The Diamond Education Grant, a charity set up by Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) marks the UN’s International Day of Education by celebrating £22,000 worth of education grants given to women in 2025. Last year, grants were given to 22 women who had faced barriers or those who would experience the biggest impact.
A prominent member of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, a charity known for standing up for women and girls, has been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List. The list, widely recognised for celebrating high-profile public figures, also shines a light on the often-unsung contributions of those supporting local communities. This year Joan
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2026 is a dedicated awareness campaign aimed at educating people about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of regular screening. It was established to honour the memory of Jade Goody, well known as a reality television star and mother to two young sons, who tragically passed away from cervical cancer
Government’s VAWG Strategy a Step Forward – Now It’s Time for Real Action Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland has welcomed the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, calling it a major step forward in protecting women and girls. Gillie O’Rourke, Federation President, said that as an organisation with long-standing experience supporting
Soroptimists across the Federation were recognised for their work during 16 Days of Activism at the NAWO Awards We are humbled and delighted to announce that Soroptimists across the UK and Ireland have been awarded the NAWO 16 Days of Activism Award, presented at a ceremony held at the House of Lords on 10 December
Every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December. This year, Soroptimist clubs around the world are focusing on preventing online violence and creating safer digital spaces for women and girls. The campaign highlights how online abuse happens and
Soroptimists celebrate the very best of club projects at the Annual Conference in Birmingham, recognising exceptional initiatives that champion Awareness, Advocacy and Action for women and girls. This year’s Best Practice Awards showcased the creativity and global reach of our Federation, with 43 clubs and 2 regions submitting projects representing more than 39,500 volunteer hours.
One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, took place in Birmingham last week as over 400 Soroptimists gathered together. On 31 October to 2 November, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations and over 5,000 members across the Federation – held its 91st conference at the Birmingham Conference &
One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, organised by women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, is set to take place in Birmingham this week. From 31 October to 2 November, the charity, which has consultancy status at the United Nations, will hold its 91st conference at the Birmingham Conference & Events
