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
SI Minerva President Reports on their chartering ceremony that was held on Sunday 22nd September in Port Talbot, South Wales. On arrival to the ceremony, Minerva members welcomed guests with a glass of mimosa. Rhian Williams, incoming President Elect was master of ceremonies and gave a
Each year, since 1967, UNESCO has taken the 8th September as a special day to remind the world ‘of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights’. World Literacy Day emphasises the power of literacy and creates awareness to advance the
SI Barbados was in Barbados Today, for their work in feeding the homeless as part of the SIGBI Day of Action: Read the article SI Providenciales were in the Sun, Turks & Caicos, for their celebrations of Mothers Day: Read the article WEEFM celebrated SI
The International Day of Trafficking in Persons is observed on July 30th each year. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and promoting the protection of the rights of trafficking victims. Human trafficking is a severe violation of human rights and a
The International Day of Friendship is celebrated annually on July 30. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The day is
Every three days, a woman is murdered by her partner or ex-partner. The way the media reports on these deaths directly influences public understandings of domestic abuse – and how we can prevent it. When a woman is killed by someone she’s been in a
SI Esperance were in the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian for their “Advocate for Change” programme as part of the Orange the World campaign. Read the article
Elder abuse awareness is an important issue that we should all be concerned about. It refers to the mistreatment or harm of older adults, often by individuals in a position of trust or authority. This can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse, as well
