SIGBI Programme Director, Lindsay Green, urges women to sign a petition against the proposed merger of UN Women with UNFPA. Lindsay received an email which is replicated below, and says: “This was one of the main discussions at CSW and this proposed merger was opposed by all civil society and UN Women themselves. At the
The August 2026 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice, Soroptimist International: look ahead to registration opening for the SI 2027 Convention, invite members to help shape SI’s first international awareness campaign on Gender Medicine, share recent updates from the SI AGM, SI Annual Report and SI Brand Resources,
Cervical cancer is largely preventable through regular screening and HPV vaccination, as recommended by national guidelines, and it can be cured if detected early and treated promptly. Yet it remains the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths annually, with 94% of those in low and middle-income
Women Left Feeling Unsafe as More Than Half of UK Train Stations Still Fail on Basic Passenger Safety, Investigation Finds An investigation by leading women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), into safety standards at UK train stations has revealed widespread gaps in basic passenger protection, with women disproportionately affected. Despite ongoing efforts
The Benefits of Planting Trees – Without Trees There Would Be No Life on the Planet! Debra Joseph- Assistant Programme Director Citizenship and Community Development, SI Barbados Trees do connect us with nature. They have a calming effect, reduce stress and contribute to good mental health. However, they do not exist just for their shade
As Cervical Screening Awareness Week (15-21 June) approaches, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), is shining a spotlight on early detection with an innovative video campaign now showing in 500 pharmacies. The charity has long championed cervical cancer awareness, but its latest campaign began when three volunteers had the bright idea of turning an
STAY SAFE WHEN USING AI AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR INFORMATION ON GYNAE CANCERS There are five gynaecological cancers – Womb, Ovarian, Cervical, Vulva and Vaginal – and they affect 22,050 women a year in the UK. That is 60 every day, and sadly, 21 will die too soon. Getting diagnosed early gives the best possible
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