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
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
Read this great article by Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Gillie O’Rourke in Business Age, which makes the economic argument for employers to ensure their workplaces are not just safe but inviting for their female employees. All workplaces need diversity, and retaining
We were delighted to see Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Gillie O’Rourke featured as one of the experts in Stylist Magazine‘s leading article on the impact of the budget on women. As one of the leading organisations representing women around the World,
Soroptimists were mentioned on the floor of the House this month by MP for Stafford Leigh Ingham. Ms Ingham has been a supporter of Stafford Soroptimists and [tag] Children Heard and Seen’ charity for their work to raise awareness of the impact on children when
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
Ballina Soroptimists have made a “Climate Change” Quilt which will be presented to COP 30 Climate Summmit by former Irish President Mary Robinson. Read the full article in the Irish Times.
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
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
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
