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New SIGBI Club – SI Spen Valley, Yorkshire

SI Spen Valley was chartered on the 25th January 2025.  In attendance were Ruth Healey, SIGBI Federation President, Lindsay Green, SIGBI Director of Programme, Judith Clark & Sue Butler, Joint Yorkshire Presidents, Susie Westwood, Immediate Past Yorkshire President and two of our Yorkshire Honorary members, Elizabeth Hughes and Margaret Cook.  Members from 15 of our

Empowering Women Through Lifelong Learning

A Global UN Initiative Embraced by Soroptimist International GB & Ireland On January 24th each year, the global community comes together to recognise the United Nations’ International Day of Education, celebrating the vital role that education plays in empowering individuals, fostering equality and driving sustainable development. For Soroptimists, this day highlights importance of accessible, quality

Four Soroptimists Recognised in King’s New Year Honours List

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 UK, Jersey, Kenya and Uganda, this January. Dr Kay Linnell,

Human Rights Day – 10 December 2024

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, emphasizing the dignity and equality of all individuals, regardless of

Global Voice Newsletter

The November 2024 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice 16 Days of Activism: Prevention First Soroptimist International Foundation Day SI written statement: CSW69 SI written statement: CSocD63 SI written statement: CPD58 SI Convention 2027 update Webinar on 30 November – W7 Italy Soroptimist International Lumière update SI Voices