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
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 the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. It used this occasion to
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 out 28 years ago. First launched in 1996, ‘The Future
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 do more to address gender-specific challenges. “Increased spending on essential
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, Tollygunge Club. The event commenced with the auspicious lighting of
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 & Ireland (SIGBI), marked the inception of this vibrant new
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 warm welcome. SIGBI President Ruth Healey then invited Judith Morgan,
The United Nations’ website describes International Days and weeks as occasions to educate the public on issues of concern and to mobilise political will, also to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. As I write, in October 2023, we have very little to celebrate. With war ongoing in several countries and with the media
