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On the Friday afternoon, 29 October 2021,\u00a0 there will be a new feature at Conference \u2013 our \u2018Soroptimists in Action\u2019 panel of speakers \u2013 all of whom are members, either active or representing SIGBI, on other organisations.\u00a0 Each panellist will speak for a few minutes about the work that they do and you will then have an opportunity to question them.<\/p>\n

The Panel will be chaired by Dr Liz Dominey<\/strong>, Chair of the UK Programme Action Committee (UKPAC).<\/p>\n

The Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Jackie Jones \u2013 SI Cardiff \u2013 Committee on The Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jackie Jones is a Former President of Cardiff and District Soroptimists, a Former Member of the European Parliament and Former Professor of Feminist Legal Studies. She has over 20-years\u2019 experience of volunteering in human rights NGOs in Wales and Europe. She been involved in human rights focussing on the human rights and dignity of women, speaking to national governments, EU institutions (like the European Institute for Gender Equality, European Commission, Fundamental Rights Agency) and at the United Nations. She has organised and been on dozens of parallel events at the UN in Geneva, Vienna and NY. As Professor of Law Jackie wrote many articles, reports and books on women’s rights, including on human trafficking and modern day slavery. As Member of the European Parliament Jackie sat on the Women\u2019s Rights and Equality Committee where she advocated for positive changes for women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n

Jackie has travelled across Wales to provide training on CEDAW. She has given evidence to the CEDAW Committee and has acted as legal advisor on a number of cases concerning CEDAW and legal submissions to the CEDAW Committee.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Pat Black \u2013 SI Edinburg<\/strong>h \u2013 National Alliance of Women\u2019s Organisations (NAWO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pat Black is a Past President of SIGBI Federation, having held various posts through all levels of Soroptimist International including Soroptimist International Director of Advocacy.<\/p>\n

She is currently an Adviser to the SI Board and SI Advocacy Committee on the wide range of statements needed for our international work presenting a global voice for women.<\/p>\n

She has a keen interest in the empowerment of Civil Society nationally and internationally especially at the United Nations giving voice to the many campaigns which volunteers are engaged in. Pat has attended a range of events and meetings at the United Nations including the UN Commission on the Status of Women, working with Soroptimist International and the UK NGO CSW Alliance alongside the UK Government on the text of Agreed Conclusions each year, partnering with a wide range of other international and national organisations.\u00a0 She has contributed to UK shadow reports on CEDAW and reviews of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action helping to monitor the actions of Governments.<\/p>\n

Pat has been Vice Chair of the UK CSW Alliance for a number of years which is one of the \u2018branches\u2019 of the work of NAWO. Most recently she served as Chair of NAWO, the National Alliance of Women\u2019s Organisations, which is a group of likeminded organisations and institutions working to make gender equality a reality. In these roles she has worked with many others across the UK to support the advancement of women and girls and lobby for changes in policy and legislation.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Kim Ann Williamson MBE \u2013 SI Cardiff \u2013 UK Modern Slavery Training Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kim Ann is President of SI Cardiff & District Club and Assistant Programme Director – Peace and is passionate to help improve the lives of women and girls wherever possible.<\/p>\n

Kim Ann has had a career in the civil service for over 36 years and is very proud to be a public servant. Kim Ann has had experience of domestic abuse and child protection work and is the Strategic Objectives<\/p>\n

Programme Lead for the Wales Anti-Slavery Leadership Group and Chairs the UK Modern Slavery Training Delivery Group.<\/p>\n

Kim Ann has worked internationally and was delighted to have been a contributor to the Palgrave International Handbook of Human Trafficking.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE \u2013 SI Middlesbrough<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Britain\u2019s greatest Paralympic athletes, Tanni Grey-Thompson amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years and 5 Paralympic Games of 11 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medal.<\/p>\n

In 2005 she became \u2018Dame\u2019 Tanni Grey-Thompson for her services to sport and in March 2010, Tanni was created a life peer and was conferred as Baroness Grey-Thompson, of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham.<\/p>\n

Dame Tanni is Chancellor of Northumbria University, Chair of Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award Scheme, President of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and most recently became President of the Local Government Association.<\/p>\n

In addition to all of the above Dame Tanni is a member of SI Middlesbrough!<\/p>\n

Dame Tanni has recently contributed to the debate on the Domestic Abuse Bill, speaking to a debate on the amendments to the Bill in the House of Lords and it is about this that we have invited her to be one of our Panel members.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jonaki Ahteck – SI Greater London\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonaki started her journey with Soroptimist International in 2004 as founder member of Soroptimist International Mauritius (Port Louis) Club, an affiliate of SIGBI. She served as Programme Action Officer for several years. The Club\u2019s first key projects included:<\/p>\n

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  • addressing the issue of sexual exploitation of women and girls through an education\/awareness campaign across secondary schools.<\/li>\n
  • an integrated community development and education for children below 5 pilot project in an area designated by the Government of Mauritius as \u201cExtreme Poverty Zone\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Jonaki joined SI Greater London (SIGL) when she moved back to London in 2018 and is currently serving as Programme Action Officer (2021). Along with SIGL Club Secretary (Molly Byrne), Jonaki represents SIGBI at the Centenary Action Group (CAG) platform. In her capacity as Programme Action officer, she attends CAG working project committees and relays project information\/lobby campaigns to SI through SIGL, SI London Collective and UKPAC.<\/p>\n

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    \"\"Molly Byrne Robinson \u2013 SI Greater London<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Molly is originally from the United States and has been a Soroptimist since 2013. She has been a member of SI Greater London (SIGL) since 2017 and is currently Club Secretary. Prior to this, she was a member of SI Manchester, where she served as President in 2016.<\/p>\n

    Along with Jonaki Ahteck of SIGL, Molly represents SIGBI in the Centenary Action Group (CAG). CAG was established by Helen Pankhurst in 2018 to take action over the next ten years to ensure equal representation by 2028. It is a cross-party coalition of 100 organisations and activists with a mission to eradicate the barriers that prevent women from all backgrounds from taking part in politics by enabling collaboration, joint action and campaigning to improve women\u2019s political participation in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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