We welcome you to join The Circle, our members and our inspirational guest speaker at The Circle's first Cocktail Hour for 2021. On Tuesday 2 Feb 2021, between 6-7pm GMT be inspired by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, Lawyer, Political and Women's Rights Activist as she shares reflections on her new book, This Is Why I Resist, and the power of a Global Feminism in a conversation with The Circle's CEO - Raakhi Shah.

The conversation will be followed by an opportunity for relaxed networking where we invite you to enjoy a glass of wine, cocktail, chai or similar while you connect and be inspired by new friends in our zoom breakout rooms.

“Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a true force of nature who boldly and courageously speaks truth to power. She is fearlessly dedicated in her fight for racial justice and transformative systemic change, and with her resistance, she is shaking a nation out of its slumber.” - Annie Lennox, Founder of The Circle

This exciting event is open to all. There are complimentary places for all our valued members. Family, friends, partners and all those new to The Circle are welcome to join us by contributing a donation to The Circle to support us in empowering some of the most vulnerable and disempowered women and girls globally.

About our guest speaker:

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a Lawyer, Founder of Women in Leadership Publication; Political & Women's rights activist.

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu has taught intersectional feminism to female refugees and asylum seekers; scrutinizes government policies from a gender and diversity inclusion perspective; and co-organises women's marches and social campaigns. She is also a New York Attorney and Solicitor of England & Wales with broad expertise in the financial services industry, writer, public speaker and political commentator featured in mainstream and online media. She founded the Women in Leadership publication as a platform to drive positive change on topical issues that impact women globally through inspiring personal leadership journeys; and established She@LawTalks to promote women & BAME leadership in the legal profession through universities and secondary schools. An academic enthusiast, she has an Executive MBA (Cambridge); PhD (Birkbeck); LLM (London School of Economics & Political Science); MA (Westminster) and LLB Hons (Buckingham University).

About The Circle

The Circle is a unique and dynamic women-led organisation of global feminists empowering the most vulnerable and marginalised women and girls globally. Founded by singer, songwriter and activist Annie Lennox, The Circle is focussed on fighting for equality and safety for some of the most disempowered women and girls around the world. It is driven by the knowledge that when women come together and organise, they are a powerful force for change. We have long seen how the collective power of women throughout history has made significant change, and this is our unique strength. We are proud to have brought together a diverse network of women from all walks of life and backgrounds who have something in common: the belief that by working together we can create a world where women and girls have equal rights and equal opportunities.

Our vision for the future: Equality and safety for all women and girls in a fairer world. Our Mission *Building collective power to support and empower one million women and girls as changemakers globally *To build a dynamic community of global feminists We do this through: 1. Bringing together and inspiring diverse, passionate, and leading women to share resources, skills, networks and creativity to bring about change. 2. Solution-focussed fundraising, programming, and advocacy, focussed on Economic Empowerment and Ending Violence Against Women. Supporters of The Circle can get involved in a number of ways: 1. Joining our mailing list

2. Attending events

3. Signing up as a member or ally with a regular monthly donation of £5 or more

4. Donating to empower the world's most vulnerable women and girls

Visit our website to find out more - www.thecircle.ngo