SI Tunbridge Wells

We are delighted to be partnering with Citizens Advice North & West Kent and Wave Community Bank for this event - please spread the word! #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

We are delighted to be partnering with Citizens Advice North & West Kent and Wave Community Bank for this event - please spread the word! #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Graphic showing a pair of hands holding a bowl of overflowing water. There is our club logo and some text describing how some of our club members decided to raise money for Water Aid after experiencing difficulties with water supply in Tunbridge Wells in December.

As lots of people in Tunbridge Wells know - we have been having water issues in the town recently! Some of our club members decided not to send Christmas cards and instead raise funds for Water Aid - we have made a £100 donation

A poster for the evening event with our club logo, meeting details (16th Feb, Chamberlain Court, 7.30) and a description of the evening. Tonight’s theme will be a demonstration of the hub and website followed by club feedback.

SITWD club meeting tonight! 7.30pm for a discussion of @soroptimistgbi.bsky.social hub resources

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day (8th March) with Smart Money, Strong Women: Gender equality through financial empowerment.

Join us for an inspiring panel, practical money workshops, and refreshments raising funds for Citizens Advice.

👉 Reserve your free place: tinyurl.com/59wjj5kv

Everyone deserves to feel safe and heard online! 💙✨ Let's build that space together! Thank you for joining our 16 Days of Activism. The work continues beyond today—every day is a chance to create change. Together, we're unstoppable! #EndOnlineViolence

Human Rights - the foundation of justice , freedom & peace.
“All human beings are born free & equal in dignity & rights. They are endowed with reason & conscience & should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
On #HumanRightsDay, 10th December, we urge you to join the #Soroptimists.

10th December:

Between April 2023 and March 2024, the police in England and Wales recorded 851,062 domestic abuse crimes.

www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

10th December:

Between April 2023 and March 2024, the police in England and Wales recorded 851,062 domestic abuse crimes.

www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

How The Cyber Helpline Supports Survivors of Gender Based Cyber Harms — The Cyber Helpline For many survivors of gender based violence, abuse continues long after physical contact ends. It can follow them into their devices, accounts and online spaces, creating a sense of being watched, mon...

#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #SoroptimistBristol

www.thecyberhelpline.com/helpline-blo...

A graphic with a red-orange background showing a blurred close-up of a smartphone screen with social media app icons. White text at the top reads, 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM, with End Online Violence written in a smaller, cursive font underneath. The main text is a stark statistic: Less than 40% of countries have laws that protect women from cyber harassment or stalking. In a smaller font below, it is attributed to World Bank data. A teal and orange banner across the bottom features the hashtag, #NOEXCUSEFORABUSE, and the logo for Women in Games.

The reality is shocking.

Less than 40% of countries have laws to protect women from cyber harassment or stalking.

It's unacceptable that in 2025, our digital spaces are still a legal wild west for abusers. The time for change is now.

#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence

Women’s Aid respond to findings of the British Transport Police Authority’s annual report showing an increase in crimes against women and girls   - Women’s Aid Women’s Aid respond to findings of the British Transport Police Authority’s annual report showing increase in crimes against women and girls

9th December:

Between 2022 and 2024, the British Transport Police recorded more violent crimes against women and girls. The number went up by 50%.

womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Women’s Aid respond to findings of the British Transport Police Authority’s annual report showing an increase in crimes against women and girls   - Women’s Aid Women’s Aid respond to findings of the British Transport Police Authority’s annual report showing increase in crimes against women and girls

9th December:

Between 2022 and 2024, the British Transport Police recorded more violent crimes against women and girls. The number went up by 50%.

womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Stronger laws = safety online! ⚖️ We need legislation that recognises online violence as real violence, with real protections and accountability for harmful behaviour. Current laws often fail survivors—we must demand better. Policy change saves lives! #EndOnlineViolence

A graphic for 16 Days of Activism with the theme End Online Violence. The background is a textured red-orange. A large quote in white text reads: Misogyny online is still violence. It harms confidence, identity and opportunity. We stand with every woman and girl silenced by digital abuse — and we fight back. The quote is attributed to Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO & Co-Director, Women in Games. A prominent teal banner at the bottom contains the text DIGITAL VIOLENCE IS REAL VIOLENCE. The Women in Games logo is displayed at the bottom.

Misogyny online is still violence.

It's not just "trolling." It is real, and it has devastating consequences; harming confidence, identity and opportunities for women and girls everywhere.

If you see it, report it, speak out, and support those who are targeted.

#16DaysOfActivism

Rape: Levels of prosecutions In the 2021 ‘End-to-end rape review’, the Conservative government pointed to a sharp decrease in rape prosecutions since 2016/17. Issues cited include long delays during the criminal justice process a...

8th December:

Between April 2023 and March 2024, Home Office data shows that only 2.6% of rape cases resulted in a charge or summons.

lordslibrary.parliament.uk/rape-levels-...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Rape: Levels of prosecutions In the 2021 ‘End-to-end rape review’, the Conservative government pointed to a sharp decrease in rape prosecutions since 2016/17. Issues cited include long delays during the criminal justice process a...

8th December:

Between April 2023 and March 2024, Home Office data shows that only 2.6% of rape cases resulted in a charge or summons.

lordslibrary.parliament.uk/rape-levels-...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

Men. Boys. Women. Girls. Everyone.
We’re all on the Same Side.
Algorithms are telling your boys they shouldn't cry, that depression is a choice, that women are the enemy. The Same Side Conversation Guide gives you the words for a new dialogue.
campaign.unwomenuk.org/same-side
#EndOnlineViolence

We all have the power! 💪✨ Every comment, share, and interaction shapes digital culture. When we choose kindness over cruelty and support over silence, we create communities where everyone feels safe. We all deserve to feel safe online! #EndOnlineViolence

UN Women UK | Gender Equality We're helping free girls from the child abuse of FGM by working on the ground with communities, religious leaders and governments. Be part of the change.

7th December:

Around the world, 140 women and girls are killed by their partner or a close relative. This means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes.

www.unwomenuk.org

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

UN Women UK | Gender Equality We're helping free girls from the child abuse of FGM by working on the ground with communities, religious leaders and governments. Be part of the change.

7th December:

Around the world, 140 women and girls are killed by their partner or a close relative. This means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes.

www.unwomenuk.org

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

A graphic for 16 Days of Activism: End Online Violence. The text overlay reads: Many [young people] encounter sexist comments or exclusion, and in some online spaces the risks escalate to more serious harms, including grooming attempts. Source: Bryter Report, 2025. A banner at the bottom states: DIGITAL VIOLENCE IS REAL VIOLENCE. The image shows this text over a faint background of a smartphone screen with various social media app icons visible. The logo for Women in Games is at the bottom.

Young people face daily sexism and exclusion, with risks escalating to grooming and serious harm.

We need to protect the younger generation with better moderation, digital education, and adults who are willing to advocate on their behalf.

Their experiences and voices matter.

#16DaysOfActivism

Everyone can speak up! 🗣️ Your voice has power to help others feel safe online. Whether challenging harmful comments or supporting someone being harassed, every action counts. You don't need to be an expert—just be human. #EndOnlineViolence

6th December:

Every 3 days a woman is killed by a man in the UK.

www.femicidecensus.org/men-still-ki...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

6th December:

Every 3 days a woman is killed by a man in the UK.

www.femicidecensus.org/men-still-ki...

#16DaysOfActivism
#StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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

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

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

#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.

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