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It’s #AboutTime: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Starts in Schools

It’s #AboutTime: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Starts in Schools

by Marsha Powell | Jun 22, 2023 | Community & Activism, Community spotlights, Inspirational stories of change, Intersectionality, Stories of diverse experiences

You may have seen that last week a new report titled “It’s #AboutTime – A Whole School Approach to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls” was recently published, shedding light on the alarming prevalence of violence against women and girls within...

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Day 4 of #BelEvemas = a moment to celebrate! 🌟 Day 4 of #BelEvemas = a moment to celebrate! 🌟 BelEve was nominated for the National Diversity Awards, and out of 900 charities, we made the shortlist! One of our founders headed to Liverpool to represent us at the ceremony, and though we didn’t win, it was an unforgettable experience. This nomination reminds us of the incredible impact we’re making together. 💖 Here’s to more milestones in the future! #NationalDiversityAwards #Belevemas #ProudMoment
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🎙️ Join Us Live This Thursday at 6 PM on Inst 🎙️ Join Us Live This Thursday at 6 PM on Instagram! 🎙️⁠ ⁠ Our founder, Marsha, will host an inspiring discussion with Maisha Sumah—a domestic violence survivor, global speaker, and advocate for change. 💜⁠ ⁠ Together, they’ll explore the impact of 15 Days of Activism and how we can all contribute to meaningful change. Plus, we’ll dive into Maisha’s powerful journey and her upcoming documentary, premiering on 30th November. 🎥✨⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Let’s stand together for change. 💬⁠ ⁠ #InstagramLive #15DaysOfActivism #EndViolence #MaishaSumah #BelEveUK⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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🌟 Just wrapped up an incredible live session ex 🌟 Just wrapped up an incredible live session exploring the power of mentoring! We dove into why mentoring truly matters, the impact of reverse mentoring, and the key qualities that make a great mentor. Here’s to building connections that uplift and inspire! #MentorshipMatters #ReverseMentoring #InspireAndLead 🌟
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