We are delighted to announce that prominent members of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland have been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List. Dr Kay Linnell, Ruth Smith, Pamela Swain and Elspeth Robinson have been awarded honours for their various efforts across the
Equality: Reducing Inequalities and Advancing Human Rights Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10th. This globally recognized day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The UDHR outlines 30 fundamental rights,
The UK is being turned orange, as members of registered women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), unite to prevent domestic abuse. According to the figures provided by the United Nations (UN), every 11 minutes, a woman is killed. And, according to the
SIGBI confirms its decision to withdraw from the social media platform with immediate effect. In recent months, the site has shown a disregard for tolerance and accountability, and with an increase in abusive, racist and hateful posts. As an organisation which stands up for women
A new domestic violence resource called ‘Fresh Thoughts’ has been celebrated by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), at its annual Best Practice Awards. Earlier this month, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at
On 1-3 November, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh and used this milestone occasion to take a fresh look at a project first carried
Autumn Budget Reaction. Comment provided by Ruth Healey, President at registered women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI). “In this week’s historic Autumn Budget delivered by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, there was encouraging news for women, but the government must
Report on the Charter Ceremony of Soroptimist International Kolkata City of Joy Date: 29th September 2024 Venue: The Far Pavilion, Tollygunge Club, Kolkata The Soroptimist International Kolkata City of Joy celebrated its grand charter ceremony on September 29, 2024, at the prestigious The Far Pavililion,
Soroptimist International (SI) Guwahati was chartered on 2nd October 2024 as the 21st SI Club in India, at a ceremony held at the Faculty Senior Secondary School Auditorium, Guwahati. The event, graced by the virtual presence of Ruth Healey, President of Soroptimist International Great Britain
Once again, we celebrate International Day of the Girl by acknowledging girls worldwide. The date, 11th October, was declared by the United Unions General Assembly in December 2011, with the inaugural day observed on the 11th October 2012. This year’s theme is “Girls’ Vision for the
