Of all 943 Nobel Prizes recipients, only 58 are women.

Good to see our lockdown project book “Overcoming the Odds” about women scientists is getting as far as SI Bournemouth for prizes in their STEM challenge with students. Well done SI Bournemouth!

For the 100th anniversary of the founding of Soroptimist International, Middlesbrough members since April have carried out 100 acts of kindness. We must continue!

Tickets going well for our celebratory afternoon tea. Still time to book!

SI Middlesbrough members have expressed deep concern about pregnant women being imprisoned, some without proper health care. Many are the victims of abuse already. They deserve care and rehabilitation.

We had a lovely, informal meeting yesterday, with a light supper. Our speaker Hamida had so much to tell us about Afghanistan and how, historically, it has got into the present situation. Very informative.

We are marking International Day of Peace today with an informal talk from a local woman originally from Afghanistan. She will tell us about her country and the plight of those from Afghanistan who are currently refugees.

SI Middlesbrough is celebrating its 75th anniversary on 23rd October with an afternoon tea. Speaker botanist Anne Press. Enquiries 07710449823

SI Middlesbrough is celebrating its 75th anniversary on 23rd October with an afternoon tea. Speaker botanist Anne Press. Enquiries 07710449823. Join us!