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Our Soroptimist Mission
  We are a global voice for women through Awareness, Advocacy and Action.  Through International Goodwill and Friendship we strive for: advancement of the status of women, high ethical standards, human rights for all, equality, development and peace.
 
Our Soroptimist Program Focus 2003-2007
  Human Rights and the Status of Women
  Women will be empowered by being afforded human rights and freedom from all forms of violence.
  Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

Eliminate trafficking of human beings, especially women and girls.*

 Reduce the harmful effects of conflict and war on women and girls
  Education
  Women and girls will enjoy enhanced status and will be enabled to achieve their full potential throughout their life span.
 
  Work for universal primary education and access to lifelong learning for women and girls.*
 
Work for universal access to quality education and training opportunities for women and girls in technology and non-traditional occupations.

Facilitate the understanding of the role and contribution of men and boys to achieve gender equity
  Economic and Social Development
  Women will live and work in safe and equitable environments with equal opportunities for advancement.
 
  Develop programs and partnerships to eradicate the extreme poverty and hunger of women and girls.*

Improve societal and workplace conditions to enable women to achieve their potential.

Increase women's involvement in management and decision-making.
  Health
  Women will have optimal mental and physical health throughout their life span.
 
 

§ Actively promote awareness of women’s needs and their role in combating HIV/AIDS.*

§IImprove nutrition and access to health care and medical supplies/medicines for women and children.

§Decrease maternal and infant mortality rates.*

§Support ending tobacco use.

§ Eliminate drug and substance abuse.

  Environment
  Women will be equal partners in the process of managing natural resources, maintaining biodiversity and achieving sustainable communities.
 
 

§ Improve and increase access to safe drinking water as a basic human right.*

§ Support sustainable development that includes improved protection of ecosystems.

§ Increase fair distribution of food resources to those in need.

  International Goodwill and Understanding
  Women will be equal partners in the attainment of world peace, tolerance and understanding.
 
 

§ Enhance respect for all cultures and halt all forms of discrimination through increased tolerance and mutual understanding.*

§ Advocate for women's participation in the peace process, to include reconciliation, reconstruction and the humane resettlement of refugees.

§ Advocate for the banning of landmines, the clearance of residual ordnance and rehabilitation of the land.

* Related to UN Millennium Development Goals: www.un.org/millenniumgoals/