On the diversity of panels...
The importance of a
diverse expert panel
at live events
We’ve done so many events at AnotherWay Now that we’ve lost count. The key lesson we’ve learnt over the years is the importance of an appropriate, impressive and knowledgeable panel. Furthermore, the more an audience can interact with the panel, the more we can all learn, and ultimately, the greater change can be made.
At our recent event to stop FGM/C by 2030, we had an in-room panel of experts, PLUS several experienced activists joined us via Zoom.
Our moderator, Paul Van Zyl, spoke to the activists who joined us from Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nigeria and Kenya. We particularly enjoyed hearing how rapidly the activists are able to stop waves of FGM ceremonies taking place with targeted community-led campaigns.
We hope that this campaign continues to spread across social media, and with it, may it bring a change in attitudes where it matters most.
Lyse Doucet caught a flight from Kiev, Ukraine to join our event. Our audience were moved to hear her take on the fight for women’s rights around the world. Lyse also explained how we can all play a role, whether it be public pressure, lobbying, social media interaction or direct funding via organisations like Global Media Campaign.
Read more about this incredible event (and watch the whole thing for free!)