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Transform workplace gender equality with Nimco Ali, speaker and women's rights advocate. Nimco works with organisations to combat gender-based violence and promote female empowerment, delivering insights recognised by BBC's 100 Women and Sunday Times' most influential people list.
Nimco Ali, a Somali British social activist and writer, is highly regarded for her work in advocating for the rights of women and girls.
In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting girls and young women at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). Her efforts have been instrumental in raising awareness and combating this harmful practice.
Recognising her significant contributions, Nimco was appointed an independent government advisor tackling violence against women and girls a decade later. This appointment further solidifies her position in international media as a leading commentator on women's and girls' rights.
Nimco's dedication to amplifying meaningful conversations on gender equality has brought these issues to the forefront. Recently, various esteemed institutions acknowledged Nimco's influence and impact. The Sunday Times included her in Debrett's 500 most influential people in Britain, while the Evening Standard recognised her as one of the 1000 most powerful individuals.
Additionally, she was named one of BBC's 100 Women in 2018, highlighting her exceptional work.
If you want to educate your team on the current efforts to combat gender inequality and empower them to contribute to this cause, engaging in a conversation with Nimco would be highly beneficial. Her expertise and insights will provide valuable perspectives on the ongoing fight for women's and girls' rights.
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Nimco Ali OBE is a Somali British social activist and writer. She co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from female genital mutilation (FGM), in 2010 and The Five Foundation, which leverages resources for front line activists, in 2019. In 2020, she was appointed as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. Nimco’s debut book What We Are Told Not To Talk About was published in 2019. Hear some of Nimco's stories to educate your team on what’s being done right now to tackle gender inequality and how they can play their part.
Nimco brings a wealth of experience and a powerful voice in the fight against gender inequality, offering your team unique insights into the global efforts to protect women and girls. Booking her as a speaker will not only inspire but also educate your team on the importance of contributing to this cause. Her influential presence and compelling storytelling will motivate your team to take meaningful action towards achieving gender equality.
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Nimco Ali draws on personal narrative and frontline activist experience to illustrate the realities of gender-based violence, grounding broader policy discussions in lived accounts from the communities her organisations work with.
Nimco Ali OBE speaks on female genital mutilation, gender inequality, and violence against women and girls. She co-founded Daughters of Eve in 2010 and was appointed as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls in 2020, with her work recognised by Debrett's 500 most influential people in Britain and the BBC's 100 Women list.
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