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: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
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
Please book your place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soroptimist-international-london-chilterns-human-rights-day-celebration-tickets-1093497011999
You will receive the Zoom link by the day before the event. If you have any problems with booking or obtaining the Zoom link please email silondonchilterns@hotmail.com
Our two keynote speakers for Human Rights Day are:
Kathleen Tripp: the title of Kathleen’s talk is: “Current issues for Neurodivergent Women and Girls in the UK. ” Kathleen is a Senior Lecturer in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion at the University of Hertfordshire. Her interests include Neurodiversity, Social Justice, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. 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.
There is no charge for joining this meeting, although you will be invited to make a donation to the SIGBI Diamond Education Grant when you book https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-charities/deg/ Please be assured that there is no pressure to do so.
Don’t miss out – this event is a favourite for Members across the Region so book now!