Pink men, blue women

13-02-12, Talk for Womankind Worldwide, international women's rights charity

On Monday, I am speaking on behalf of the charity Womankind Worldwide in an event at UCL. This week's New Statesman highlights it as a 'Hot Ticket event of the week' event:
‘Global women’s rights: a journey’, 13 February 2012, 18:00

What’s the event? The talk is called ‘Global women’s rights: a journey’ and I am speaking on behalf of Womankind Worldwide, a leading international women’s human rights and development organisation.

Why are you involved? I am a writer, blogger and campaigner for equality, and my passion is achieving change. I am part of Womankind Worldwide’s speaker network, speaking at events about organisation’s work and the difference that it makes to women’s rights.

Why should we come? Many women in developing countries do not have the rights that we take for granted in the UK. Come to the talk to find out how Womankind supports partners in 15 countries, aiming to eliminate violence against women, increase women’s participation in politics and mobilise resources for women’s rights.

What questions should we ask? Ask about the women’s stories, the journeys they take and the statistics that are changing for the better. Ask what Womankind Worldwide is doing to improve women’s lives. And ask how we can support them.

What homework should we do? Come with an open mind with a view to learn, understand and support. Look at Womankind Worldwide’s website, my website and read about our work and campaigns. Follow us on twitter here and here.