#Soroptimists are sensitive to the challenges faced by people living with HIV, women and girls and key populations. The crisis has widened the social and economic inequalities that increase the vulnerability of marginalized groups to HIV. We #OrangetheWorld on #WorldAIDSDay because women must be empowered to protect themselves from HIV.
Human Trafficking is a transnational activity that involves the exploitation of humans through repeated sale. #Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness of exploitation of which more than half are women and girls #16DaysofActivism looks at this gross violation of human rights. Trafficking is prevalent is almost all countries and accounts for the fastest growing business in the world. Raise awareness about the signs. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! With #Orangetheworld #EndHumanTrafficking
#Soroptimists are aware of increasing records of killings, attacks, and harassment against human rights defenders, including the particular challenges faced by women human rights defenders. We salute the countless women who have given their lives in pursuit of defending justice. Their work is so vital to promote and uphold equality. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! We #OrangetheWorld in their honour for #GenerationEquality
Join us as we rally against Female Genital Mutilation. As #Soroptimists we call for a total end to such a heinous assault on girls. #FGM violates all child rights and is rooted in gender inequality. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! #OrangetheWorld this #16DaysofActivism.
During #16DaysofActivism #Soroptimists turn our attention to the countless indigenous women and forgotten tribes whose voices have been taken away. To the women in those communities we give a voice. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! Join our movement and stand up for women and girls https://sigbi.org/glasgow-city/ #GenerationEquality #Orangetheworld
SI Glasgow City encourages everyone to support women and girl survivors of violence to stay safe and free of violence today and everyday. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. In 2022, the Campaign is continuing its multi-year theme of Ending Femicide. To learn more, view the Femicide Advocacy Guide to learn more and sign the petition to declare December 6 the International
SI Glasgow City encourages everyone to support women and girl survivors of violence to stay safe and free of violence. Take action during this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. In 2022, the Campaign is continuing its multi-year theme of Ending Femicide. To learn more, view the Femicide Advocacy Guide to learn
SI Glasgow City had their first face to face speaker meeting for 2 years on Wednesday, March 16th. The speakers, Detective Sargeant Chris Hughes and Detective Constable Stewart Fleming of Police Scotland, provided updates regarding human trafficking and domestic abuse within Scotland. Unfortunately, both areas have increased over the last two years. Police Scotland is using social media to highlight these issues and raise awareness within the general public including secondary schoolchildren. Two video resources are: a video titled ‘Don’t be that Guy?’ accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVcu8Hwv8u8 and an explanation of the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-MHi1zR5E BBC Radio Four recently aired a 30minute programme about sexual violence which explores how men can address their attitudes to women. This can be accessed at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0015mgx
SI Glasgow City’s planned Christmas lunch in December could not take place due to re-introduced Covid restrictions. The members were intending to collect donated food items at the lunch for two Glasgow Foodbanks. Not deterred by the Covid restrictions a member bought £40 of food and members donated to the Club charities fund which allowed two monetary donations to be made to the two foodbanks. Club President Margaret and Club Treasurer Bernadette are joined by Ryan, a foodbank volunteer, in the group photo. The donated funds will be used to provide support for household energy costs.
