Global Feminist. Empathetic Humanitarian. Cat Meowmy. Intrepid Traveller.
London, UK
Joined June 2012
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I have just registered to join Media Matters for Women at #CSW67 as we explore how to address the unmet #information needs of #Africa ‘s hardest-to-reach communities. Join us! #genderequity #sierraleone
Register: for online participation, here: lnkd.in/dQDAX29R
Petition: Ensure Trans people are fully protected under any conversion therapy ban petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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This year Mother’s Day is an hour shorter than Father’s Day… #EverydaySexism
Power images… let this sink in.
Iranian photographer Shadi Ghadirian expresses what the #Taliban return means for #Afghanwomen.
Global concern for #HumanRights…
#Afghanistan #solidarity #genderequity @ConnectAID_int
A shocking study found Black women who use hair relaxers containing lye are at 30% increased risk of breast cancer. Join the campaign demanding #NoMoreLyes from big hair brands: act.welevelup.org/campaigns/…
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"If #ENG gets beaten, so will she."
When #England played in 2002, 2006 & 2010 World Cup, incidents of domestic abuse rose by 38% when the team lost and rose by 26% when they won or drew, compared with days when there was no England match. Remember that ahead of #EURO2020 final
New Essay: When Football Goes Home
I've loved football since I was 9. But I know it's an outlet patriarchy offers to cis men as an excuse to treat us like shit. Remember that, ahead of this weekend’s epic lineup of men's finals.
#CopaAmerica #EURO2020
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Join us on Monday to see an amazing film abt Libya’s first female football team!
Named as "one of the best films of 2019" by @guardian, @FreeFieldsFilm will be screened at @MarieColvinNet fundraiser event with @TheCircleNGO on March 22nd + special Q&A with @Naziha10, Asia Al-Hamady, Huda AbuZeid & moderated by @lindseyhilsum. #Libya
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"A moving portrait of the human spirit" - Author @hishamjmatar on @FreeFieldsFilm.
Get your tciket NOW for a private screening of this inspiring Libyan film on March 22 followed by Q&A. Proceedings to support our work at @MarieColvinNet.
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I’ll be there! #CirclesOfChange
Join us to celebrate #IWD2021 with inspiring speakers including @AnnieLennox @LolaHornsey @lindseyhilsum & more. Plus a special performance by Annie Lennox for the event! To book your ticket simply donate what you can to The Circle, see you there! bit.ly/3e5xWsQ
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Thank you @PatriciaHumura for your brilliant leadership of girls! You inspire us to break down barriers to women becoming leaders. We pledge to continue raising funds to support women and girls around the world #IWD2021 Join us bit.ly/3ktcQWv @irise_int #CirclesOfChange