This episode is split into two parts. It is a bit different to our usual in that we are speaking to Men. We believe that to realise and achieve full Gender equality women must engage with and work with men.

We believe that men can indeed be feminists, and that right now more than ever before we need more men championing women’s rights. We simply cannot leave men out of the conversation if we are to achieve gender equality. On that note, we are glad to have two male guests who are progressive, represent hope and see Women as equals. In addition to being forces in their fields and contributing to making society a better place from Policy, sustainable living and finding real, tangible solutions to issues facing the world today.

Adeyemi Adeyemi MBE is the Co-Chair for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network of NHS England and NHS Improvement and was awarded an MBE for services to Global Health policy. Ade is also a Global Health policy expert who is also a Director at the Think Tank Chatham House, where he supports Ministry of Health stakeholders across Africa, by strengthening their leadership and policy development capacities. He is also the Managing Director of the world’s biggest Global Health Jobs platform www.globalhealthjobs.com. Ade is also the founder and Executive Director for the African Healthcare Hackathon (www.ahhack.com), Ade is also studying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health and Social Medicine at King’s College London.

Calum Millbank is a Mechanical Engineer, currently working across the UK to decarbonise our cities. Calum has previously campaigned on social justice issues, focusing on climate.

Womens Refuges in the UK:

https://www.refuge.org.uk/

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/the-survivors-handbook/what-is-a-refuge-and-how-can-i-stay-in-one/ 

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/womens_refuges