Some of our lovely members visited Howard Davis Park to see the beautiful Soroptimist rose in bloom. The roses were planted earlier this year in celebration of 75 years of the Club in Jersey, 1950-2025. What a milestone! A fitting floral tribute to all the friendships formed over the decades.
Nominations are now open for the Soroptimist International Jersey – Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2026 Link to nomination form Soroptimist International Jersey are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2026 on Friday 19th June at The Savoy Hotel. At this event we will welcome inspiring, exceptional women from our local community alongside last year’s Inspirational Woman of the Year award winner, Kate Wright. Nominations for the 2026 Inspirational Woman of the Year Award are now open, and the criteria is as follows: Must be a female and living in Jersey Someone who has made a selfless contribution She has made a significant difference to an individual or group She is an inspiration to others She can come from any walk of life or profession A woman whose self-sacrifice, unwavering dedication and generosity of spirit
The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is – Rights Justice Action. Two of Jersey’s female politicians and supporters of Soroptimist International Jersey give their views about being a politician in Jersey and how the way the work that they do improves the lives of women in our Island. Deputy Louise Doublet International Women’s Day 2026 – Turning Advocacy into Action On this International Women’s Day I am reflecting back on over a decade in politics and on my years before that as a Primary School Teacher. As
Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and joined us on on Saturday 22nd November for our Orange The World March through St Helier, standing together for the elimination of violence against women and girls. Kate Wright CEO of Freeda, gave a heartfelt speech at the end of the March, back at West’s Centre. “We will not be silenced”. We wear orange to show our outrage that violence against women and girls still continues, but the colour orange also signifies our hope for the future. Join us next November, all are welcome.
On the 25th November Soroptimist International Jersey will join with her sister clubs worldwide to acknowledge the official UN day commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. We will promote 16 days of Activism concluding on Human Rights Day on the 10th December. We propose to walk through town on the preceding Saturday – 22nd November. Gender based violence is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights’ violations in our world today, and is a threat to millions of girls and women online and offline. It affects women regardless of their age, background or level of education. It takes many forms, including physical, sexual or psychological violence, as well as economic abuse and exploitation. The colour Orange has been chosen to represent our outrage at the violence being perpetrated, but also to signal our hope and
This morning, Tuesday 11th November, 2025, Deputy Louise Doublet asked a question regarding equality impact evaluation in the States Assembly. Here is the statement she made following the session: ‘The Equality Impact Assessment which was put in place in 2023 by myself and Deputies Jeune & Miles, should be embedded in the policy formation process and indeed the Chief Minister confirmed today that it is. I agree with the Soroptimists that this should be made more transparent and I am also pleased that the Chief Minister agreed to meet with them to take on board their views on the Equality Impact Process.’ Deputy Hilary Jeune asked if the Chief Minister could commit to publishing the results of equality impact evaluations to which the Chief Minister responded that he would discuss this with his officials and colleagues. Despite stating that he believed a reply had been
OPEN LETTER to Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Chief Minister of Jersey Dear Deputy Farnham, On behalf of Soroptimist International Jersey (SIJ), I am pleased to share the latest Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) position paper on mandatory Gender Impact Assessments. This paper can be found by clicking on the link below. I also attach the UK Press Release. https://sigbi.org/assets/SIGBI-Position-Paper-on-Gender-Impact-Assessments-June-2025.pdf Soroptimist International Jersey calls on the Government of Jersey to implement mandatory Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs) following proven models from Wales and Scotland. This framework outlines how Jersey can address these gaps through legislative reform and systematic implementation. The primary goal is to advocate for government at all levels to make gender impact assessments a compulsory part of decision-making processes. This would ensure systematic assessment of how policies and decisions affect women and girls. Wales has successfully embedded gender considerations through Integrated Impact Assessments and
Soroptimist International Jersey – Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2025 The Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2025 was held on Friday 27th June at The Savoy Hotel. We welcomed inspiring, exceptional women from our local community including our three finalists Kate Wright, Ceri Tinley, Carole Stockill alongside last year’s Inspirational Woman of the Year award winner, Joy Thomson. After tea Club President, Debbie Taylor announced this year’s winner: Kate Wright. Kate Wright was nominated for chairing of the Government of Jersey’s Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce, as a contributor to ConnectMe.je and CEO of the domestic abuse charity FREEDA. Ceri Tinley was nominated as founder and managing director of the luxury chalet business Consensio Ski, for mentoring other female business owners and founder of the teen-run club See Her Run. Carole Stockill was nominated as the founder of the non-profit group Laugh,
2024 was a very special year as we celebrated 25 years of the SIJ Inspirational Woman of the Award Dr Karen Kyd, the Club’s Patron presented the Award at Government House to the 2024 winner – Joy Thomson Above: SIJ President Jean-Marie Gavey congratulating Joy Thomson Above: Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey Vice-Admiral Jeremy Kyd, with his wife and Club Patron, Dr Karen Kyd and SIJ President Jean-Marie Gavey Above: A wonderful tea provided by Harpers Catering
