We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Soroptimist Rita Leaman. Rita had been a Soroptimist for 19 years. She served as SI Yorkshire President in 2019/20. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Rita’s family, friends and fellow Soroptimists at this very sad time.

Thanks to our SI Belfast club members who organised donations of water, sunscream, breakfast bars and toiletries for Extern. They urgently need more donations to support vulnerable people during this heatwave. If you can help with donations please deliver them to @2RoyalAvenue

SI Belfast welcomed Regional President Jillian to our club meeting this evening. Jillian spoke about the Soroptimist Benevolent Fund and the valuable support it provides to members. #soroptimist #sibelfast #sigbi

Belfast belongs to everyone who calls it home. Today we stand together against racism and for respect, equality, and inclusion. ✊❤️ #AntiRacism #sibelfast #sigbi #soroptimist

SI Belfast club volunteered at the Botanic Meadows. #friendsofthefield #sibelfast #sigbi #worldenvironmentday #soroptimist

SI Foyle and District invited Tracy from our club to present on our two most recent 16 Days of Activism campaigns: the Banner Campaign (2024) and the Postbox Toppers Campaign (2025). #endviolenceagainstwomen #sigbi #sibelfast #sifoyleanddistrict

Rachel from SI Belfast walked 100 miles in May and raised £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now! Well done! #breastcancernow #walk100milesinmay #sibelfast #sigbi #soroptimist

At our club meeting, we enjoyed learning new floral art techniques led by local floral artist Maureen. She also spoke passionately about the charity she supports in Calcutta, which rescues street children. #sigbi #sibelfast

Every day, women and girls experience abuse, but abusive behaviours can be hard to spot. They are often pretending to be something else. It’s time to see these behaviours for what they are. Abuse. Soroptimists say NO to Violence against Women and Girls!

Our club members attended the Regional Committee Meeting in Magheralin. Tracy was invited to share the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign to end violence against women. We look forward to hosting the next Regional Committee Meeting in Belfast on 19 September.

Soroptimists believe progress happens when women take action. This International Women’s Day, we stand united to challenge injustice, confront inequality and transform systems that fail women and girls. #IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #Soroptimists #forallwomenandgirls

That’s a wrap for the year’s Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition!

Finalists at the 43rd Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition

Finalists at the 43rd Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition

43rd Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition Winners

Finalists at the 43rd Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition spoke on the challenges shaping our planet, partnerships, people, prosperity and peace. Congratulations to Keira (1st) from Mount Lourdes, Freya (2nd) from Friends Lisburn, and Isla (3rd) from Coleraine Grammar.

In NI there were 1,228 reports of domestic abuse over the 2024 Christmas holidays. Nexus NI manages the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline. You can contact the Helpline at any time. If you or someone you know needs help call 0808 802 1414. #stopdomesticabuse #nexusni #sigbi

Spotted on Finaghy RoadSouth. Each postbox topper displays the 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline: 0808 802 1414. Help spread the message: ✨ Find a postbox topper 📸 Take a photo 🔁 Share it with the helpline number #endviolenceagainstwomen #postboxtoppers #nexusni

Spotted at Yorkgate train station. Each postbox topper displays the 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Nexus NI Helpline: 0808 802 1414. Help spread the message: ✨ Find a postbox topper 📸 Take a photo 🔁 Share the helpline number #endviolenceagainstwomen #postboxtoppers #nexusni

Spotted on the Lisburn Road. Each postbox topper displays the 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Nexus NI Helpline: 0808 802 1414. Help spread the message: ✨ Find a postbox topper 📸 Take a photo 🔁 Share it with the helpline number #endviolenceagainstwomen #postboxtoppers