SI Middlesbrough

CSW61 at the UN HQ in New York March 2017 Education Advocacy Economic Empowerment of women in the changing world of work SDG goals 4,5, 8, 10, 16, 17

Thursday 20 July: President Pauline welcomed SIM’s Programme Action Officer, Margaret Clark (APD Advocacy) and guests Barnardo’s SECOS Project Presentation on “Attendance at the CSW61 in New York in March 2017” http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw61-2017 CSW61 Brochure: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/csw/unw_csw61_brochure_en.pdf?vs=2057 Themes Priority theme: Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work Review

Middlesbrough Town Meal – 01/07/2017

SIM held a stall at Middlesbrough Town Meal, a celebration of local food growing and eating, organised by Middlesbrough Environment City every year. It was a well-attended event and we gave out lots of information about SIM. [new_royalslider id=”7″]

UPDATE – May Speaker Meeting 18/05

Our first monthly speaker meeting went very well. We had a wonderful group of students, named Enactus, doing amazing job; helping women to achieve their potentials. We learnt that Enactus is an international non-profit organisation which aims to empower individuals to make opportunities into sustainable positive

Welcoming President Pauline 2017-18

We welcomed our new President Pauline Reed at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20th of April 2017. Congratulations, Pauline. [new_royalslider id=”6″]

Focus on ESOL Course for Refugees – Talk 16 March 2017

President Uzma Kazmi presenting Alison Robinson with flowers after her presentation on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Course for Refugees. Education is so important and learning English as language helps integration in society.

Focus on Dementia Meeting 16 February 2017

President Uzma and speaker Debbie Keenan at Thursday’s meeting on 16th February 2017. The talk on dementia, was excellent. Alwyn Kraus brought in 60 baby hats many of which had been knitted by Age UK destined for the Kori Project Sierra Leonne.

SIM Meeting January 2017

WOMEN’S MARCH ON LONDON January 2017

The US election proved a catalyst for a grassroots movement of women to assert the positive values that the politics of fear denies. On January 21 2017, the first day of Donald Trump’s Presidency, women-led marches, welcoming all participants, took place across the world, with

SIM December Evening

Thanks to all who participated in the evening and and all those who provided food and drinks. The evening was very successful. Carol was presented with her 25 year certificate, and we had an interesting presentation from Anu Ahitan, representative of Arbonne with the opportunity

Women in Prison Talk by Helen Attewell and Hilary Askin

Thanks to Helen Attewell and Hilary Askin who gave an excellent talk on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, on Women in Prison. All members were welcomed and a special welcome was given to Gill DeCosemo.