce that last month we launched a completely redesigned SIE website! If you haven’t had a chance to explore it yet, now’s the perfect time.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, discover upcoming events, and explore initiatives and projects from across our Federation, all through a streamlined, user-friendly experience.

See what’s new! (http://www.soroptimisteurope.org)

Upcoming deadlines in 2026

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For Union and Single Club Board members

14 January – Incoming Union/SCHR Presidents & Governors Online Meeting Join SIE President 2026-2027, Sabine Reimann, and SIE Officers for a session designed for Union/SCHR Presidents and Governors. The meeting will provide a brief overview of SIE organisational structure, the Strategic Plan, Constitution & By-Laws, and Finances, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and tasks at both the SIE and Union levels, from 19:00 CET.

21 January – Governors’ Meeting 2025 Draft Minutes Governors, Union and SCHR Presidents receive the draft minutes of the GM

2025 for their review.

25 January – Deadline Annual Report 2025 Union and Single Club Presidents submit their data for 2025 via the Survey Monkey questionnaire.

31 January – Deadline for Membership Fees to the Federation Deadline for Unions and Single Clubs to submit Membership fees to the Federation.

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24 February – Deadline to receive proposals of amendments to the SIE By-Laws Deadline for the SIE Board, Governors, SIE Committee’s Chairpersons and SIE Finance Controller to submit proposals of amendments to the SIE By-Laws.

https://extranet.soroptimisteurope.org/sieextranet/pages/protected/download/downloads.jsf

Celebrating Stories of Impact: Poster Exhibition at the Krakow SIE Congress

At the Krakow SIE Congress last October, Soroptimists came together to celebrate the transformative power of their projects in a stunning poster exhibition: Stories of Impact and Inspiration. Showcasing award-winning initiatives from across our Federation, the exhibition highlighted how our members empower women and girls, support education, protect communities, and promote sustainability worldwide. Each poster told a story of creativity, solidarity, and real-life impact, a reminder of the difference we make together.

On the SIE Extranet in the Downloads section: 05 Meetings / 03 – SIE Congress / Krakow 2025 Explore the posters on the SIE Extranet

(https://extranet.soroptimisteurope.org/sieextranet/pages/protected/download/downloads.jsf)

Elevate Your Expertise: Unleash Continuous Learning and Fortify Skills!

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17 December – Online Festive Gathering

Join President Hafdís Karlsdóttir and Soroptimists worldwide at our Online Festive Gathering, as we celebrate connection, unity and the joy of coming together. Let’s make this season bright, together! From 19:00 CET. Join HERE (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87443161656) .

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24 January – International Day of Education Stay tuned to SIE’s social media on the 24th of January for more details, and don’t forget to share widely!

30 January – 1 February – “Empowerment Days”, Barcelona (Spain) For Union and SC Presidents and their invitees, the Empowerment Days offer an inspiring space to connect, exchange, and energise Soroptimist work for the biennium 2026-2027. Discover practical tools, fresh ideas, and collaborative strategies to strengthen advocacy and impact for women and girls. More information HERE

(https://eventsite.eventbuizz.com/sie-empowerment-days-2026-15477) .

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6 February – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation To learn more, follow SIE’s social media on the 6th of February and help spread the word!

11 February – Boost Your Club’s Impact with Less Effort Using AI Join us on for an inspiring and practical webinar hosted by the SIE AI Taskforce with Inga-Lena Darkow and Agnes Verhulst , and discover how AI can strengthen your club’s work with tools like ChatGPT or Sora, from

18:00 CET. Register HERE

(https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gQQJq_NDSyqnQs2ZUYiEKQ) .

26 February – Online Q&A Session

SIE President 2024-2025, Hafdís Karlsdóttir invites you to participate in the quarterly meeting to close the biennium with her. Take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have, from 19:00 CET. Register HERE (https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C0voPQu-RhGi_gCxEkvpEw) .

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SAVE THE DATE

* 8 March 2026 – International Women’s Day (IWD)

* 9-20 March 2026 – CSW70, New York

* 29 September – 1 October 2027 – SI Convention, Prague (Czech Republic). Theme: “Stronger together for all women and girls”. SI five Federations will stand together – one voice, one vision, one global sisterhood. Unions & Clubs are encouraged to support young Soroptimists and non-Soroptimists to attend the event.

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RomanIA and the Art of Heritage: Romanian Soroptimists Revive the

Tradition of the IA

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The Soroptimists of Romania have launched a vibrant initiative

celebrating the IA, Romania’s traditional blouse and a UNESCO-recognised

symbol of cultural heritage. Engaging nearly 200 students across four

regions, the project combined hands-on workshops, creative learning, and

intergenerational mentorship to deepen appreciation for this cherished

tradition. From sewing motifs on bookmarks to crafting full IAs, young