President’s Message
Walk on the Bridges Event, Glasgow 2012
Thursday 8 March is United Nations International Women’s Day, marked by Soroptimists as well as many other women across the globe. On Sunday 4 March I joined around 102 Soroptimists and friends from across Scotland to take part in a walk on the bridges in the centre of Glasgow organised by members of Glasgow City Club to mark this special day.
This was an opportunity to support the work of ‘Women for Women International” with whom Soroptimist International have been working in partnership since 2003. Their theme ‘Join me on the bridge’, to raise awareness of the need for women to be involved in political peace processes across the world, fits well with the UN theme for 2012 of ‘Connecting girls, inspiring futures’.
It was a cold but sunny day, but everyone enjoyed the opportunity to chat with friends and learn a little about some of Glasgows’ landmarks. As we look forward to spring and lighter evenings, we are preparing to gather together with Soroptimists from Scotland North at the joint conference to be held at Tuliallan in April. The theme of ‘Celebrating Soroptimism: Working Together to Achieve More’ reflects on the programme work being carried out and the fact that we have much to be proud of. Do remember that by working (or walking) together we can make a difference to the lives of women and girls.
Jenifer A. McFarlane
President
March 2012
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