Over the weekend, HBA’s Guerline Jozef, joined @amnestyuk.bsky.social for their #AGM25 conference — their largest event for human rights education and advocacy. We were grateful to share the room with so many trailblazers. As Guerline said, “We have to be actively involved in helping each other.”

Team Parents, see you on the 11th!
7pm in person + virtual
#PlaySFYS
www.sfyouthsoccer.org/agm25

Swelihle Millicent Dlamini, a learner at Dignity Partnership said ➡️

"Racism happens because we don't have enough information. It's always up to us to challenge it and get knowledge."

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Helena Wall, a learner at WWETB and member of the Traveller Community said about her course ➡️

"We are supported, encouraged, listened to and accepted for who we are. The ripple effect on my children is evident. It's a true saying: what people see, they will do."

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Dr Lilian Nwanze ➡️ "As they share their stories, their stories will serve a humanistic function. When people different from ourselves share their stories, it can build empathy and it can build connection."

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Up next ➡️ Dr Lilian Nwanze chairs a learner panel with John O’Driscoll, Nikita Thompson, Swelihle Millicent Dlamini and Helena Wall.

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💬 Discussion feedback: "Library and community education centres are the only place left in communities where you don't have to spend money. So they need to be protected and invested."

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💬 Discussion feedback: "Community education opens many doors and is the bedrock to inclusion within communities. Many people start with a hobby and may end up at a level five."

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Up next ➡️ A roundtable discussion on 'Connecting Communities'. Follow along for participant feedback and to join the conversation.

But first... a comfort break. ☕

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While thanking our members, our CEO @dearbhaillawless.bsky.social said ➡️ "you’re fighting the good fight and in this scary world of 2025 - we’ll keep working together for equality and social justice in and through adult education."

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Currently addressing our members and presenting the AONTAS Annual Report 2024 is our CEO, @dearbhaillawless.bsky.social ➡️ "Adult and community education must continue to be a collective movement for social justice and human rights."

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Our auditor, Forvis Mazars Ireland, presents our 2024 financial statements to ensure transparency, accountability and informed decision making. 📊

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Kicking off the AGM and welcoming attendees is John D'Arcy, Chairperson of the AONTAS Board. ➡️ "We see accountability as being central to maintaining our reputation for excellence."

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Our 55th AGM is about to begin! We are looking forward to welcoming our members to discuss governance matters, share knowledge, hear a learner panel, and vote on new board members. #AGM25

🚨 The AONTAS Annual General Meeting is just around the corner.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear a learner panel, contribute to discussions, and connect with others in the adult and community education sector.

📆 22nd May
🕐 10 AM – 1 PM

Register here ➡️ www.aontas.com/events/aonta...

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