Social protection measures can prevent Violence Against Women and Girls by providing safety nets. These include access to healthcare and counselling, financial support and housing assistance, and legal protection. Learn more about the importance of these measures. #16Days #PreventionFirst
Access to resources is crucial for preventing Violence Against Women and Girls. Key tools include helplines and support networks, education materials and workshops, and legal assistance. Spread the word about available resources and help make a difference. #16Days #PreventionFirst
Poverty increases vulnerability to Violence Against Women and Girls. Economic stress can lead to power imbalances and exploitation. By addressing poverty, we can help prevent VAWG. Empowering women economically can be a powerful tool against VAWG. #16Days #PreventionFirst
Learn how to recognise the signs of Domestic Violence Against Women and Girls. Look out for signs like isolation from friends and family, extreme jealousy, frequent criticism, and changes in behaviour or mood. Awareness is the first step to prevention. #16Days #PreventionFirst
Violence Against Women and Girls includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, economic abuse, and more. It stems from gender inequality and power imbalances, affecting individuals, families, and communities. By understanding VAWG, we can work towards creating safer communities for everyone. #16Days #PreventionFirst
Join us for 16 Days of Activism to end Violence Against Women and Girls! Prevention starts with awareness and ends with action. This year, we’re focusing on how prevention can make a difference. Together, we can create a safer, more equitable world for everyone. #16Days #PreventionFirst
At a club meeting in October, Katie from Venture Scotland, a local charity supporting young folks aged 16-30 who want to make positive life changes, came to speak with us. Venture Scotland was founded in 1987 by a group of young Raleigh International volunteers who understood the benefits of natural and outdoor spaces on an individual’s mental health and wellbeing. Katie outlined the progressive, four-stage personal development course, up to 12 months long that helps the young adults improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being and achieve lasting change. Over the past 35 years they have become Scotland’s only provider of long-term, outdoor-based, personal development for young adults. Claudia, in a video, told us of her experiences that led her to Venture Scotland who supported her to make positive changes in her life, which have led to her becoming a volunteer for Venture Scotland. It
The 2024 Club Member Summer Outing at the end of June was to The Scottish Teahouse near Lesmahagow. Fortunately the good weather allowed the drive down to be a pleasant journey for the drivers. Everyone enjoyed some very interesting experiences. Following a visit to a tea tunnel, the ladies enjoyed their afternoon tea and sampled a few teas some of which were grown on site. If the noise was anything to go by, the ladies had great fun comparing their individual tastes and everyone bought some Scottish grown tea to brew at home. #SCOTTISHTEAHOUSE
All Soroptimists volunteer their skills as part of their club’s varied project work. At the club meeting last week, club member Pat Campbell received a volunteer certificate to thank her for the commitment she has shown to Tomorrow’s Women Glasgow. The club has supported TWG since its inception in 2012. It is a one stop service for women coming out of the criminal justice system. Pat has acted as the club link member for many years with the TWG staff to identify what personal items are needed by the women to help their reintegration to life in Glasgow. Well done Pat!
At the SI Glasgow City club meeting last week (May 1) our new joint Presidents are shown holding the President’s chain of office. Margaret Mowat and Liz Jamieson accepted the joint nomination as Club Presidents for 2024/25. The meeting was busy with members involved in group discussions to plan the club activities throughout the upcoming year.
