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Soroptimist Project showcased to Rotary International’s President

Soroptimist Project showcased to Rotary International’s President

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On Wednesday March 5th, the Nell Bank Outdoor Activity Centre, Ilkley, hosted an event to welcome the International President of Rotary on a visit to Yorkshire from her home in Pennsylvania, USA. Local charities were invited to showcase their charitable work and members from Bingley Community Kitchen, supported by Bingley Rotary Club and Soroptimist International of Bingley were invited to attend and provide a display of their work.

16 Days of Activism –

16 Days of Activism –

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Ending violence against women is possible, but only if we act together, now 16 Days of Activism against Gender-S I Bingley Soroptimists supported this initiative at Bingley Christmas Tree Festival – with their tree for Peace.Based Violence is a key international moment to call for an end to violence against women and girls (VAWG). It runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December, Human Rights Day. Violence against women happens in every country and culture, causing harm to millions of women and girls. Risks and challenges to access care increase even more for women and girls living in humanitarian emergencies. Around the world today, prolonged and intense conflicts have resulted in a continuous rise in of all forms of gender-based violence.

UN International Day of Education

UN International Day of Education

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24th January is the UN’s Day of Education Sadly too many girls still face numerous barriers to gaining a full education.  Too many obstacles exist for girls in many communities and parts of the world to gain the meaningful education they deserve and should expect. Soroptimist International work to break down these barriers with the aim of creating gender parity for girls as this is what will empower women to overcome hurdles and stereotypes, pursue their dreams, and Where We Stand : Soroptimist International Read our full position paper and recommendations from Soroptimist International Universal access to safe, inclusive and high-quality education and training for women and girls is a fundamental human right and is crucial to ensure sustainable development. Global cooperation is required to address the challenges associated with access to education and training. Unified actions from States, the private sector, NGOs and civil

My Safe Space – Freshers’ Fairs

My Safe Space – Freshers’ Fairs

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Members from SI Bingley joined other Yorkshire Soroptimists who were at two Freshers Fairs last week, one in Shipley the other in Bradfords. They asked young students to say where they felt safe or what their safe space looked like. This is part of a larger piece of work as part of BD2025. Members will be at Bingley market square  on Saturday 28 September to ask local shoppers if they feel safe.
90 for 90

90 for 90

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SIGBI President Ruth Healey has challenged members to do 90 things to celebrate SIGBI’s 90th year. Members of S I Bingley support Bingley Community Kitchen with 90 tins of corned beef and tinned tuna. We were able to celebrate the many awards won for the postive impact made by the Bingley Community Kitchen project too.  

Highlighting Period Poverty

Highlighting Period Poverty

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In order to mark the SIGBI  Day of Action, in July, Bingley Soroptimists had a display in Asda, Shipley highlighting the issues of period poverty. Period poverty affects the lives of women and girls internationally, nationally and locally. Research shows that 1 in 9 girls miss educational opportunities because of period poverty and it's becoming an increasing issue for homeless women. Over 300 sanitary products were donated by Asda customers and over £200 donated. So far we have distributed products to Keighley's Women's refuge, the Together Women Project, Bingley community Kitchen, Bingley food bank and BISAN.  
A packed house for Susan’s talk about her attendance at the United Nations

A packed house for Susan’s talk about her attendance at the United Nations

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On Tuesday 25 June, Bingley member spoke to a packed house about when she attended the ~Commission on the status of women , in New York earlier this year.  She explained the process of the two weeks and in fact it is two conferences under one umbrella . she reiterated the Secretary General’s words – “The male chauvinist domination of new technologies is undoing decades of progress on women’s rights,” he said. After more than 100 years of progress, “technology is now reversing that trend. It is concentrating power again more in the hands of men—to the detriment of all.” Susan hopes to go back again next year when CSW focuses on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform.