On this International Women’s Day, the Leicester Council of Faiths re-iterated its commitment to give women more recognition for the wonderful work they do to benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.
Leicester Council of faiths has recognised one of their long-standing board members Miss Smita Shah as a Honorary Life Member, making her the first woman to hold this title.
Commenting on the appointment, Fayyaz Suleman, the Chair, said, “Women don’t often get the recognition they deserve and all of us have a duty to highlight not only the contribution that women have made in history, but the positive impact that women are making today and will make in the future for the wellbeing of our nation and humanity in general. Many women also play an active part in faith communities in Leicestershire and I would like to thank all of them and urge them to continue and inspire others.”
On being appointed, Smita said, “It was the faith placed upon me by the Community Members of Jain Centre Europe that helped me to break the mould almost a decade ago by being elected as the first female president. This was both a proud and poignant moment for me and seems appropriate to recall so close to International Women’s Day.
“It is an honour again, a privilege and another first to be bestowed with the honorary life membership for Leicester Council of Faiths (LCOF) an organisation I have worked with for a long time and hold dear to my heart. To that effect I look forward to supporting and advancing the great faith worth undertaken by the LCOF.
“My experience across all sectors will put me in good stead to strengthen the work of LCOF. Similarly, my education that spreads over four continents helps me to understand different communities and share their cultures and different faiths. I look forward to reaching out to Leicester and Leicestershire’s Faith Communities by working with the LCOF Chair and Board members.”
