Our teachers are not trained to recognise the signs of mental health problems, or how to intervene and direct young people to the right support. Please sign the petition to raise this important issue at a national level. https://www.change.org/p/saveourstudents
A fun one today – January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day, a day to acknowledge the role that squirrels play in nature and the environment. So, get out in nature and go squirrel spotting, or just have fun looking up squirrel videos on the internet! It’ll make you smile… https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/squirrel-appreciation-day
Today, 20th January, is a day dedicated to social acceptance of disability. You can read about Annie Hopkins, the woman who inspired the day, here And you can read more, often inspiring, personal stories here
Today we highlight the women who, after 12 years, have won an equal pay victory against Glasgow Council. Our carers, caterers and cleaners do vital and often under appreciated work. So congratulations to these shining examples of resilience and tenacity! https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/17/glasgow-council-women-workers-win-12-year-equal-pay-battle
Soroptimists support Together First, a movement of global citizens, coordinated by a network of over 100 experts, practitioners, civil society activists and business leaders from all regions of the world. They are committed to making the best ideas for global governance a reality. Sign the petition here to add your voice for change at the 2020 Paris peace forum.
This campaign seeks to end the nonsense of gendered toys and books for children. They have a great gift buying guide, as well as a very active twitter feed highlighting some terrible practice by retailers. Help our girls reach their full potential by showing them ALL paths are open to them! lettoysbetoys.org.uk
Today we’re highlighting the project Everyday Sexism, which exists to catalogue instances of sexism experienced on a day to day basis. You can read the stories, and add your own, here.
Lack of easy access to sanitary products means some girls miss school. The Red Box Project looks to change that. Have a look at their website to find a project near you. If you can, please donate at one of their drop off points.
Today, we are asking for your help. Please add your voice to the petition to end hunger in the UK. More details here. http://endhungeruk.org/
Women around the world have much less access to fair and affordable credit for their businesses or basic needs. While 46% of men around the world report having access to formal financial services, the figure is only 27% for women. Read more about how to support women starting businesses, going to school, leading their communities and building strong families, at KIVA
