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Soroptimists #ChooseToChallenge

Soroptimists #ChooseToChallenge

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Members from Midland Arden Region celebrated International Women’s Day 2021 at their Regional Meeting. This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Choose To Challenge, calls for women worldwide to challenge the status quo and stand up for an equitable world. It was 100 years ago when Clara Zetkin established International Women’s Day on March 8th (voted in 1910 by the women’s movement). During the 1975 International Year of Women, the U.N. celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), and in 1977 designated March 8th as the official day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.

A Brighter Future for Sick Children in Malawi!

A Brighter Future for Sick Children in Malawi!

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News from Friends of Sick Children in Malawi! President Elaine is delighted to pass on this message of thanks from Gordon Cowie Chair of Trustees for our recent donation of £695:- “Your donation has been assigned to the paediatric oncology unit, which continues to make positive strides.  This is despite the limitations of operating in a resource-constrained healthcare environment and an unsophisticated patient environment. There are many issues that we in the UK would simply take for granted when children with cancer are being treated.  However, these are much more problematic in Malawi.  For example, completing courses of treatment such as chemotherapy and essential follow-up with patients can prove difficult, if not impossible.  This is due partly to the understanding of parents and guardians and also the financial and other difficulties in travelling to and from the hospital when required.  We thank you again for

Soroptimists of Stourbridge Twin the Town’s Toilets!

Soroptimists of Stourbridge Twin the Town’s Toilets!

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Rachel Tennant, President of SI Stourbridge & District Club was thrilled when she opened her post to find a certificate declaring that the club had achieved the status of a Toilet Twinned Town (TTT) for Stourbridge. “I was really pleased that at long last we had become a TTT”.  Many of our members have been involved in making this happen.” Stourbridge Soroptimists have twinned their toilets and taps in partnership with Stourbridge Rotary Club, Khatri’s Nepalese Restaurant of Amblecote, St. Mary’s Church of Oldswinford, Mary Stevens Hospice, and The Labour Club of Stourbridge. Midland Arden Soroptimist Region also joined in to help make this project come to fruition. To read the press release click on the link:  Toilet Twinning Press Release  

Domestic Abuse Bill Webinar

Domestic Abuse Bill Webinar

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Research on Women who kill their abusers – launch event on 17 February 2021 Please register your place (by clicking on the link below) at the launch event for the Centre for Women’s Justice long-awaited research on the criminal justice response to women who kill their abusers. It’s a fascinating piece of research and there’s a great line up of speakers at the event, which is free: Women Who Kill Tickets, Wed 17 Feb 2021 at 18:00 | Eventbrite The Centre for Women’s Justice exists to ensure the state is held accountable for failures to prevent violence against women and girls. It is a small charity, which relies on individual donations to carry out this vital work. CJW Submission to Government

Quiz for Sale!

Quiz for Sale!

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The Environment Group of SI Stourbridge is pleased to offer this Environment Quiz for sale. The Quiz has 5 question sections relating to our Environment, which you can enjoy with your club, family, and friends. For only £3 the answers can be purchased from Su Roxburgh  (susan.roxburgh@virginmedia.com) As this is a fundraising initiative, we would be most grateful if you would circulate to family and friends. The closing date for the despatch of answers is 28 February. Payment details are on the front page of the Quiz, please click on the link below for details: SI Stourbridge Quiz