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Soroptimists pave the way for 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Soroptimists pave the way for 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls

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Every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December. This year, Soroptimist clubs around the world are focusing on preventing online violence and creating safer digital spaces for women and girls. The campaign highlights how online abuse happens and

Soroptimists Celebrate Innovation and Impact at 2025 Best Practice Awards

Soroptimists Celebrate Innovation and Impact at 2025 Best Practice Awards

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Soroptimists celebrate the very best of club projects at the Annual Conference in Birmingham, recognising exceptional initiatives that champion Awareness, Advocacy and Action for women and girls. This year’s Best Practice Awards showcased the creativity and global reach of our Federation, with 43 clubs and 2 regions submitting projects representing more than 39,500 volunteer hours.

Global Voice Newsletter

Global Voice Newsletter

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The October 2025 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice ‘Soroptimist Action: Improving Our Environment’ now published Exciting news about the SI Emblem Upcoming human rights webinar on 10 December Latest podcast now available CSW Written Statement published Soroptimist International Foundation: project updates Position Papers Latest Blogs Read Global

Soroptimists in the News

Soroptimists in the News

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Great to see Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Ruth Healey’s practical and sensible approach to driverless taxis featured in today’s Daily Express. As driverless taxis begin to move from concept to reality, one thing must be non-negotiable: women’s safety. Technology alone doesn’t guarantee trust. A gender impact assessment can help ensure that

More women advisers are needed in the financial sector – here’s why

More women advisers are needed in the financial sector – here’s why

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Money Marketing magazine has featured an article with President Ruth this month, making the case for more women advisers in the financial sector. Please feel free to share on your own social own channels, and with any relevant groups or people who might benefit. Weekend Essay: The business case for showing women they are needed

Leading Women’s Organisation on Why Misogyny is not just a Young Woman’s Problem

Leading Women’s Organisation on Why Misogyny is not just a Young Woman’s Problem

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Read our latest opinion piece “Why misogyny is not just a young woman’s problem” as featured in Darling Media UK. 14 million women in the UK make up 53% of the population aged over 50 and often these older women are invisible.  Ageism and sexism have regularly meant that older women are perceived differently across