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World Environment Day 2026

World Environment Day 2026

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Women are at the forefront of climate action — and when they lead, communities thrive.  This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating how women and girls are driving sustainable change through education, advocacy and community action.  Find out more https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/climate-action Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally — but women and girls are leading the solutions. This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting how Soroptimists in Yorkshire are creating a more sustainable future. BINGLEY: Members of SI Bingley clearing the Riverside Walk for World Environment Day 2026. ILKLEY: Litter picking in the Riverside Park SELBY:  On June 6th SI Selby partnered for the second time with Selby Womblers who are a friendly and well organised group of volunteers dedicated to the task of keeping the town and locality tidy. Their aim is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle litter. We wore appropriate clothing and were provided with health and safety information, Hi

ENOUGH. We can Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

ENOUGH. We can Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

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Every day, women and girls across the UK experience abuse, but abusive behaviours can be hard to spot. They often pretend to be something else. Control is camouflaged as care. Manipulation is mistaken for love. Sinister behaviours can slip by unnoticed. It’s time to see these behaviours for what they are. Abuse. Soroptimists say NO to Violence against Women and Girls! Watch and share this video  https://youtu.be/yVQ78xZSCG8?si=m9lehpThj_vr5sQz Find out more about the campaign enough.campaign.gov.uk. Soroptimists continue to take action to improve women’s safety in our communities. Learn more about our work: sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/womens-safety. #enough #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #Soroptimists #WomensSafety

IWD2026 RightsJusticeAction

IWD2026 RightsJusticeAction

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Equality requires action. Soroptimists are committed to delivering it. Look out for Soroptimists from across the globe taking action this International Women’s Day. We are calling for #RightsJusticeAction #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Why not join us? Find out more sigbi.org/get-involved/membership #IWD2026 #standingupforwomenandgirls sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work https://www.unwomen.org/…/get…/international-womens-day

Travel Safely on Public Transport

Travel Safely on Public Transport

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During the #16DaysOfActivism2025, Yorkshire Soroptimists from around the region travelled by train to York and Scarborough to raise awareness of travelling safely and keeping safe online.  In York, they were joined by Alex Sperr from the charity Railway Children, for a photo shoot.  They then travelled to Scarborough for a further photo shoot. https://share.google/YsZNhyMFZb6zvBOo5  Safety cards were given out at every opportunity, and the day ended with fish ‘n’ chips – of course.  www.railwaychildren.org.uk  Click on each image to enlarge.
January 2026 – Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January 2026 – Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

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January is Cervical Awareness Month, it is a chance to shine a light on health issues like cervical cancer which is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it remains a significant health threat to women worldwide. With proper screening, timely treatment and vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the primary cause of cervical cancer—this disease can largely be prevented. Soroptimists are proud to be #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls — and one of the most powerful ways we do that is by raising awareness of women’s health. Cervical cancer is both preventable and curable when detected early and managed effectively. Since 2023, Soroptimists across our Federation have been working tirelessly to promote screening, encourage HPV vaccination, and support the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer for good. Together, we can help save lives and create a future free from this disease. Find out more https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/health/cervicalcancer. #standingupforwomenandgirls #cervicalcancer #womenshealth #volunteering

Yorkshire Soroptimists observe Remembrance Sunday 2025

Yorkshire Soroptimists observe Remembrance Sunday 2025

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Remembrance Sunday 2025 was observed by Yorkshire Soroptimists in various locations around our region.  #lestweforget     Dewsbury & District                                Halifax                                                Harrogate & District      Harrogate & District                                   Harrogate & District                                Harrogate & District                                                               .                   

Yorkshire Programme Action Awards 2025

Yorkshire Programme Action Awards 2025

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Joint Yorkshire President Sue and Yorkshire Programme Action Lead Linda picked out 4 projects to be shortlisted for the awards at the Regional Council Meeting at the Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner.  Members then voted on the best project. The winner was Bingley and their cluster clubs with 'A Celebration of Safe' The cluster clubs created an art installation celebrating safe spaces in the region of Bradford.  The installation was created using comments from members of the public at Freshers Fairs plus written work from a group of vulnerable women.   The three runners-up were: Harrogate & District with 'Student Emotional Health and Wellbeing' They produced a business case to raise £5000 over two years to provide additional counseling sessions for students at Rossett School experiencing emotional health and mental issues as a result of the pandemic, school closures and social isolation.   Sheffield with 'Share
RCM – 14th June 2025 – Wentworth Woodhouse

RCM – 14th June 2025 – Wentworth Woodhouse

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The June RCM was held at Wentworth Woodhouse near Rotherham.    The first speakers were Poet Chaucer Cameron and film poet Helen Dewberry, Helen showed her video essay looking at the representation of trauma and memory in poetry, film and an extract from the film of Chaucer’s pamphlet “In An Ideal World I’d Not Be Murdered.”   The film is intended for educational institutions and organisations that work with survivors of sexual violence.   It aims to promote activism and awareness around sexual violence, including sex work.    Then followed a presentation by Sarah McLeod CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.  For more information about the restoration visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGglhXMtJl7Rg20CiNLHGA.   Click on the photos to enlarge.
IWD 2025 For ALL women and girls Rights.Equality.Empowerment.

IWD 2025 For ALL women and girls Rights.Equality.Empowerment.

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According to the UN, “this year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change.” Take a look at what Yorkshire Soroptimists did in support of IWD 2025:- SI Keighley – IWD walk with other local SI members, Keighley Healthy Living and girls from a local primary school.  Then a talk on the soft options for keeping safe followed by a lovely simple lunch – splendid. SI Bingley and SI Bradford – Members from Bingley and Bradford attended an IWD event organised by Rotary International. SI Harrogate & District – It was privilege, on the eve of International Women’s Day, to listen to Sheila Pantin share the story of her life.