Global Voice Newsletter

The October 2025 issue of Global Voice is now available. In this issue of Global Voice ‘Soroptimist Action: Improving Our Environment’ now published Exciting news about the SI Emblem Upcoming human rights webinar on 10 December Latest podcast now available CSW Written Statement published Soroptimist International Foundation: project updates Position Papers Latest Blogs Read Global

Soroptimists in the News

Great to see Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) President Ruth Healey’s practical and sensible approach to driverless taxis featured in today’s Daily Express. As driverless taxis begin to move from concept to reality, one thing must be non-negotiable: women’s safety. Technology alone doesn’t guarantee trust. A gender impact assessment can help ensure that

New Soroptimist Club in Trinidad and Tobago

A huge congratulations and welcome to Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)’s latest Club, SI Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, who were chartered on 8 September 2025. SIGBI President, Ruth Healey, travelled to Trinidad and Tobago to charter the Club, which has 18 founder members. We wish the new Club all the best and look

More women advisers are needed in the financial sector – here’s why

Money Marketing magazine has featured an article with President Ruth this month, making the case for more women advisers in the financial sector. Please feel free to share on your own social own channels, and with any relevant groups or people who might benefit. Weekend Essay: The business case for showing women they are needed

SIGBI President Ruth’s article in Money and Finance Magazine

Great article in Money & Finance Magazine, showing the importance of financial literacy and independence for women and girls to help build a secure and stronger future. Soroptimist SIGBI President Ruth Healey stresses “Having money and using it wisely brings financial independence, but it also helps women shape their own lives. Understanding how to budget,

Call for Mandatory Gender Impact Assessments to Deliver Real Equality

Soroptimists of Great Britain and Ireland say it’s time to move from box-ticking to measurable change as it calls on the Government to adopt a robust, compulsory gender- first approach to equality on its annual Day of Action (July 12). SIGBI, which has consultative status at the UN, has timed its Annual Day of Action to

Cervical Screening Awareness Week – 19-24 June 2025

NHS England announces a significant change in its cervical screening programme in time for Cervical Screening Awareness Week! Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening, as part of the fight to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) target. Around the world, every two minutes, a