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Global Voice Newsletter

Global Voice Newsletter

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The February 2024 issue of Global Voice is now available. Articles this issue are International Day of Education Our Voice at the UN: UNESCO General Conference Visible and Vocal: public speaking competition Commission on the Status of Women Read Global Voice Global Voice is produced by Soroptimist International, of which Soroptimist International Great Britain and

UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – 6 November 2023

UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – 6 November 2023

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The United Nations’ website describes International Days and weeks as occasions to educate the public on issues of concern and to mobilise political will, also to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. As I write, in October 2023, we have very little to celebrate.  With war ongoing in several countries and with the media

Two new Clubs for SIGBI

Two new Clubs for SIGBI

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We are delighted to welcome two new Clubs which have been chartered in October. SI Whitstable and District was chartered on 1 October 2023, and SI Northampton on 7 October 2023. President Cathy was delighted to charter both Clubs. Congratulations to the Clubs and their members.  

Welcome to our two newest Clubs

Welcome to our two newest Clubs

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We are delighted to welcome our two new Clubs in Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI). In August, President Cathy was privileged to travel to Northern India to charter SI Srinagar (Kashmir), a part of the world justifiably known as ‘Paradise on Earth’, with its incredibly beautiful mountains and lakes. Cathy said, "I was
Soroptimist International Quadrennial Report 2020-2023

Soroptimist International Quadrennial Report 2020-2023

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We are delighted to present the Soroptimist International Quadrennial Report 2020-2023, detailing the work done by the five Soroptimist Federations over the last four years. Details are also given of the Soroptimist International Foundation, which replaces the International Presidents’ Appeals. See the SI Website for full details. SI Quadrennial Report 2020-2023 SI Foundation page on

Statement of Support for the Resistance of Iranian Women

Statement of Support for the Resistance of Iranian Women

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President Cathy Cottridge has signed the following statement for SIGBI Statement of Support for the Resistance of Iranian Women As we approach the first anniversary of the Iranian people’s uprising for freedom, we, the undersigned, express our solidarity and support for the uprising of the Iranian people, especially women. On September 16, 2022, a nationwide

Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts – How Special Are They?

Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts – How Special Are They?

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In 2017 Dame Vera Baird KC, then the Police and Crime Commissioner for the area, initiated a unique partnership between SIGBI and criminal justice partners in Northumbria. She engaged local Soroptimists in an observation project in which they watched over 220 sessions of the Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (now Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts), answering a

Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation

Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation

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On behalf of all members of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland Limited, we would like to congratulate King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation on 6 May 2023.  Soroptimists will be participating in The Big Help Out initiative, a fantastic way to encourage volunteering and build community spirit. Why don’t you join