#ChallengePoverty Week kicks off on Monday with #Poverty in #Scotland 2023 Joseph Rowntree Foundation report launch 10.30-12.00: Online and in person Dovecot We'll be attending - will you? @CapitalCityPart Challenge Poverty Week The Poverty Alliance Improvement Service NHSLothian-Volunteering Citizens Advice Edinburgh

Ever wondered how many women leaders attend High-level Week? Take a look at some women leaders that have paved the way and made history during this year's #UNGA in the United Nations.

Bravo! The world has agreed to the new Global Framework on Chemicals. The Framework provides a vision for a planet free of harm from chemicals & waste. Critical to now accelerate implementation. Deep thanks to #ICCM5 President Anita Breyer & to the leadership of Germany.

Older people are invaluable sources of knowledge & experience, but ageism runs rampant in societies. We must ensure their full participation & honor their essential contributions towards peace, sustainable development & the protection of our planet.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sending love to everyone in the world affected by Breast Cancer. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancer #Cancer #PinkOctober #WearItPink

Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, let's take action for gender equality. Discover how Soroptimists empower girls worldwide: soroptimistinternational.org/international-… #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsEmpowerment #GenderEquality

✨ Our Board members from all corners of Europe are in Brussels this weekend! 🇪🇺 Together, they have a very important message for the Member States and the EU Council: 📢Make rape an offence in the EU Directive to combat violence against women! #ActAgainstRape

Please disseminate and take part in the campaign to convince our governments to include 'rape'. You can use our EWL's new free toolkit online trello.com/b/vg5iZfcr/mon…

📣STEMinism: What Needs to Change to Keep Women in STEM? Calling all Scottish women! Join us for a free hybrid conference on Saturday 11th November. Discover what needs to change to keep women in these fields and gain insights from the below expert panel of speakers. (1/2)

The @un Security Council convenes its annual Open Debate on #UNSCR1325. 📅 Wednesday 25 October, 10 AM EDT 📺Watch: unwo.men/hXsh50Q099f Hear briefings on the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda from UN Secretary-General @‌antonioguterres, Sima Bahous Sima Bahous, and others.

Please read the powerful words of Rachel Goldberg, mother of one of the Israeli hostages - “When you only get outraged when one side’s babies are killed then your moral compass is broken and your humanity is broken. And therefore in your quiet moments alone, all of us on planet

Ask your MP to show their support for White Ribbon Day by becoming a member of the White Ribbon APPG. Learn more about how these cross-party meetings are crucial in keeping the prevention of violence on the political agenda in our latest blog post. whiteribbon.org.uk/news/2023/10/3…

Help us find the Woman & Young Woman in the Community 2024. We will be celebrating International Women's Day #IWD on 8th March and a looking for nominations for our awards. Please email [email protected] for a nomination form Harrogate Informer Greatest Hits Radio Harrogate & Yorks Dales News Harrogate Advertiser

Soroptimist International is deeply saddened by the passing of Past President Patsy Daniels, a remarkable advocate for women and children, whose work inspires us to carry the torch of positive change forward. SI President Maureen Maguire pays tribute: tinyurl.com/4rxku9kc

Most countries in the EU still don't have laws that adequately address violence against women & girls. It is time to change that. Join us next week to learn why a strong Directive on ending violence is an important step on that way! Register here: info-hub.booking.europarl.europa.eu/events/tbc-ewl…

SAVE THE DATE! 25TH NOVEMBER JOIN US Speeches from 4pm at MK Gallery followed by torchlit vigil 6pm at Milton Keynes Rose Trust 4th annual vigil where people from across the City gather to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #ChangeTheStory #OrangeTheWorld #Whiteribbon MK Community Hub Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council

⁦@SIGBI1⁩ ⁦Soroptimist International⁩ the #flags of #soroptimistinternational and #unitednations are proudly paraded at start of #SoroptimistLondon2023

SoroptimistLondon2023 keynote Monty Halls tells us it is essential to involve #men to achieve #genderequality #SDG5 @SIGBI1 Soroptimist International

Cancer doesn’t care who we are. It will affect 1 in 2 of us. We are all in this together. #Cancer #StandUpToCancer

The SI Youth Forum: Green Horizons webinar is now ready to watch🎙️ Dive into this insightful discussion on climate impact, adaptation, and mitigation strategies with speakers: Kira Pollack, Lisa Mazzon, and Mary Muia. 🌿 tinyurl.com/52j3yj35