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Speaker, equality advocate & changemaker

Amal Fashanu

Transform organisational culture with Amal Fashanu, speaker, equality advocate and media changemaker. Amal works with sports organisations to tackle discrimination and promote diversity and inclusion, delivering award-winning insights recognised by Wintrade and Ethnicity Awards.

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Amal Fashanu

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  • Founder of the Justin Fashanu Foundation
  • Wintrade Award winner for diversity in business
  • Producer of BBC documentary Britain’s Gay Footballers
Amal Fashanu is a filmmaker, presenter, designer, musician, and equality advocate. She is known for her work tackling discrimination in sports and beyond. As the founder of the Justin Fashanu Foundation, she has been a leading voice in addressing homophobia in football, continuing the legacy of her late uncle, Justin Fashanu. Her BBC documentary, Britain’s Gay Footballers, brought critical attention to the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ players and was nominated for multiple broadcasting awards. Beyond her documentary work, Amal has built a diverse career in media, fashion, and music. She has reported for BBC News, Sky News, and The Guardian, using journalism as a tool for social change. In 2012, after attending a summit on discrimination in football at Downing Street, Amal launched her fashion label, Black Heart Label, a clothing brand that promotes equality through design. After completing her master’s degree in handbag design, she founded Amal Fashanu Handbags, a luxury brand that supports small businesses while advocating for equality. Amal’s work has been recognised with accolades such as the Wintrade Award and Ethnicity Award, reflecting her impact in championing diversity and inclusion. Her ability to bridge advocacy with creativity makes her a compelling speaker on social justice, representation, and the power of storytelling to drive change.

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Book Amal Fashanu to inspire your team with her powerful insights on diversity, inclusion, and representation. Her ability to bridge media, activism and creativity makes her an engaging and thought-provoking speaker, helping organisations foster inclusivity and challenge societal barriers.

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Amal Fashanu specialises in discussing filmmaking, equality advocacy, fashion design and more.
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Amal Fashanu engages audiences with her compelling storytelling and advocacy for equality. Her diverse background in media and design enriches her presentations, making her a powerful voice for social change.
Does Amal Fashanu offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Amal Fashanu offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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