Afghanistan
Afghanistan
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Middlesbrough Soroptimists are very concerned about the situation in Afghanistan, particularly how it will affect women and girls.
Asylum seeker conditions a breach of human rights?
Asylum seeker conditions a breach of human rights?
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Middlesbrough Soroptimists deplore the overcrowded and insanitary conditions in which asylum seekers, including women and children, are being kept in Dover. This is surely a breach of human rights. Please see www.refugeewomen.co.uk for more information.
An outstanding Teesside woman
An outstanding Teesside woman
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We are delighted to see Suzanne Fletcher featured in this month’s Outstanding Women series in the Darlington & Stockton Times. She has done so much for local people.
Taking action to reduce carbon emissions
Taking action to reduce carbon emissions
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To mark the SIGBI Day of Action on the Environment, SI Middlesbrough members will be taking various actions to reduce their carbon footprint. To make a real impact, these actions must be sustained.
Thinking about the environment and how we can help protect it
Thinking about the environment and how we can help protect it
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Looking forward to local botanist Anne Press talking to us tomorrow evening on how we interact with the environment. For details go to www.sigbi.org/middlesbrough.
Action on climate change.
Action on climate change.
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Poster 13 July To mark our Day of Action on Climate Change we are having a talk by local botanist Anne Presson how we can help protect our natural environment. Info from margaretclark@gmail.com.The event is free and all are welcome, but please let us know in advance.
Outstanding local women
Outstanding local women
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We are pleased to support the Darlington & Stockton Times who are running a series on outstanding women from our area. We have suggested several women for their work on FGM, support to asylum seekers and refugees and other issues. Most recently, Jenny Medhurst was featured. She has devoted much of her life to the Fair Trade movement, enabling workers in other countries to get a fair price for their labour and produce.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week
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To mark Refugee Week we had an excellent and informative talk yesterday on The Journey to Asylum from Pete Widlinski. Some local refugees joined us for a very enjoyable evening with cake.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week
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To mark Refugee Week we are holding a reflective evening “We cannot walk alone!” on 15th June with guest speaker and guests from our refugee community. 07962335324 for info.
SIM’s new president
SIM’s new president
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We are delighted to have Geraldine Nuttall as our new President. Looking forward to a good 76th year.