The women’s movement must be Global..!!

The women’s movement must be Global..!!

The women’s movement must be Global..!! When one of the highest causes of mortality in women and girls of reproductive age in Sub Saharan Africa is HIV/AIDS... When young girls are given or sold as child brides. Wherever there is forced female genital cutting. When...

‘Deeds Not Words’ written by Helen Pankhurst

‘Deeds Not Words’ written by Helen Pankhurst

Through the days approaching International Women’s Week I’m reading this fantastic new book - ‘Deeds Not Words’ written by Helen Pankhurst, suffragette descendent and Feminist campaigner. If you’re in London on the morning of Sunday 4th March join the Care march... To...

28 years ago today….

28 years ago today….

28 years ago today, on Feb 11th 1990, Nelson Mandela took his final steps towards freedom when he walked out of Victor Verster prison after being imprisoned for 27 years. Along with his fellow comrades, he paid an incalculable price, in sacrificing his own liberty...

Please join us – #StillMarching

Please join us – #StillMarching

2018 marks 100 years since the first women (and only some of them) were legally allowed to vote in the UK. The year is full of opportunities to look back at how far the UK has come in women’s political participation – but with women making up barely a third of MPs,...

Women’s Voices #FutureIsInclusive

Women’s Voices #FutureIsInclusive

As Hollywood declares ‘Time’s Up’, female leaders from around the world are adding their voices to calls for bolder steps towards inclusion, to create a shared future for all. You can now watch a video on The Financial Times website here which includes Annie Lennox,...

Still banging that drum!

Still banging that drum!

Still banging that drum! I’m SO proud of everyone who’s attended the recent Women’s marches. I’m also very encouraged by the younger generation who recognise that it’s time to take action on the issues of gender parity. My passion is to contribute to amplifying the...

Flowers for Dolores…

Flowers for Dolores…

Flowers for Dolores... I can’t seem to get ‘Zombie’ out of my head.. So powerful haunting and achingly impactful.. Being a female artist can be very intense.. You get all kinds of attention for the wrong reasons and it’s challenging to handle.

Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King

Today I’m going to take time to reflect on the life of the great Martin Luther King.. Father of the US Civil Rights Movement..A powerhouse of a man, a visionary and unifying leader, appallingly cut down in his prime. In this moment of divisive polarity and downgraded...

On Gender Equality…

On Gender Equality…

On Gender Equality... P64... Could the next Dalai Lama be a woman? P65.. Why not? Real equality and equal opportunity between women and men are critical for a better world. This is another area where all religions have some catching up to do. It’s a crucial aspect of...

Holy Cow

Holy Cow

Holy Cow...🐂! Hard to believe that the Sweet Dreams Album was released on Jan 4th 1983! 35 years ago today my friends!!😎😎