Growth in Every Postcode Must Mean Opportunity for Every Woman The government’s growth agenda cannot succeed without women. As Andy Burnham pursues a change in direction and looks to deliver economic growth in every region, this year’s Autumn Budget provides an opportunity to ensure women are not only included in that vision but placed at
Some members may have heard yesterday that No 63 is closing on 1 October. Sadly the No 63 Board can confirm that this is correct, although it was planned to advise members in a more structured manner. However there is still a lot of work to undertake with regards to the precious asset and the
SIGBI Programme Director, Lindsay Green, urges women to sign a petition against the proposed merger of UN Women with UNFPA. Lindsay received an email which is replicated below, and says: “This was one of the main discussions at CSW and this proposed merger was opposed by all civil society and UN Women themselves. At the
The August 2026 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice, Soroptimist International: look ahead to registration opening for the SI 2027 Convention, invite members to help shape SI’s first international awareness campaign on Gender Medicine, share recent updates from the SI AGM, SI Annual Report and SI Brand Resources,
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 deaths annually, with 94% of those in low and middle-income
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 basic passenger protection, with women disproportionately affected. Despite ongoing efforts
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 when three volunteers had the bright idea of turning an
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 and connect with others, we’d love to welcome you. What’s
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 support for women experiencing abuse. Produced in both English and
