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Inspirational event for women’s day


Veteran broadcaster Anita Bhalla and communications expert Farzana Baduel were the guest speakers at an Asian Business Chamber of Commerce event to mark International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is celebrated


throughout the world to recognise the progress that has been made to inspire women and to celebrate their achievements. Anita Bhalla, who has enjoyed a career at the


BBC spanning 26-years, is currently chair of Performances Birmingham Ltd (Town Hall and Symphony Hall), the Creative City Partnership and a board member of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP. Farzana Baduel is founder and CEO of Curzon


PR, a strategic marketing communications agency used by international governments, corporates, luxury and cultural brands. ABCC director Anjum Khan said: “Over time,


International Women’s Day has evolved and now each year, thousands of events are held throughout the world to recognise the progress that has been made, to inspire women and to celebrate their achievements.


Celebration day (from left): Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner, Manjit Kang (ABCC executive committee member), Dr Haseena Lockhat (vice-president ABCC), Anita Bhalla, Farzana Baduel and ABCC president Saqib Bhatti


“The event attracted a wide range of


businesses from across the region and it provided an excellent opportunity to meet fellow members and enjoy a vibrant evening of networking in a relaxed atmosphere.”


Anita said: “There was a real buzz in the room,


upbeat and celebratory but this was balanced with a reality check of the task which still remains in front of us to ensure all women across the world have a fair deal free from exploitation.”


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