The Rose Window

  The Voice of Global Feminism 
The magic of March includes International Women's Day 2021 and  Mother's Day. On this month's Vocal Revolution Zoomcast (video below - or listen on Apple Podcasts) Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle shared how we can support, celebrate and empower the voices of women and girls worldwide
Here's some reflections on our conversation - we'd love to hear yours! 

1. Circles of Connection
This is the power of the circle ... to bring the voices of women
to the forefront. - Raakhi Shah
When I heard Annie Lennox speak about her charity The Circle at an IWD March 2017, which supports women to form circles which ripple out to community, social, national and global levels, I signed up immediately.  The Circle works on the premise that when women join together, they empower each other. The Circle is made up of overlapping circles- there's a Music Circle, a Healthcare Circle, a Lawyers Circle and Circles for global regions.

2.Global Feminism
 It’s about bringing together a collective of women across borders, building those connections and really supporting each other.
- Raakhi Shah
Global Feminism, the core concept at the centre of the Circle, is based on the understanding that the experiences of women around the globe are diverse and that feminism needs to be supportive and inclusive of women who are excluded or vulnerable.



3.Tea Breaks Down Barriers
You can always hear a cackle of laughter between women, no matter what they’re doing. - Raakhi Shah
Reflecting on how we can build cross-cultural understanding, Raakhi told the story of the Global Music House, where working with Irise International, young women from Uganda and the UK joined together through the power of music to create a global dance hour that people around the world enjoyed.  Having fun, laughing and drinking tea together is all part of making a difference and building connections.

4. Happy International Women's Day!

IWD is such a pivotal global moment for everyone to think about being inspired and recommitting to women’s rights - Raakhi Shah

8 Days of Action - 1st - 8th March
Ideas for ways you can get involved:


Amplify the women in your #CirclesofChange
Celebrate your mum daughter/ granny/ friends/ colleague/ neighbour/ community pioneer/ frontline heroine/ role model. Share and tag The Circle.

Virtually march at the Care March for Women on Sunday 7th March

Join The Circle's IWD Event with Annie Lennox in conversation with Baroness Lola Young on Monday 8th March.

Make a pledge for gender equality
This can be as simple as making time for a chat with a good female friend.
I pledge to continue donating and raising funds and awareness for The Circle
and to continue the work of amplifying women's voices in choirs and coaching.

Wishing you a Magical March and empowering, inspiring
International Women's Day & Mothers Day


  Be well, be safe, breathe deep, sing loudly  
Lots of love, virtual hugs and good singing vibes

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I'll be virtually marching for women over 8 days of activism 1st-8th March
on my Social Media - do come and join me!