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
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 Future”, a fitting concept. When we listen to girls to
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 September 2024 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice 16 Days of Activism: Prevention First Dates for diaries: upcoming events and webinars Soroptimist International Foundation project gets media coverage SI Voices – latest podcast now live ‘Our Voice at the UN’ – Nairobi focus Recruiting for SI Director of
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 global agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. According
