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Dr Varuni Wimalasiri of  (Faculty of Management) took part in a panel discussion on ‘International Activism’  at the WOW festival in Exeter last weekend. She spoke about her projects ‘Woman’s Work’ (funded by the Big Lottery) and also ‘HANDMADE’ (PALMERA), both which are helping refugee women to reclaim their livelihoods following displacement due to war.  In the panel Varuni spoke about how we all have a role, in whatever shape or form, in speaking up and creating opportunities for those who are marginalised.  Amongst the panelists were Grace Campbell who is a co-founder the Pink Protest.

Southbank centre’s WOW – Women of the World festival  is a global network of festivals looking to create an impact and change.  It celebrates women and girls, and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential.  This year in the centenary of women getting to vote in UK and the #MeToo campaign – WOW was particularly important. It was a fantastic event full of food for thought!

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/festivals-series/women-of-the-world