A new chapter in women’s empowerment has begun in Wigan with the official chartering of Soroptimist International Swallows (SI Swallows), a dynamic new club dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and beyond. The official charter ceremony was attended by Ruth Healey, SIGBI President, The Mayor of Wigan, Cllr
The April 2025 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice ‘Our Voice at the UN’: looking back at CSW69 CSW69 Political Declaration Key takeaways from CSW69 ‘Soroptimist Action: Improving Our Environment’ Convention 2027 announcement Upcoming: CCPCJ side event CPD58 SI Written Statement Latest SI Voices podcast episode Position Paper
For the last two years we have been working, across our Federations worldwide, to raise awareness of the ways we can bring cervical cancer to an end. Soroptimists work to five charitable objects and health is a critical one. We know that women’s health issues are not prioritised sufficiently and ill health can disproportionately affect
As women’s rights and violence against women and girls (VAWG) dominates global headlines, a leading women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), is taking its fight for women’s rights to the world stage. Next month, the charity will head to New York to contribute to the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women,
We are delighted to welcome new Club, SI Spen Valley, which was chartered on the 25th January 2025 at Dewsbury District Golf Club. Ruth Healey, SIGBI Federation President was the Chartering Officer. Lindsay Green, SIGBI Director of Programme, Judith Clark & Sue Butler, Joint Yorkshire Presidents, Susie Westwood, Immediate Past Yorkshire President and two
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
Now in its 53rd year of activity, The Diamond Education Grant, a charity set up by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), has opened its applications ahead of the next academic year. As SIGBI looks ahead to the UN’s International Day of Education next week, it encourages as many women and girls as possible
