


Cervical Screening Awareness Week – 15-21 June 2026
Cervical cancer is largely preventable through regular screening and HPV vaccination, as recommended by national guidelines, and it can be cured if detected early and treated promptly. Yet it remains the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with 660,000 new cases and around 350,000

More than half of UK train stations are still failing on basic safety measures
Women Left Feeling Unsafe as More Than Half of UK Train Stations Still Fail on Basic Passenger Safety, Investigation Finds An investigation by leading women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), into safety standards at UK train stations has revealed widespread gaps in

World Environment Day – 5 June 2026
The Benefits of Planting Trees – Without Trees There Would Be No Life on the Planet! Debra Joseph- Assistant Programme Director Citizenship and Community Development, SI Barbados Trees do connect us with nature. They have a calming effect, reduce stress and contribute to good mental

Global Voice Newsletter
The June 2026 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice The launch of the official SI Convention 2027 website, inviting Soroptimists, friends and partners to begin exploring what lies ahead in Prague. The announcement of Theresa Lyford as SI

Cervical Screening Awareness Week: Awareness with Innovative Pharmacy Partnership
As Cervical Screening Awareness Week (15-21 June) approaches, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), is shining a spotlight on early detection with an innovative video campaign now showing in 500 pharmacies. The charity has long championed cervical cancer awareness, but its latest campaign began

Women’s National Health Week – 10-14 May 2026
STAY SAFE WHEN USING AI AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR INFORMATION ON GYNAE CANCERS There are five gynaecological cancers – Womb, Ovarian, Cervical, Vulva and Vaginal – and they affect 22,050 women a year in the UK. That is 60 every day, and sadly, 21 will

Be part of something bigger and help educate, empower and enable women and girls
Our members are a powerful force for change—transforming the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. As we grow, we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us. If you’re searching for a meaningful way to give back, share your skills

Soroptimists in Wales launch New Domestic Violence Resource “From Fear to Freedom”
A new domestic violence resource, ‘From Fear to Freedom’, has been developed and launched by Soroptimist International Wales South – part of the wider Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) – bringing together specialist services, survivor voices and community organisations to provide practical, accessible

Women’s Charity Welcomes Government’s £5 Million Investment in Pilots to Support Domestic Abuse Victims
Leading women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has welcomed the announcement that the Government will be investing £5 million into Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) pilots – with the aim to improve support for domestic abuse victims – calling it a major step

