LONDON (TW) : Thurrock’s 5th Annual Women Conference was held in Grays Community Hall on Friday, 8th March 2024 to celebrate International Women’s Day. This annual conference was organised by Thurrock Councillor Qaisar Abbas to mark the International Women’s Day.
Councillor Abbas welcomed the guests and said, “I am privileged to host these conferences to raise awareness about discrimination and celebrate women’s achievements. Today, we all stand in solidarity with all the women who are suffering and have no voice, something that should happen every day.”
The conference was addressed and attended by Mr Roger Hirst, Police, Fire Crime and Commissioner for Essex, Cllr Sue Little, Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Yetunde Adeshile, Deputy Mayor of Basildon Council, Essex Police Sergeant Sadik Miah, Ms Mary Well, c2c Champion for the White Ribbon campaign and a large number of representatives from various organisations including, DWP-JobCentre, Thurrock Fostering, Women’s Staff Network, The Good Samaritan, Royal British Legion, Poppy Appeal, Orsett Show, Usborne Partners, Sikh Temple, Grays and Taleem Mosques, EPEC Parents, Sewing Club, Thurrock Training, Best British Centre, Nurturing Your Needs, Al Hussania Thurrock, Thurrock Horse Awareness Ride, Tamil School, Thurrock Hindu Temple, NASFAT, Afro Food Fest and various other groups, and local residents.
The participants reiterated their commitment to IWD, www.internationalwomensday.com, statement which says: “Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all Inspire Inclusion.”