The link between abuse & depression combines biological shifts, psychological harm, and social separation.
#WomankindBristol is a mental health charity run by women for women, offering counselling, therapy & a befriending service.
Telephone helpline: 03454582914 -
0117916 6461 #SoroptimistBristol

Men can help stop sexual violence before it starts.
Soroptimists take action & are urging men to speak up and #DontBeThatGuy — the one who stays silent. Watch:
youtu.be/5qfqAIxGmyE?...
Our work: sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/womens-safety.
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #SoroptimistBristol

Together we can achieve so much more and make a real difference to the lives of women and girls. Each and every contribution, large or small, counts.
Have a look at the summary of SIGBI’s annual report below.
#SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

We have a voice at the United Nations through our representatives at the Commission on the Status of Women.
But we can make a difference locally too through our work on women’s safety and women’s health campaigns, amongst many others.
#SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

The more voices we hear advocating for women’s rights in all its forms, the stronger our message becomes. That’s why joining the Soroptimist organisation in our activities to improve the lives of women and girls is so important.
#SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

A Regional Council meeting followed the speakers on 26 Sept. The result of the vote for our Region’s new name was: Soroptimist International South West England.
We also heard from Jackie Mosedale who has pledged to walk 100mi in October for Breast Cancer Now.
@soroptimistgbi #SoroptimistBristol

Abuse can gradually undermine a person’s sense of safety & identity.Victims often develop low self-esteem, anxiety, fear, depression, shame & persistent self-doubt after repeated gaslighting.
The damaging effects can continue long after the abuse ends.
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#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Kinda Chic to use your spare time for volunteering.
#SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #Volunteering

Don’t assume someone else will take responsibility.
#BystanderIntervention means recognizing potentially harmful, threatening, inappropriate behavior & taking *safe* steps to interrupt, distract, prevent, or address it. Explore free resources at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. #SoroptimistBristol

September 20 was the perfect sunny day for Bridget to volunteer with the River Detectives project and Ivete to volunteer with The Big River Watch. We headed to the riverside at Coombe Dingle by the river Trym to carry out our local river monitoring. #SoroptimistBristol #SaveOurPlanet #BARTS

Equal pay for equal work.
It’s fair.

#SIGBI #EqualPayDay #SoroptimistBristol
#Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Soroptimist Bristol members volunteer with Bristol Rotary Club to carry out Mock Interviews with Yr10s at local schools.
It’s a really rewarding and worthwhile thing to do.
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We were delighted to be invited to a breakfast event this morning at The Granary to launch the new city-wide festival What Women Want Bristol which will take place between 1-12 March ‘27. The event is being held around International Women’s Day. #WhatWomenWantBristol #SoroptimistBristol

#SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #Volunteering #SIGBI #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #SaveOurRivers #SaveOurPlanet

#SIGBI #SoroptimistsStandUpForWomen #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #DigitalViolence

Volunteering with PhysioNet Charity today at Arlingham.
What a team! #SoroptimistBristol, Rotarians, Fijian residents from Gloucester and the team at PhysioNet loading the shipment destined to Fiji. This event was marked by the presence of the High Commissioner of Fiji.

#SoroptimistBristol volunteering with PhysioNet at Arlingham in Gloucestershire for a shipment destined to Fiji.
#SoroptimistsAtWork #Rotary #Partership #Volunteering #Soroptimists

Website: sigbi.org/bristol
Email: [email protected]

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