Every Woman's Right to Learn

[Background] [Aims] [Audience] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

Our vision

Imagine a world where the ambitions, dreams, talents and skills of girls and women are not limited by the barriers they face simply because they were born female. Imagine how the world would benefit from all their energy, creativity, brain power, passion, and 'know how'. Continuing gender inequality is an unacceptable source of large-scale injustice. But it's also an unacceptable waste of women's hidden potential. We know things can, and should, work differently and that learning is the key to unlocking a better future. That's our vision. We hope it will be yours and that you'll join us in making it a reality.  

NIACE has a long history of supporting women's right to learn through our research, publications and events and last year organised an event that celebrated the 100th International Women's Day. Women started drafting a manifesto for women's access to learning at this event and worked through the year to produce Every Woman's Right to Learn which  is being launched at this event.

The gender gap has undoubtedly narrowed since the first International Women's Day in 1911. Women have made gains in many spheres of life - economic, political, health, educational - but there is still much more to do to win full equality. Moreover, in a climate of funding cuts and continuing economic uncertainty, there is a danger that some of this progress, and particularly the essential services that support it, will be lost as the poorest people, families and therefore, women, are  hardest hit.

Learning provides a route for women of all ages and backgrounds to find and fulfil their potential, whether it is at work, in their communities, or in discovering a creative talent or passion. It enables them to become leaders, to inspire others, to get things done and make changes in all spheres of life. Learning opens doors to employment, to progress at work, and better paid jobs with better conditions. Many women already benefit from adult learning and we celebrate their achievements. But many still don't participate or have access to the advice, guidance and support they need to take up and get the most out of what's available.  You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating women's achievements through learning and  building the movement for Every Woman's Right to Learn.

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Aims

The conference aims to:

• To launch A Woman's Right to Learn - a manifesto for women's learning - and kick start activity to protect existing opportunities for women's learning, and create more of them
• To gather materials (learning, campaigning, research...) to help us all take action to achieve the Manifesto's ambitions
• To stimulate new thinking, practical ideas, creative solutions to building a better future for women in adult learning
• To celebrate women's achievements through learning and inspire us all think more about how adult learning can address women's inequality

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Audience

• Learners
• Teachers
• Volunteers and community activists
• Learning support staff
• Trade unionists
• Social entrepreneurs
• Decision makers interested in promoting women's equality in learning
• All women and men who are committed to securing women's right to learn.
• We are very keen to include learners as well as those working in adult learning.

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Programme

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 Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 10.15am for a 10:45am start. The event will end with tea at 3:20pm
• Event fee per person: £35
  Free bursary places for learners and learning support staff. Places can be applied for by explaining your circumstances via email to events@niace.org.uk
  (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee)
• NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees.
• Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed.
• NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed.
• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed online application forms (one online application form per person)
• Video cameras may be in use at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration
• Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions
• If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions 

• Event date: Thursday 8 March 2012
• Closing date: Thursday 23 February 2012
• Cancellations are non-refundable.
• The full fee is payable prior to the event
• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event
• A 15 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille
• Places are to be reserved online - scroll up and click on Apply Now
• Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted
• Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event.
• NIACE reserves the right to reject applicants who are not from the target audience list.

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