Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI)

Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI) is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1984 to deepen the understanding of women's rights at the local, national, regional and global levels and to strengthen the capacity of women to exercise these rights. With members in 70 countries, SIGI currently maintains a network of over 1,300 individuals and organizations. SIGI's primary objectives are: to alert individuals, groups and governments to discriminatory or oppressive practices against women; conduct and publish research and distribute information; design educational programs to help women empower themselves; develop partnerships project aimed at women redefining and gaining power; and encourage women from all societies to work creatively together to emphasize and achieve common goals including equality, peace, sustainable development, economic justice, bodily integrity, and freedom from violence. SIGI Officers and Advisory Board are from Canada, Lebanon, Cuba, Afghanistan, South Africa, USA, Portugal, Brazil and the Philippines.