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Associates & Sponsors for Inspirational Women Awards

Associates & Sponsors for Inspirational Women Awards

We are very pleased to announce our associates, partners and sponsors for Inspirational Women Book &  Awards 2016. Bolton at Home Bolton Council Bolton CVS Bolton Market Place David Lloyd Octagon Theatre Bolton College House of Raja R & K Caterers Room Four Bolton Interfaith Council University of Bolton University Technical College The Orange Club UK CFAM - Community Film Art & Media ChaiTimes - Multicultural Bolton Newspaper Readingbee Publications Vanita Beauty R& K Caterers Bolton FM Lamine Photography Edwin Pink TV
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Dani Gaines – The Artist & IWA 2016 Nominee

Dani Gaines – The Artist & IWA 2016 Nominee

"Writing is very much a solo occupation, whereas art is shared''. Dani  Gaines is another one of  IWA (Inspirational Women Award) 2016 nominee. She feels honoured to be nominated. She saw the WiN awards book last year and is pleased to have been nominated this year by the people that she works with. Dani Gaines is an artist who added the title 'author' to her CV two years ago. The inspiration to begin writing arose from Dani's natural creativity, already evidenced by her background as an artist. He favourite styles are fine art, sketching and collages. ''I think I just…
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Maura Jackson –  Inspirational Women of Bolton Award 2016 Nominee

Maura Jackson – Inspirational Women of Bolton Award 2016 Nominee

Maura Jackson is undoubtedly an inspirational women, a leader and a role model. Last year she  undertook a challenge to live for five days as a 'homeless young person' to see for herself what it was like to live on benefits. Maura is director of Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme (BYPHS), a registered charity that provides temporary supported accommodation for people aged 16-25 in the Bolton area, including some with mental health and substance abuse issues. As well as providing accommodation the scheme supports young people who are homeless by providing emotional support and practical help, with the aim of…
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Inside a Women-Only Assembly in Pakistan

Inside a Women-Only Assembly in Pakistan

In a remote part of Pakistan, one woman is trying to end centuries of discrimination. Tabassum Adnan has set up an all-women assembly known as a Jirga in Swat valley - challenging the dominant male one. She overcame an abusive marriage to campaign for women's rights and has already been recognised by the US government for her work.While some in her community support her, she has also received threats but she told BBC Urdu's Riffatullah Orakzai that she will continue until "her last breath". ( source: bbc.co.uk)
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Comedian Writes Powerful Instagram Post about Abusive Relationship

Comedian Writes Powerful Instagram Post about Abusive Relationship

A comedian has written about a past abusive relationship in a frank and moving Instagram post. On Monday Beth Stelling, a well-known US comedian, uploaded a collage showing photos of her bruised arms and legs alongside a powerful essay detailing the violence and coercion at the hands of her ex. "When I broke up with my ex this summer, it wasn't because I didn't love him, it was because of this," she wrote alongside the Instagram. "I've had an amazing year and you've seen the highlights here, so these photos are an uncommon thing to share but not an uncommon…
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Psychological  abuse of a partner will be a criminal offence

Psychological abuse of a partner will be a criminal offence

Domestic abuse in all its forms will not be tolerated, says GM Mayor Tony Lloyd From today (29 December), coercion, control, and psychological abuse of a partner will be a criminal offence, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “We should not underestimate the serious harm that can be caused by someone being controlled and made to feel subordinate or dependent on another. Constantly belittling or degrading someone, isolating them from their friends and family, threatening their children and intimidating them to the extent where they cannot…
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Achieve Gender Equality & Empower all Women and Girls

Achieve Gender Equality & Empower all Women and Girls

While the world has achieved progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment under the Millennium Development Goals (including equal access to primary education between girls and boys), women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence in every part of the world. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large. About two thirds of countries in…
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BRAVO! ‘Do Not Want to ‘BUY’ a Husband’, Woman Cancels Wedding.

BRAVO! ‘Do Not Want to ‘BUY’ a Husband’, Woman Cancels Wedding.

'Why incur loss by buying a husband and family?', Kerala woman cancels wedding in style. Her post soon went viral on social media with numerous congratulatory messages praising her decision pouring in for her.   Last week Remya Ramachandran, who hails from Thrissur in Kerala, took to Facebook and made an unusual announcement that she was calling off her marriage. The reason, she mentioned, was the demand for dowry from her fiance's family, which started right after the engagement. Remya wrote, "To all those asking for the date of my wedding, the family that before the engagement had said that…
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Women in Mosque – IT Skills Training

Women in Mosque – IT Skills Training

WOMEN IN MOSQUE - Basic IT sessions providing introduction to computers and  IT skills to women in New Madina Mosque. This is NLDC Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) TRAINING & SKILLS development initiative with an aim to empower women, increase their self confidence and reduce social isolation. The target audience are women from under- represented & hard to reach communities. New Madina mosque has been very open and welcoming of the initiative. The ladies are enjoying their sessions under the guidance of the trainer Sophia Khan. Sajida Hussain, a maths teacher and HOD in a local secondary school has very kindly…
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#16 Days of Activism against Gender- based Violence

#16 Days of Activism against Gender- based Violence

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was initiated in 1991 by the first Women's Global Leadership Institute, held by the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers. There are numerous women’s and girls’ groups currently operating around the borough, many of these are exploring issues pertinent to the 16 days of activism programme, such as Domestic Violence, FGM, teenage pregnancy, self-esteem, sexual…
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