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October
05octAll Day06Festival of The Girl 2024
05/10/2024 - 06/10/2024 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
Business Design Centre
52 Upper St, London N1 0QH, UK
We are so excited to announce that tickets are now live for Festival of The Girl 2024!
In celebration of International Day of The Girl we’re hosting our 6th Festival of The Girl across the weekend of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October at The Business Design Centre in Islington, North London.
This year we’re bigger and better than ever, with four sessions to choose from over the weekend, including a lower capacity ‘noises off’ session designed especially for SEND children and their families.
We’re also thrilled to be introducing our first ever Festival of The Girl Awards at this year’s festival. The awards ceremony will take place at the festival on Saturday afternoon. It will involve girls nominating their friends for one of three awards:
We will start to announce the line-up soon but rest assured your girls will experience everything from coding to art, sports to periods, experiments to activism, engineering to body confidence, friendships to sustainability and so much more!
Choose your preferred day and time from the calendar below or by hitting the ‘Get Tickets’ button. The 4 sessions are:
We believe in a world where gender stereotypes no longer limit kids’ potential.
With accessible global festivals and campaigns Festival of The Girl was created to empower millions of young girls to breakdown stereotypes with confidence,
while equipping parents and carers with the tools to guide them.
Our flagship festival, happening this October, is packed with workshops and activities aimed at engaging, entertaining, educating and opening the minds of our 7-11 year old girls. This year’s line-up will be announced soon, but rest assured your girls will experience everything from coding to art, sports to periods, experiments to activism, engineering to body confidence, friendships to sustainability and so much more!
We exist because we want to change what it means to be a girl.
We want to remove the limitations gender stereotypes place on girls. And we want to start this conversation with primary school aged kids, and their grown-ups.
We’ve created global interactive events, campaigns and resources to give girls and their families access to incredible female role models, workshops and activities.
Our headline festivals and pop-ups take place every October coinciding with UN’s International Day of the Girl Child. All our events are safe environments for girls to have fun, try something new, and most importantly; leave with a boost of self-confidence.
Festival of The Girl is committed to advancing equality and promoting inclusivity for all young people, regardless of their identity or gender expression.
We are passionate about inspiring girls to believe in their futures and the programme is designed to provide female role models for young people. We believe challenging gender stereotypes and breaking down barriers to inclusion benefits young people of any gender.
While we use the term “girl” to address the barriers that girls face at a young age, our mission is inclusive of trans and non-binary communities, and we encourage young people of any gender to take part.
07octAll Day11WeAreTechWomen | Women in Tech Week
07/10/2024 - 11/10/2024 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
The first-ever nationwide celebration dedicated to women in technology, featuring a week of immersive online and in-person events focused on career development and networking, driving forward equality and
WeAreTechWomen is excited to announce the inaugural UK Women in Tech week, taking place from October 7th to 11th, coinciding with Ada Lovelace Day. This week-long event will celebrate the achievements of women in the tech industry through a diverse array of both in-person and virtual events.
Partnering with organisations and Women in Tech networks across the UK, we’ll be hosting discussions on career development, skill-building workshops, and ample networking opportunities. Through our website, attendees can easily book their spots for these events. Our master calendar for bookings will be released on 22nd August. Those who have registered their interest above will receive priority.
Additionally, we’ll be leveraging various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, to live stream events and engage with a wider audience. We’re collaborating with corporate partners who will open their doors to host events, offering valuable learning and networking experiences.
Furthermore, we’re committed to fostering the next generation of women in tech through mentoring programs and initiatives aimed at sparking the interest of young individuals in technology, in collaboration with our partners at Tech She Can. Stay tuned for more details.
14oct18:3019:30Black history month: celebrating innovators | RSA Public Talks
14/10/2024 18:30 - 19:30(GMT+01:00)
The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)
8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
Join the RSA and The Africa Centre to celebrate African innovators reshaping global culture. Black History Month: Celebrating innovators Monday 14 October 2024 18:30 – 19:30 RSA House and online via YouTube Join us as
Black History Month: Celebrating innovators
Monday 14 October 2024
18:30 – 19:30
RSA House and online via YouTube
Join us as we celebrate the vision and creativity of African changemakers who are reshaping global culture.
The RSA and the Africa Centre are teaming up to spotlight innovators driving social change through their cultural contributions.
At the RSA in Black History Month, we’ll explore how these emerging leaders are influencing global conversations and challenging traditional narratives, paving the way for a more inclusive and dynamic cultural landscape.
We will discuss how to amplify the impact of African culture on the global stage and consider ways we can foster deeper connections between cultural institutions and the changemakers leading this transformation.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of African culture to create lasting social change.
Olu Alake, CEO, The Africa Centre
Dipo Faloyin, journalist and author of ‘Africa Is Not A Country’.
SMADE, creative entrepreneur and co-founder, Afro Nation
Skinder Hundal MBE, Global Arts Director, British Council
Chair:
Dr Lesley Nelson-Addy, educator, writer, advocate, Runnymede Trust
*Please note this event will be held at RSA House as well as streamed online – please ensure to register for the correct ticket type to avoid disappointment*
Free
17oct18:0021:30UN Women UK Awards 2024
17/10/2024 18:00 - 21:30(GMT+01:00)
Meta Kings Cross
The UN Women UK Awards: an evening of inspiration, hope and empowerment. Taking place on 17th October 2024 in London, this is an unforgettable evening celebrating the progress we’ve made
Taking place on 17th October 2024 in London, this is an unforgettable evening celebrating the progress we’ve made whilst inspiring new plans for the future.
We come together to recognise the individuals and organisations that are bringing gender equality closer and crucially raise funds for the Women’s Emergency Fund – a lifeline for women facing urgent crises.
Empowering entertainment from the worlds of music, spoken word and more. Special guests, including thought leaders and key voices on gender equality.
Inspiring stories from our work on the ground at UN Women. Knowledge and ideas to create change in your own community and/or workplace. Networking opportunities with organisations and individuals leading the way in gender equality.
Space to bring your team or community together to reflect, network and be inspired. Delicious food and drink, at a unique venue in the heart of London. Help to fund the future of gender equality (including raffles, auctions and more).
18:00 – 19:00 Welcome, food, drinks & live music!
19:00 – 20:30 Awards & live performances
20:30 – 21:30 Drinks & celebrating
Money raised from the Awards Ceremony will go directly to our Women’s Emergency Fund, supporting women in countries from Sudan, Afghanistan, Gaza and Ukraine. The world’s media aren’t always able to cover everywhere that women desperately need your support. This fund will help to ensure that globally no women are forgotten.
So far, through our global work, we’ve: Reached over 1.8 million women and girls through our humanitarian work, in countries from Afghanistan to Ukraine and Pakistan Supported 21 million women and girls with grants for local work to end violence Strengthened women’s economic empowerment in 44 countries (home to 1.6 billion women and girls). With 5,365 companies and organisations now prioritising women’s empowerment and women-owned businesses Implemented action plans to end gendered violence in 57 countries (home to 2.5 billion women and girls).
Together we can ensure that every woman and girl has access to safety, choice and a voice. Let’s build a more equitable world for all.
Due to security on site, please bring photo ID (driving licence/passport/voting ID) to the event with you. Every ticket holder and their guests will need this for entry to the building.
19octAll DayUK Black Business Show
19/10/2024 All Day(GMT+01:00)
ExCeL London
THE UK BLACK BUSINESS HAS BEEN CREATED TO INSPIRE AND CONNECT BLACK
Through exhibits, deep-dive workshops, interactive panels, and seminars, delivered by industry pioneers, this event will enable personal, professional and corporate development.
To celebrate UK Black History Month, The UK Black Business Show will be taking place in October. The show will highlight the achievements and contributions Black businesses have made to the economy. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading Black business owners.
Join us in supporting the future of UK Black Business.
The UK Black Business Show is a part of UK Black Business Week.
19octAll Day20Stroud Black History Month Festival
19/10/2024 - 20/10/2024 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
Trinity Rooms
Field Road, Stroud, GL5 2HZ
Join us for a celebration of Black history, culture and resilience at the Stroud Black History Month Festival! Welcome to the Stroud Black History Month Festival! Join
Welcome to the Stroud Black History Month Festival! Join us at the Trinity Rooms for a two day festival celebrating the history, cuture and resilience of Black, Asian and people of colour in Stroud and beyond. A two day Unity Festival for the whole community filled with live music, poetry, discussion, film + food… and more music.
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26oct10:0014:00Black History Month | Empowering Black women's health matters
26/10/2024 10:00 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Redbridge Central Library and Museum,
Clements Road, Gloucester room, Ilford, IG1 1EA
Come celebrate Black History Month with us as we empower and prioritise the health and well-being of Black women in our community!
Black History Month- Empowering Black women’s health matters.
Come join us at Redbridge Central Library and Museum for a special event celebrating Black History Month! We’ll be focusing on empowering Black women’s health matters through informative talks, workshops, and interactive sessions. Learn about the importance of health, mental health, and overall well-being in a supportive and inclusive environment. We will be looking at impacts of health conditions such as sickle cell, Fibromyalgia and other long term conditions.
In Partnership With Redbridge Equalities and Community Council.
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