On 12 March 2021 over 200 women had a great time at a virtual event celebrating both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day organised by Enfield Saheli.
Speakers included Kate Osamor – MP for Edmonton, Lord Rami Ranger, Cllr Kate Analue, Manmeet Singh Narang, Minister of Coordination, High Commission of India, Lady Mohini Kent Noon, author and filmmaker and Cllr Yasemin Brett.
Sohini Moksha performed a dance on the symbolic inner strength in a woman.
Lord Rami Ranger appreciated women’s role in the society and shared the story on how his mother struggled as a single woman and how he has learnt so much from his mother’s strength.
Manmeet Singh Narang, Minister of Coordination for High Commission of India (HCI) thanked Enfield Saheli and Krishna Pujara for inviting him. He talked about the support available at the Indian High Commission for destitute women.
The Project Support Officer, Rakhi Batra thanked all the distinguished speakers for their input in the interactive discussion.
CEO Krishna Pujara said, “During this difficult time - our clients represent some of the most isolated, vulnerable and marginalised people in the community. The current pandemic, and measures imposed to control it, have had an acutely negative impact on a group of already very vulnerable people, exacerbating existing mental health challenges for many of our clients now facing financial instability, escalating domestic tensions, bereavement.
“We’ve seen urgent calls for action for people from lower incomes and insecure housing, which show that ethnic minority is disproportionately affected by the crisis, and ultimately put at greater risk of physical, psychological and economic suffering. This vulnerability links to an inordinate increase in the incidence of mental health issues amongst sections of minority groups during this pandemic.”
Enfield Saheli is a women’s organisation and supports women going through a difficult phase in their lives
