Annie Lennox, Maisie Williams and Lily Allen are among the speakers who will address the state of gender equality at events over International Women’s Day. The Women Of The World London 2019 festival will feature a two-day programme on March 8 and 9, asking What Now? Maisie Williams (Ian West/PA)They will be joined by Julia Gillard, the first female prime minister of Australia to discuss her mission to dispel myths about female leadership, while Rizzle Kicks musician Jordan Stephens will talk about the effects of toxic masculinity. The second day will feature appearances by Sandi Toksvig, activist Munroe Bergdorf, the author of How British Justice Is Failing Women Helena Kennedy QC and Lily Allen, as well as author Reshma Saujani and Jenny Sealey. Lily Allen (Ian West/PA)The What Now?

Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2019 17:03 UTC