{"id":852,"date":"2026-10-13T14:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/?post_type=update&p=852"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:20:28","slug":"otw-kick-off-2026","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/news\/otw-kick-off-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OTW Kick-Off 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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On Monday 9th November Soroptimist International St Albans & District are holding the \u201cOrange the World Herts\u201d campaign kick-off 7.30-9pm on Zoom.\u00a0 <\/strong>We will hear about \u201cSupport for Victims of Domestic Abuse\u201d <\/strong>from two expert perspectives – Naomi Abraham-Bello of HAB Law and Lucy Martin CEO of Watford Women\u2019s Centre. Scroll down to read more about our speakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Orange the World Campaign marks the\u00a0United Nations 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence from 25th November to 10th December.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please click here for more information about the St Albans Soroptimists\u2019 2026 Orange the World Herts Campaign: OTW 26<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

To book please email sistalbans@hotmail.com\u00a0<\/a>. Guests are welcome, all guests need to register by email \u2013 please spread the word! Soroptimist Club Members will be sent the Zoom link directly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"NaomiNaomi Abraham-Bello<\/strong> is an experienced family law solicitor, specialising in supporting individuals facing complex and sensitive family issues, including domestic abuse and matters that arise from this, particularly in relation to children. She is the Principal Solicitor and a Director at HAB Law, https:\/\/www.hablaw.co.uk\/<\/a> \u00a0where she has supported the firm for over five years in striving to ensure faster and more effective access to justice.<\/p>\n

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\"LucyLucy Martin<\/strong> joined Watford Women’s Centre https:\/\/wwcplus.org.uk\/<\/a> \u00a0in March 2024, as the CEO responsible for leading the charity’s strategic vision. Following a career at BBC, Lucy has worked in VCSE sector for 12 years, firstly as a counsellor at a Rape Crisis Centre and then in various leadership roles at a Carers Support Organisation. Lucy is a strong advocate for women’s rights and believes the charity plays\u00a0an integral role in ensuring all women in our community are able to access the support they need.<\/p>\n

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