BRIDGING GAPS, BUILDING ALLIANCES The UN World days provide an opportunity to spend a little time thinking about universal concepts which affect each of us. Today we need to think about Social Justice and particularly to see where it might impact, on where gaps need
Annually, 11th February marks the United Nations’ ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of gender equality in the field of science and technology. Established by the United Nations in 2015, this day aims to
Education is often hailed as the key that opens many doors or the universal tool for progress and development. Although its value in making the difference in the lives of humans is known and often spoken about, there remains a divide between the access to
To the average person, Braille may just seem like a series of dots on a paper or any other material or surface. But, to visually impaired and blind individuals, it is more than that – it is their connection to the world, a form of
SI Harrogate have been the subject of two articles in the Harrogate Informer. Maureen Ingleton took part once again in the Great North Run, and raised £628 for charity, in this instance the charity is Henshaw’s Society for Blind People. Read the article President Pat
On 10th December 2023, the world will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme this year is “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All”. When you consider all the troubles and injustices currently taking place throughout the world, this is
Soroptimists Celebrating the Power of Women Volunteers on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development By Dr Pamala Proverbs We Soroptimists are supreme volunteers. We give our time, talent, and funds to causes that we hold dearly, especially those that are critical to the
Women’s Aid has launched its manifesto in advance of a General Election in 2024, calling for the national prioritisation of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and for political parties to pledge their commitment to the three key pillars.
SI Mansfield’s community projects featured in the Mansfield, Ashfield and Sherwood News Journal.
