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Annie Lennox in The Times

Posted on 16th January 2022

Annie Lennox in The Times

RARELY DOES A MOMENT OCCUR WHEN, AS AN ACTIVIST, I SENSE THAT SEISMIC CHANGE MIGHT BE IN THE AIR. THIS WEEK WILL BE ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS. I’M WRITING TO SAY THAT WE MUST SEIZE IT.

“I have spent years campaigning on social justice issues concerning the rights of women and girls. I feel driven by the conviction that it is essential to try, with the hope that with collective effort, things can be improved — while motivated by a combination of outrage and empathy.

But rarely does a moment occur when, as an activist, I sense that seismic change might be in the air. This week will be one of those moments. I’m writing to say that we must seize it.”

Annie Lennox calls on governments to take action against sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.

read the full article here: Annies Lennox Times article

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