January is the month when we seek to raise awareness of the importance of attending for cervical screening. Cervical cancer is preventable and curable, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Yet it is the 4th most common form of cancer among women worldwide, with the disease claiming the lives of almost 350,000 women in 2022. Few diseases reflect global inequalities as much as cancer of the cervix. Nearly 94% of the deaths in 2022 occurred in low and middle income countries. This is where the burden of cervical cancer is greatest, because access to public health services is limited and screening and treatment for the disease have not been widely implemented. An ambitious global strategy, was adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2020. Click here the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer. It is essential that as a woman you attend

International Women’s Day is the day when women unite as one and join the call to action, the aim of which is to promote equal rights for women and girls across the globe. The theme for 2025 is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”.So, why not join us in helping make the world a better place for women and girls to live, grow and prosper and help condemn gender inequality to the annals of history for good. It is always the right time. If you would like to know more please contact me Catherine Best on Catherine.best23@gmail.com        

It’s that time of year again when we start to think about what changes we want to make to better our lives and those of others. For some it might be improving their CVs and looking for a new job, considering new opportunities or maybe just considering how we can give back to our communities. Perhaps you are retired or sem-retired and looking to build new relationships with like minded people. Members of S.I. Scarborough, Malton and District club would love to share with you how you can become involved in helping to advocate for the rights of women and girls, locally, nationally and internationally. We are always looking for women who want t0 ‘stand up for women’ and who want to have fun! Find out more and our contact details on our website. https://sigbi.org/scarborough/ Please like and share this post with other women who