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A Torchlight Vigil - To End Violence Against Women
25th November, 4.30pm at Milton Keynes Rose
This vigil will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and International White Ribbon Day. It will bring MK people together to show solidarity with victims and survivors of violence against women across the world.
The vigil will take place at Milton Keynes Rose. See on Gooogle Maps here
This topic is a sensitive one but we are committed to creating a safe space for listening and reflection.
All invited. Bring a torch or battery tealight.
Time | Who | Affiliation | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
4.00 to 4.30 | Gather Really Awesome Coffee | ||
4.30 | Delia Shephard - Master of Ceremonies | Town Clerk, Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council | Welcome and Introduction to the speakers |
4.40 | Nana Oguntola | VINASHA Publishing | Mine to Give |
4.45 | Cllr Emily Darlington | Milton Keynes City Council | Becoming a White Ribbon City |
4.50 | Det Supt Kelly Gardner | Thames Valley Police | Thames Valley Police and White Ribbon |
4.55 | Ethaniel Kelly-Wilson | White Ribbon Ambassador, Chair of Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council | My Mum |
5.00 | Lisa Lovell | Community Activist | Still I rise by Maya Angelou |
5.05 | Dylan and Emily | MK Youth Cabinet | Speech and Poem Walking with fear by Charlotte Quin |
5.10 | Halimeh Sharifat | Iranian Diaspora Member | Woman, Life, Freedom
Lyrics: Bara-ye - an anthem for Iranian protesters |
5.15 | Shery Delfan | University Lecturer | Returning Faith by Lynette Gutwein |
5.20 | Frozan Marofi | Afghan Disapora Member | You Told Me That We Are Equal! |
5.25 to 5.30 | Delia Shephard | Town Clerk, Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council | A minute's silence to reflect Event Closes |
Organised by the Voices of Women MK Network, Community Action:MK, Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council and Milton Keynes Council.
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#OrangeTheWorld
#16Days
#WhiteRibbonDay22
#TheGoal
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