Gender Justice & Intersectional Practice Conference
The theme of our 2024 conference was
Intersectionality, Inclusion & Inspiration
To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024, we held our first Gender Justice & Intersectional Practice Conference. Understanding the impact of fostering solidarity between like–minded groups, this conference served as an advocacy tool, challenging the hostile environment caused by racist and anti–migrant narratives.
Our first conference saw around 130 attendees including healthcare professionals, local government, domestic abuse and welfare practitioners, and social workers. As a result of our first conference, we hope to see:
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The development of strategic partnerships and alliances that are set up to meet the intersecting needs of Black and minoritised migrant women.
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Increased discussions on protection and support mechanisms for Black and migrant women that are culturally-competent and trauma-informed.
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Improved understanding of the intersectional nature of Black and migrant women’s experiences of abuse and why they are more vulnerable
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Improved practice amongst service providers structural systems in order to address systemic racism and neglect of Black and minoritised women.
Post – Conference Survey Results
As a result of our conference, attendees will…
“Try to have courageous conversations and challenge and interrogate racism/anti-immigration sentiments wherever I see them.”
“Pass on conference content to our Discrimination/Police complaints Team.”
“Collab with other organisations for funding.”
Comments & Feedback
“It was an excellent, professional and very informative day. Very helpful and impressive.”
“Trailblazing”
“Amazing conference and speakers”
“Fantastic day”
Main hall
Lunchtime with foods from around the world, made by our women in our Avocado Cafe
Time for Tea workshop with UCL
Reproductive Justice Panel with Mama’s Embrace, Black Mothers Matter, and Tendai Nzirawa
Best Practice panel with Mollin Delve, Pragna Patel, and Simon Kerss
The Importance of Funding panel with Disrupt Foundation, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and Treebeard Trust
Networking in the foyer
PHOEBE CEO Mollin Delve interviewing for the BBC: Read the full article here
Foyer
Main Hall
Networking
Panel
Staff Team
