Celebrating IWD 2025: Myriam Francois & Women Speak Out

Muslim women celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss the IWD 2025 campaign theme: ‘Accelerate Action‘!

Join Dr Myriam Francois, an Irish-French writer, broadcaster, and documentary film director, for an exciting panel focused around advancing and celebrating Muslim women's equality worldwide!

Myriam will be in conversation with International Muslim Woman:

Rosemary Brown aka Akuapem Poloo, Ghanaian actress

Our panellists will discuss International Women’s Day and the strategies, resources and activity that can positively impact women's advancement. They will also discuss what this day means to them, their lives as Muslim women and their careers.

Hosted by: Dr Myriam Francois, writer, broadcaster and academic.

Chief Guest: Sharman Birtles MBE JP DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.

Host or Publisher MACFEST - Muslim Arts and Culture Festival.