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Day 9 – Violence against Women with Disabilities MUST END

Day 9 – Violence against Women with Disabilities MUST END

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Women and girls with disabilities should rightly demand enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. Soroptimists address domestic violence during the pandemic, including at the intersection of gender and disability.  Women and girls with disabilities rightly demand enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. #16daysofactivism #Orangetheworld. Women and girls with disabilities demand all human rights and fundamental freedoms. Soroptimists will be their voice. Soroptimists address the intersection of gender and disability. Stand up and be counted, confront, comment and Join us! #Orangetheworld for #16daysofactivism

Abolish Modern Slavery – on Day 8 Soroptimists ask for your help

Abolish Modern Slavery – on Day 8 Soroptimists ask for your help

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Raising awareness of widespread and multiple forms of slavery is the first step during #16daysofactivism we #Orangetheworld. Today there are more slaves in the world than in any other time of history. An estimated 40 plus million people are in modern slavery. Britain has one of the highest number of slaves in the world, it’s a crisis we cant ignore. Soroptimists raise awareness of modern-day slavery, through their projects worldwide. We #Orangetheworld for #16daysofactivism 40.3 million people are estimated to be trapped in some form of modern slavery in the world today. 136,000 victims estimated in the UK (according to the Global Slavery Index). 6,993 potential victims found in 2018 (UK). Modern slavery is an umbrella term for all forms of slavery, trafficking and exploitation. At the core of this crime is deception. Survivors of modern slavery tell stories of being sold a better life. They

Day 7 is 1st Dec AND World’s AIDs Day

Day 7 is 1st Dec AND World’s AIDs Day

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Day 7 (1st December) is World’s Aids Day Over 103,800 people are living with HIV in the UK.. Soroptimists Believe to Achieve a collaborative response to eliminating stigma and discrimination. We want human rights and gender-responsive approaches to be key to ending the colliding pandemics of HIV and COVID- 19. #Orangetheworld for “Global solidarity, shared responsibility” #16daysofactivism  Soroptimists are sensitive to the challenges faced by people living with HIV, women and girls and key populations. The crisis has widened the social and economic inequalities that increase the vulnerability of marginalized groups to HIV. We #OrangetheWorld on World AIDS Day, because women must be empowered to protect themselves from HIV. We #OrangetheWorld on World AIDS Day, because women must be empowered to protect themselves from HIV. Women and girls dealing with HIV face larger challenges during the COVID 19 crisis. #Orangetheworld for them. #GenerationEquality. @UN_Women @SIGBI1

Day 6 – End Human Trafficking NOW – Raise the alarm!

Day 6 – End Human Trafficking NOW – Raise the alarm!

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  Soroptimists raise awareness about Human Trafficking for #16DaysofActivism. The explosion of the internet has made this nefarious activity faster and untraceable. The pandemic conditions have seen increase in activity. #Orangetheworld and #EndHumanTrafficking Human Trafficking is a transnational activity that involves the exploitation of humans through repeated sale. The COVID-19 crisis and its negative consequences has risked women and communities further. Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness of exploitation of which more than half are women and girls #16DaysofActivism looks at this gross violation of human rights. See or hear something which makes you feel uncomfortable? Witness exploitation? Don’t hesitate your gut feel may save someone from a life of exploitation. Call Crimestoppers, the police, explain what you have seen or heard..

#WhoisShe? A remarkable Soroptimist is celebrated – Marion Strehlow

#WhoisShe? A remarkable Soroptimist is celebrated – Marion Strehlow

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SI Weybridge Member MARION  features as one of 100 Soroptimists commemorated in our Centennial Year – CONGRATULATIONS Soroptimists Celebrate 100 Years by asking #WhoIsShe? Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) together with Soroptimists from across the world join together to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimist International (SI) and celebrate a ‘Bright Past’ and a ‘Brilliant Future’. When Soroptimist International reaches a milestone in its history as now, the Celebration of 100 Years of Service, it is fitting that we should look back and pay tribute to those pioneers who established Soroptimist International on firm foundations and kept the flag flying through difficult times. Each month there will be a showcase celebrating some  ‘Soroptimist Pioneers’ These #WhoIsShe? campaign members, both past and present, from Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland have all been nominated by Soroptimist Clubs for their noteworthy contribution to society in the furtherance of the aims and objects

Day 5 – Women have Human Rights – Let’s Defend the Defenders

Day 5 – Women have Human Rights – Let’s Defend the Defenders

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  Soroptimists worldwide respect and support activities of human rights defenders, essential for the full realization of human rights, the rule of law and sustainable development. We Believe to Achieve the work of human rights defenders, is so vital to promote and uphold equality. We #OrangetheWorld in their honour for #GenerationEquality  

Day 4 – Female Genital Mutilation so Matters!

Day 4 – Female Genital Mutilation so Matters!

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Join us as we rally against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As Soroptimists we Believe to Achieve a total end to such a heinous assault on girls. FGM violates all child rights and is rooted in gender inequality. Advocate against this…#OrangetheWorld this #16DaysofActivism.   Show you care, alert others to act, wear orange and educate minds. Join us as we rally against Female Genital Mutilation. As Soroptimists we Believe to Achieve a total end to such a heinous assault on girls. FGM violates all child rights and is rooted in gender inequality. Advocate against this Soroptimists Believe to Achieve a total end to FGM which is rooted in gender inequality. Join us as we #Orangetheworld #16days #GenerationEquality @UN_Women @SIGBI1 @28TooMany @LeylaHussein @TheGirlGen

#Soroptimists highlight on Rape

#Soroptimists highlight on Rape

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November 26th –  2nd of #16DaysofActivism UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy Award winning actor Nicole Kidman asks us to “Play your role in ending violence against women” find out how https://bit.ly/3q6Qqga. Soroptimists believe to achieve big impacts against the silence that surrounds rape culture. Your action for today-#OrangetheWorld and show your support-during #16DaysofActivism. Wear orange today and every day during this campaign, support women, help alleviate ignorance. We will support the #GenerationEquality Campaign to highlight the injustice rendered to Rape victims and survivors. Soroptimists vouch for SDGs and the 2030 Agenda. Join us!  #GenerationEquality @UN_Women @SIGBI1    

Covid Abuse is No Excuse! The Shadow Pandemic…

Covid Abuse is No Excuse! The Shadow Pandemic…

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Today November 25th is is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women   Soroptimists Believe to Achieve a collective global effort on International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women. This is the first day of #16DaysofActivism.Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, violence against women has intensified. A Shadow Pandemic of domestic violence is growing and we need to stem the tide. Everyone has a role to play in this -What’s Yours? We will #OrangetheWorld: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect in support of #GenerationEquality. Soroptimists Believe to Achieve Zero Tolerance against Gender Based Violence. Ann is supporting #soroptimists around the world today!