Every minute of every day there’s a woman somewhere in the world winning a battle that will change her life, the lives of her colleagues, the lives of her daughters. It could be a 3% pay rise or the freedom to walk down a road without fear of assault; it could be cultural, economic, legal, political or practical, vast or small, the result of two decades’ of work, or a five-minute flash of inspiration.
In these times, we need to remember how these battles are won. We need the opportunity to cross pollinate ideas and to hear succinct, inspirational narratives to give us tools, skills, leads, peers to work with and, above all, the confidence to make things happen.
The Guardian is gathering change-making women together at a morning seminar on Thursday 4 May to talk about how victories are won. Register to your interest to attend by filling in the form below.
Details
When: Thursday 4 May, 8.30am-11.30am
Where: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Programme:
8.30am – Registration and light breakfast
9am – Welcome from chair, Guardian journalist Zoe Williams
9.10am – Keynote from author Elif Shafak
Building the foundations for change: it starts with sisterhood
Elif Shafak is an award-winning novelist and the most widely read female writer in Turkey. She is also a political commentator, women’s rights, minority rights and LGBT rights advocate, and a TED global speaker. Her 15 books have been published in 47 languages and her latest novel, Three Daughters of Eve, is about faith and femininity. She tweets at @Elif_Safak.
9.30am – Lightening talk, Margaret Hodge MP
9.40am – Panel discussion
Big victories: How are they won?
This discussion will look back at big victories in gender equality and examine how they were won. The panelists will open up about their biggest struggles against discrimination and how they overcame them. They will also discuss the current challenges and how progress can be made.
Panel
Lindsey Hilsum, international editor, Channel 4 News, @lindseyhilsum
Leyla Hussein, campaigner, @LeylaHussein
Dexter Dias, barrister, Garden Court Chambers, @DexterDiasQC
10.20am - Q&A
The audience has a chance to share their biggest victories and struggles and to ask questions to the panel.
10.40am Lightning talk, tbc
10.50am Lightning talk, tbc
11am Closing remarks from Zoe Williams
11.05-11.30am Networking and coffee reception
Sponsor
Guardian women seminar: how women can change the world is sponsored by Pearson.
Pearson is the world’s learning company, with expertise in educational courseware and assessment, and a range of teaching and learning services powered by technology. Our mission is to help people make progress through access to better learning. We believe that learning opens up opportunities, creating fulfilling careers and better lives.
If you would like to attend this event, register your interest by filling in the form below.
