The Cultural Empowerment Support presents the inaugural International Igbo Women Conference and Awards Gala Dinner in Haringey.

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL IGBO WOMEN CONFERENCE & AWARDS GALA DINNER?

The International Igbo Women Conference and Awards Gala Dinner was set-up to celebrate Igbo women’s achievements and also address issues of equality, poverty and human rights. At Igbo women Awards we believe that by celebrating these achievements, we are motivating others to achieve. We aim to act as a catalyst, enabling the older generation of Igbo women to successfully pass on to the younger generation, factual information about their Igbo heritage.

The occasion will consist of both a conference and an awards gala dinner. Each year the Awards will not only be themed, but also highlight and support the work of an organisation/charity which works in line with the theme.


This year the theme is Domestic Violence, and we will highlighting the “Power to Choose Project” which is one of the subsidiary projects of this year’s chosen organisation, the Nchekwa Oha Advocacy Foundation.



WHAT IS NCHEKWA OHA ADVOCACY FOUNDATION?



Nchekwa Oha Advocacy Foundation is a South East of Nigeria voluntary organisation whose main area of work is advocating for creation and change of legislation, government policies and culture as well as the implementation of all positive legislations, government policies and culture.



The Power to Choose Project is a domestic violence service which runs various programmes for victims and perpetrators who might be either adults or children under the age of 18 years of age.



The Power to Choose Project is currently running in 5 Igbo states, and a percentage of our proceeds will go towards supporting the work of the charity.

HIGHTLIGHTS


The Igbo Women Conference

- Presentation from Megan Clement the Founder and Director of Nchekwa Oha Advocacy Foundation.
- Panel discussions and debates revolving around this year’s theme of domestic violence.
- Other guest speakers consist of Lilas Lafluer ( singer and DV advocate) , Felicity Okolo ( Writer and Presenter of IT IS MY LIFE SHOW . A show that deals with DV issues), Natalie Chambers ( Safer Families, Barnet).


Igbo Women Awards & Gala Dinner

- Nominees awarded for the various categories; Best Actress, Business Women, Woman in Education, Community Activist, and more.
- Entertainment on the night will be provided by Shiikane, Rebecca Omordia, Egwu Oganiru. Hosts for the evening Toya A. Washington (Big Brother UK) and Stephan Pierre Mitchell ( Channel 4 and Nollywood TV)
- Dinner serving the best in Igbo delicacy
- Opportunities to network, and support business stalls.


Dress code: All guests are encouraged to wear a traditional / dress smart



IGBO WOMEN CONFERENCE


Date: 7th October 2016

Venue: Business Lounge, Wood Green Library, 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6XD

Time: 10am – 2pm

Cost: FREE, registration required register at www.igbowomenawards.org/#register

Nearest Tube: Wood Green (Piccadily Line)

Nearest British Rail: Alexandra Palace

Bus Routes: 29, 67, 121, 123, 141, 144, 184, 221, 230, 232, 243, 329, W3 and W4



IGBO WOMEN AWARD & GALA DINNER

Date: 8th October 2016

Venue: The Dream Centre, Tottenham Town Hall, Town Hall Approach, Seven Sisters,
London, N15 4RY

Time: 5pm – 10.30pm

Cost: £30(Standard) / £60 (VIP) / £100 (VVIP)

Nearest Tube: Seven Sisters (Victoria Line, Overground) & Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line)

Nearest British Rail: Seven Sisters & Tottenham Hale,

Bus Routes: 149, 243, 76, 349, 476, 318, 41, 123, 230, 279, W4

THIS IS THE INUGURAL EVENT, THE FIRST OF MANY MORE NOT TO BE MISSED…YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

For more info and Tickets:

Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/igbo-women-conference-and-awards-gala-2016-tickets-21469541978?aff=es2

Contact Number: 07913685907

Email: igbowomenaward@gmail.com

Find out more about the Igbo Women Conference & Gala Award Dinner

Website: [url]www.igbowomenawards.org [/url]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/igbowomenawards
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Igbowomenawards

A few of the nominees for the upcoming awards.