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4Apr

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Gordon Burns Supports WiN Women Awards

We are delighted to announce that the legendary Gordon Burns will be the MC at Inspirational Women of Bolton 2016 Awards taking place on 15 April at UTC, University of Bolton, Deane road, Bolton. The response on social media about this latest update has been tremendous. Everybody is really looking forward to the evening. Gordon Henry Burns (born 10 June 1942) is a Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster, best known as the host of Granada Television's popular game show The Krypton Factor for its original 18-year run (1977–1995). From 1997 to 2011, he was the chief anchorman for the BBC regional news programme North West Tonight. Due to his work commitments with Granada Television on programmes such as World in Action and Granada Reports and later BBC Manchester for North West To...

1Apr

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Mary’s Maisha Story

An extraordinary story of determination and survival. Mary learned to make bags from banana leaves and jewellery from recycled paper – and taught it to others – as a way of bringing skills, fellowship and finance to widows and other women caught in the poverty trap. She herself suffered a personal crisis which put the initiative on hold. Now, with an initial helping hand from friends in the UK, she is confident that, not only will the craft initiative be resurrected, but her story of coming through difficult circumstances will also help other women. She said: "Maisha is the Swahili word for life and what I've been through is life. Now, not only will I be able to teach women about craft, but I will also be able to teach them about life."

19Mar

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Karen Openshaw: In Celebration of Women

On 8th March we celebrated International Women’s Day, a special day on many levels. But first, let me go back a couple of days. The 6th March was the birthday of my eldest daughter, Meganne, this year was her 18th birthday so, on the 8th March this year, she experienced the day as a woman rather than as a girl. On 8th March I have, for many years, joined with Christian women from local churches who pick up the theme for that year and financially support women in difficult circumstances from other Countries. Throughout the day prayer takes place for the Women and girls of the World all across the World. It always feels special to be a part of an International prayer movement. For the past four years this day has held a particular resonance; because it marks the day my mum in law passed a...

Inside a Women-Only Assembly in Pakistan

1Jan

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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)