AGM and International Women’s Day Celebration

By IMECE | Posted: Mar 8, 2024 |

8 March 2024 – On International Women’s Day, Imece held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a vibrant celebration. The day commenced with an engaging session of user consultation, affirming the voices and needs of those we serve, followed by an inspiring speech delivered by Chair Yasemin Pınar. Pınar expressed gratitude to all service users, emphasizing the pivotal role they play in Imece’s longstanding mission to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) for over 42 years. She acknowledged, “We wouldn’t be where we are today without your solidarity.”

Director Şenay Dur then took the stage, providing an overview of the challenges faced in the past year, particularly highlighting the impact of the earthquake in Turkey within our communities. She emphasized that it had been a particularly challenging period, as many families in our community have still been affected by trauma as a result. Despite these challenges, Imece remained resolute in its mission to support women.

agm and international women's day celebration

Şenay Dur presented the Annual Report for the year 2022-2023, sharing impactful statistics: Imece provided 19,649 interventions to 1,652 unique women and children across 30 London boroughs during this period. Additionally, the centre facilitated 2,193 therapy sessions, 2,829 one-to-one telephone advice sessions, and supported 186 women with No Recourse to Public Funds. Imece also conducted VAWG training sessions for 475 professionals.

VAWG Service Manager Çiğdem Aslan, IDVA Service Manager Anıl Göktürk, and Advice and Information Service Manager Emel Yüksel provided insightful information on their respective services, highlighting Imece’s holistic approach to support.

After a delicious lunch, service users, volunteers, and staff came together to celebrate International Women’s Day with live music and dance, fostering a spirit of solidarity.

As we reflect on our achievements and look towards the future, Imece Women’s Centre remains steadfast in its dedication to empowering and supporting women from all walks of life.

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