Cervical cancer is preventable and curable, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Yet it is the 4th most common form of cancer among women worldwide, with the disease claiming the lives of almost 350,000 women in 2022. Few diseases reflect global inequalities as much as cancer of the cervix. Nearly 94% of the deaths in 2022 occurred in low and middle income countries. This is where the burden of cervical cancer is greatest, because access to public health services is limited and screening and treatment for the disease have not been widely implemented. Since 2023 Soroptimists have been working hard to raise awareness of the importance of screening for the disease and to encourage vaccination to completely eliminate it. Cervical cancer is preventable and curable, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Yet it is the 4th most common form

Soroptimists from West Yorkshire joined the Knit at Natter group at Together Women to celebrate Eid. there was food ,wordsearches, colouring, puzzles, nail painting, hand massage and mendhi patterns.  

Recently the ladies at Together Women Project made Valentine hearts out of material and card. we spoke about st Valentine and his significance to the day. the ladies decorated them and gave them to their sons, daughters and partners. One participant said ” I think it’s really good that everyone is just making things”.

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.

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