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a project that raises awareness about the sexual trafficking of women and girls, and seeks to encourage citizens, law makers and service providers to focus on this global problem.

Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence/Day of Unity - The workplace campaign takes place on November 25th (the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women), of each year. Its aim is to assist victims of violence, and raise awareness of domestic violence as a workplace issue.

The Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls are awards given to Soroptimist clubs to start or continue projects in their communities that benefit women or girls, in accordance with the strategic plan of SIA. Grant proposal instructions and forms can be requested from headquarters.

Provides funds for programs that assist women and girls after a man-made or natural disaster. The Fund is replenished by club donations. Club and Community Grants may be requested using a grant application available from headquarters.

Clubs also participate in the Live Your Dream campaign, which encourages all women to live their dreams while helping others to do the same.

SIA continues to advocate for ratification and monitoring of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), as it has since 1980, when the convention first opened for signature. CEDAW is the most comprehensive international agreement which seeks the advancement of women throughout the world. The United States is the only SIA country that has not ratified the Convention.
SIA advocates for equal pay for equal work. Women across the world are consistently paid less for the same work done by men. Clubs are encouraged to advocate for equal pay in their communities and countries.