SI Tunbridge Wells
@sitwd.bsky.social
Soroptimist International GBI Tunbridge Wells and District Branch. Women working for women and girls everywhere. Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 7.30pm, Chamberlain Court, TW. https://sigbi.org/tunbridge-wells/
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Join us for the #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-based Violence - every day from 25 Nov to 10 Dec we are sharing a different fact.
Do you want to make a change in your local community? See our website for a call to action!
Come and see our display at The Amelia Scott!
sigbi.org/tunbridge-we...
Do you want to make a change in your local community? See our website for a call to action!
Come and see our display at The Amelia Scott!
sigbi.org/tunbridge-we...
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Spread awareness and support others! 🤝✨Check on friends, share resources, amplify survivor voices. When we support each other through online harassment, we create networks of care that make everyone safer. We're stronger together! #EndOnlineViolence
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Spread awareness and support others! 🤝✨Check on friends, share resources, amplify survivor voices. When we support each other through online harassment, we create networks of care that make everyone safer. We're stronger together! #EndOnlineViolence
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5th December:
Women’s Aid report that for every £1 spent on domestic abuse services in England, the public purse saves £9 or more.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Women’s Aid report that for every £1 spent on domestic abuse services in England, the public purse saves £9 or more.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
www.womensaid.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
5th December:
Women’s Aid report that for every £1 spent on domestic abuse services in England, the public purse saves £9 or more.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Women’s Aid report that for every £1 spent on domestic abuse services in England, the public purse saves £9 or more.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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#Italy: We welcome the introduction of the crime of femicide – defined as the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law, following the Parliament's unanimous vote. This reflects meaningful progress in addressing discrimination against women and girls.
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#Italy: We welcome the introduction of the crime of femicide – defined as the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law, following the Parliament's unanimous vote. This reflects meaningful progress in addressing discrimination against women and girls.
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Platforms have a role to play! ⚖️ Social media companies can help build safety online through better moderation, user support, and thoughtful safety features. Let’s hold them to a higher standard! #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Platforms have a role to play! ⚖️ Social media companies can help build safety online through better moderation, user support, and thoughtful safety features. Let’s hold them to a higher standard! #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism
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4th December:
In 2022-23, Women’s Aid report that refuge services in England helped around 10,824 women and 12,989 children. Community support services helped about 120,518 women and 156,673 children.
womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/r...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
In 2022-23, Women’s Aid report that refuge services in England helped around 10,824 women and 12,989 children. Community support services helped about 120,518 women and 156,673 children.
womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/r...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Domestic abuse, the facts - Women’s Aid
Domestic abuse, the facts Domestic abuse, the facts Domestic abuse is a gendered crime which is deeply rooted in the societal inequality between men and women. It is a form of gender-based violence, v...
womensaid.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
4th December:
In 2022-23, Women’s Aid report that refuge services in England helped around 10,824 women and 12,989 children. Community support services helped about 120,518 women and 156,673 children.
womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/r...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
In 2022-23, Women’s Aid report that refuge services in England helped around 10,824 women and 12,989 children. Community support services helped about 120,518 women and 156,673 children.
womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/r...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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Update your privacy settings! 🔒 Protect your information by controlling who can see your posts, contact you, and access your data. Privacy is a right, not a privilege. Regular privacy check-ups keep you safer online. Take control today! #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Update your privacy settings! 🔒 Protect your information by controlling who can see your posts, contact you, and access your data. Privacy is a right, not a privilege. Regular privacy check-ups keep you safer online. Take control today! #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism
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3rd December:
The police in England and Wales recorded 2,755 ‘honour-based’ abuse cases between April 2023 and March 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
The police in England and Wales recorded 2,755 ‘honour-based’ abuse cases between April 2023 and March 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Statistics on so called 'honour-based' abuse offences, England and Wales, year ending March 2024
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
3rd December:
The police in England and Wales recorded 2,755 ‘honour-based’ abuse cases between April 2023 and March 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
The police in England and Wales recorded 2,755 ‘honour-based’ abuse cases between April 2023 and March 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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🇨🇳#China: We welcome the Supreme Court's release of 8 guiding cases on domestic violence, recognizing that domestic violence is not just a "family dispute" & that psychological abuse constitutes domestic violence. An important step towards protecting women's+girls' rights+safety.
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🇨🇳#China: We welcome the Supreme Court's release of 8 guiding cases on domestic violence, recognizing that domestic violence is not just a "family dispute" & that psychological abuse constitutes domestic violence. An important step towards protecting women's+girls' rights+safety.
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When online spaces are toxic, women are excluded. We must protect civilised communities of play.
HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE. Demand better.
Read and share the Women In Games Manifesto - A call to arms for gender equality & equity for women in games and esports:
www.womeningames.org
HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE. Demand better.
Read and share the Women In Games Manifesto - A call to arms for gender equality & equity for women in games and esports:
www.womeningames.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
When online spaces are toxic, women are excluded. We must protect civilised communities of play.
HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE. Demand better.
Read and share the Women In Games Manifesto - A call to arms for gender equality & equity for women in games and esports:
www.womeningames.org
HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE. Demand better.
Read and share the Women In Games Manifesto - A call to arms for gender equality & equity for women in games and esports:
www.womeningames.org
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Report abuse! 📢 Don't suffer in silence. Use reporting tools when you encounter harassment. Document evidence, report promptly, and remember—seeking help is strength, not weakness. You are not alone in this fight. #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism #SoroptimistBristol
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Report abuse! 📢 Don't suffer in silence. Use reporting tools when you encounter harassment. Document evidence, report promptly, and remember—seeking help is strength, not weakness. You are not alone in this fight. #EndOnlineViolence #16DaysOfActivism #SoroptimistBristol
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Sarah Everard report finds urgent action needed to stop violence against women
Sarah Everard report finds urgent action needed to stop violence against women
The report, published four years after the murder and rape of Sarah Everard, finds more is needed to prevent violent crime
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Sarah Everard report finds urgent action needed to stop violence against women
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NEWS: A report's found sexually-motivated crimes against women in public are not given the same response as other high-priority crimes #kmfmnews
‘Critical failure’ to answer basic questions about sex crimes against women
The latest report from the Angiolini Inquiry found that there no record of how many women were raped by strangers in England and Wales last year.
www.kentonline.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
NEWS: A report's found sexually-motivated crimes against women in public are not given the same response as other high-priority crimes #kmfmnews
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2nd December:
Over 60 per cent of countries still lack rape laws based on the principle of consent.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Over 60 per cent of countries still lack rape laws based on the principle of consent.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Facts and figures: Ending violence against women | UN Women – Headquarters
The availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is now available for at least 161 countri...
www.unwomen.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
2nd December:
Over 60 per cent of countries still lack rape laws based on the principle of consent.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
Over 60 per cent of countries still lack rape laws based on the principle of consent.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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1st December:
About 86% of women and girls live in countries where the law does not stop violence or unfair treatment.
www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-d...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
About 86% of women and girls live in countries where the law does not stop violence or unfair treatment.
www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-d...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
ACT to End Violence against Women Programme
ACT to End Violence Against Women aims to accelerate efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women through Advocacy, Coalition Building, and Transformative Feminist Action (ACT).
www.unwomen.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
1st December:
About 86% of women and girls live in countries where the law does not stop violence or unfair treatment.
www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-d...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
About 86% of women and girls live in countries where the law does not stop violence or unfair treatment.
www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-d...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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Block and filter! 🚫 Learn how to stay safe online using blocking and filtering tools. These acts of self-care and boundary setting protect your peace of mind and support your mental health. #EndOnlineViolence #SoroptimistBristol
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Block and filter! 🚫 Learn how to stay safe online using blocking and filtering tools. These acts of self-care and boundary setting protect your peace of mind and support your mental health. #EndOnlineViolence #SoroptimistBristol
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90-95% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, sexually explicit images and videos of women.
Used for harassment, revenge and extortion, this abuse brutally strips women of their autonomy and privacy, whilst destroying their reputations, careers and mental health.
#16DaysOfActivism #DigitalAbuse
Used for harassment, revenge and extortion, this abuse brutally strips women of their autonomy and privacy, whilst destroying their reputations, careers and mental health.
#16DaysOfActivism #DigitalAbuse
November 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
90-95% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, sexually explicit images and videos of women.
Used for harassment, revenge and extortion, this abuse brutally strips women of their autonomy and privacy, whilst destroying their reputations, careers and mental health.
#16DaysOfActivism #DigitalAbuse
Used for harassment, revenge and extortion, this abuse brutally strips women of their autonomy and privacy, whilst destroying their reputations, careers and mental health.
#16DaysOfActivism #DigitalAbuse
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30th November:
In 2022, the cost of domestic abuse in England was almost £78 billion. This includes both social and economic costs.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
In 2022, the cost of domestic abuse in England was almost £78 billion. This includes both social and economic costs.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
www.womensaid.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
30th November:
In 2022, the cost of domestic abuse in England was almost £78 billion. This includes both social and economic costs.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
In 2022, the cost of domestic abuse in England was almost £78 billion. This includes both social and economic costs.
www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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Learn how to stay safe online! 🛡️💻 Digital safety skills are essential in today's world. From privacy settings to recognising red flags—knowledge protects. But don't just protect yourself, help others learn too! Share your knowledge and build a safer community together. #EndOnlineViolence
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Learn how to stay safe online! 🛡️💻 Digital safety skills are essential in today's world. From privacy settings to recognising red flags—knowledge protects. But don't just protect yourself, help others learn too! Share your knowledge and build a safer community together. #EndOnlineViolence
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This #GivingTuesday, we’re raising funds to reach more women and girls. Over the next 3 days, we’ll be sharing a powerful reminder of what your support can do! 💖 #3ReasonstoEmpower
blog.soroptimist.org/givingback?form=GTYE25&utm_source=sia&utm_campaign=gt25&utm_content=empower3
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November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we’re raising funds to reach more women and girls. Over the next 3 days, we’ll be sharing a powerful reminder of what your support can do! 💖 #3ReasonstoEmpower
blog.soroptimist.org/givingback?form=GTYE25&utm_source=sia&utm_campaign=gt25&utm_content=empower3
blog.soroptimist.org/givingback?form=GTYE25&utm_source=sia&utm_campaign=gt25&utm_content=empower3
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Digital abuse spills into real life, spreading fear & silencing voices - leading to physical violence & femicide.
Don't look away. Let's work together to create digital spaces that are safe for everyone.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #UNWomen #WomenInGames
Don't look away. Let's work together to create digital spaces that are safe for everyone.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #UNWomen #WomenInGames
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Digital abuse spills into real life, spreading fear & silencing voices - leading to physical violence & femicide.
Don't look away. Let's work together to create digital spaces that are safe for everyone.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #UNWomen #WomenInGames
Don't look away. Let's work together to create digital spaces that are safe for everyone.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #UNWomen #WomenInGames
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NEWS: As we mark White Ribbon Day, a Tunbridge Wells man has been telling us why it's so important for men to speak out about violence against women and girls.
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
NEWS: As we mark White Ribbon Day, a Tunbridge Wells man has been telling us why it's so important for men to speak out about violence against women and girls.
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and every day, we call for an end to digital violence against all women and girls. #NoExcuse
Read our joint statement👉 shorturl.at/RCoKT
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
Read our joint statement👉 shorturl.at/RCoKT
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and every day, we call for an end to digital violence against all women and girls. #NoExcuse
Read our joint statement👉 shorturl.at/RCoKT
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
Read our joint statement👉 shorturl.at/RCoKT
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
Of interest to all Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Of interest to all Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls
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