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Soroptimist Bristol is very active during the 16 Days of Activism, a UN initiative towards an end to violence against women & girls.
We’ll focus on digital violence on daily posts between 25th Nov and 10th December.
#SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #16DaysOfActivism #standingupforwomenandgirls

This isn’t only about algorithms or influencers.
But it’s about what boys are learning at home, in classrooms, & the behaviour they see in the world around them.
It’s the failing to teach them #respect, #empathy, accountability & #equality in day to day living.
#WomensRights #SoroptimistBristol

Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street - BBC News Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.

We need to put an end to the abuse of women & girls.
If the President of a country is subjected to such disrespect in public, what hope is there for the average woman or girl?
We all deserve respect.
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #Soroptimists #SoroptimistBristol #Respect
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Violence against women is a national emergency in the UK.
Today, UNite’s #OrangeTheWorldDay,
let’s speak up,
support survivors,
and break down the barriers that allow violence to persist.

#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #OrangeTheWorld #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists

YouTube video by Trond Henriksen A global voice - Trond Henriksen

Soroptimists are a global voice for women and girls.
Listen to this inspiring song on YouTube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcY0...

#Soroptimists #WomensRights #SoroptimistBristol

Stay Safe Online

@soroptimistgbi #SoroptimistBristol #Bristol #OnlineSafety

In an era of unprecedented economic development, technological progress, & financial resources, it’s a moral outrage that millions still live in extreme #poverty. It’s not just about not having enough money, but not having the basic skills & resources to live in #dignity.
#SoroptimistBristol

Women’s participation in decision-making is a fundamental right. When women have a seat at the table, it leads to more diverse perspectives, better policies, & improved outcomes for society as a whole. Soroptimists #StandUpForWomenAndGirls.
#SoroptimistBristol

Healthy Relationships Are Made With Mutual Respect
#StandUpforWomenandGirls #genderequality #Soroptimists #SoroptimistBristol
#SIGBI

Well done to England and Canada for a very entertaining match. Congratulations for getting to the final.

Advocacy efforts to end violence against women & girls aim to change societal attitudes, promote #genderequality, #respect and ensure that survivors have access to the resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives.#OrangeTheWorld #SoroptimistBristol #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Peace is not just a goal, it’s a way of life.
Together we can build a world free from conflict.
#WorldPeace #SoroptimistBristol #Unity #Soroptimists

BECAUSE WE ARE ALL EQUAL
On International #EqualPayDay, we raise global awareness about the persistent gender pay gap & promote equal pay for equal work.
We highlight the persistent differences in pay between men & women, which is a key issue for human rights.
#GenderEquality ##SoroptimistBristol

Save the date!
Thursday, 27th November - Bristol Candle Lit Vigil
We’ll be there. Join us!

#Soroptimists
#SoroptimistBristol
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
#EndDomesticViolence
#EndViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls
#SIGBI

Latest Government data from Jan 2025 showed that vaccine uptake in schools is still lower than before the covid pandemic, & uptake is getting lower.The HPV vaccine is a safe & effective way to protect against HPV-related cancers.
Get Informed. Get Vaccinated.
#StandUpToCancer #SoroptimistBristol

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" Aesop

#Kindness #Volunteer #SoroptimistBristol

Women and girls are deeply affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan. #Equality #AfghanWomen

Identify and reflect on the issues that resonate with you & #volunteer your time.
“The change we seek is rarely the result of a single act; it emerges from many small, individual actions combined into a collective narrative that becomes impossible to ignore.”
#CharityDay #SoroptimistBristol

Prevention is key. We need male allies to influence their male colleagues & young boys to treat women & girls with respect and as equals.Fostering respect & equality starts with early education & positive male role models, engaging boys in conversations about respect, consent, & equality. #OrangeDay

Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be at risk if the device is discovered.
✔️iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✔️ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (& other threats)
#SoroptimistBristol

On 7th SEPT 2025 at 3pm, the government will send a loud emergency alert to every mobile phone in the UK. Share this video showing how to turn off alerts. It could save someone’s life.
Turn off alerts on iPhone
youtu.be/ch2ifaUislA
Turn off alerts on Android
youtu.be/fIuzUUFS_l8
#SoroptimistBristol

Young people aged 16-24 are at the highest risk of experiencing relationship abuse (Office for National Statistics, 2022).
It’s vital to have effective preventive education for children & young people about healthy relationships, respectful attitudes & behaviours. #SoroptimistBristol

The actor Sir Patrick Stewart calls on men to take responsibility for violence against women.He has advocated for victims after witnessing the repeated, horrific abuse his mother suffered when he was a child.
‘Violence is a choice a man makes and he alone is responsible for it.’ #SoroptimistBristol

Let’s empower women and watch as the positive impact unfolds for generations to come.

It is difficult to believe that modern day slavery could still be happening here in the UK now. But it is and the numbers are frightening.

Embracing equality fosters collaboration, mutual understanding, & the dismantling of stereotypes, ultimately leading to a just & equitable society.
#Equality presents opportunities for both men & women, creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard & valued.
#SoroptimistBristol

#Soroptimists are always looking for ways to improve equality. Current legislative & policy frameworks don’t go far enough.We are addressing this with a call for a mandatory & consistent approach to #genderequalityassessment.
Our press release: sigbi.org/assets/GIA-P...
#SoroptimistBristol

Illustration of a young child sitting against a pink textured background with playful shapes. Text reads: 'Measles protection requires two vaccine doses.' Below, a water drop icon is followed by: 'In 2024, only 84% of children got the 1st dose and just 76% received the 2nd dose.'

#Measles is preventable with two doses of vaccine.

Yet in 2024, 30+ million children remained under-protected, leading to more large or disruptive outbreaks.

Only 76% of children got the second dose, far below the 95% coverage needed to stop outbreaks 👉 bit.ly/4kFzSGW

Every day, usually through unconscious considerations, businesses & governments make decisions which adversely affect women & girls.
Follow #Soroptimist campaign to call for a statutory approach to gender impact assessments.
More: sigbi.org/what-we-do/o...
#SoroptimistBristol

Read our full Position Paper to find our more here: sigbi.org/assets/SIGBI...

#GenderEquality #ForAllWomenAndGirls #Soroptimists #volunteering #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #SoroptimistBristol @soroptimistgbi.bsky.social