Book now for the Soroptimist International London Chilterns Region Human Rights Day celebration, Sat 7 Dec on Zoom 10am to 1pm. You can attend all or part of the event.
The United Nations Human Rights Day Theme for 2024 is: “Equality – Reducing inequalities and advancing Human Rights”.
President Kate Belinis theme for the Region this year is “Impactful Women”, and you will be hearing from two inspiring guest speakers topical for Human Rights Day.
Please wear something orange because Human Rights Day marks the end of the “Orange The World” campaign – 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from the scourge that is violence against women and girls. www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/orange-the-world
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Our two keynote speakers for Human Rights Day are:
Kathleen Tripp, Senior Lecturer in Education (Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – SEND) and Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion, School of Education, University of Hertfordshire. Kathleen says she is passionate about neurodiversity, disability and how this relates to social justice. It is always inspiring to hear from someone who is a specialist in their field.
Ashleigh Risely, Resettlement Coordinator, Refugee Council Hertfordshire’s Women’s Empowerment Project. It will be enlightening to be informed on this topic by an expert.
President Kate Belinis DL (pictured here) will chair the event and as usual she has lined up “impactful women” speakers, on point for Human Rights Day. Kate will lead us to mark and reflect on the 76th Anniversary of the signing of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Readings and candle lighting always makes this event particularly poignant and brings into focus the status of human rights locally, nationally and globally.
This is also a great opportunity for members to interact with one another and hear about inspiring Soroptimist projects and initiatives.
Don’t miss out – this event is a favourite for Members across the Region so book now!