One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, took place in Birmingham last week as over 400 Soroptimists gathered together. On 31 October to 2 November, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations and over 5,000 members across the Federation – held its 91st conference at the Birmingham Conference &

One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, organised by women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, is set to take place in Birmingham this week. From 31 October to 2 November, the charity, which has consultancy status at the United Nations, will hold its 91st conference at the Birmingham Conference & Events

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

This year’s annual report highlights the hard work, drive and passion of Soroptimists across our region. This year we have achieved:   Read the annual report in full here.  

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

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

Read our latest opinion piece “Why misogyny is not just a young woman’s problem” as featured in Darling Media UK. 14 million women in the UK make up 53% of the population aged over 50 and often these older women are invisible.  Ageism and sexism have regularly meant that older women are perceived differently across

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,