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Young Women's Speech Contest

The Young Women’s Speech Contest organised by the Women's Federation for

World Peace (WFWP) in South London. The event aims to provide young

women with a platform to express their opinions, beliefs, and values through

public speaking. The Speech Contest has been held annually since 2015,

offering participants the chance to develop their public speaking skills and

compete for monetary prizes. This year’s theme is "Women Leading with

Creativity - Encouraging Innovative Leadership and Governance".


Speaker 1: Chantelle Kaaria, a film producer and community action practitioner,

emphasises the importance of creativity and narrative in leadership. She

discusses how women can use their emotional intelligence and intuitive

leadership to make impactful decisions and foster positive societal changes.

Using examples like Angela Merkel’s leadership during the refugee crisis and

the Dove Real Beauty campaign, she illustrates how emotional intelligence and

narrative strategies can lead to effective and humane decision-making. The

speaker encourages women to embrace their emotional and intuitive strengths

to create positive changes in society.


Speaker 2: Bernice Siguio highlights historical examples of women who have

used creativity and resilience to overcome challenges and achieve success. She

encourages women to harness their unique qualities and creativity to inspire and

lead others. She emphasises that creativity provides freedom and enables

women to empower themselves and others. She shares examples of women

who have used creativity to overcome challenges and achieve success, such as

Madam C.J. Walker, who built a successful business despite facing significant

obstacles.


Speaker 3: Asho Musse, a student in Health and Social Care, shares her

experiences working as a family practitioner. She discusses her role in

assessing parents' abilities to care for their children, many of whom face

challenges. She shares her personal experiences and the importance of

emotional intelligence in leadership. She emphasises how women can use their

emotions to build deeper connections and make more accurate decisions,

advocating for the value of intuitive leadership.


Conclusion:

The event concludes with feedback from the judges, who commend the

participants for their passion and engagement. The winners are announced and

the first prize winner is given direct entry to the National Speech Contest in

Central London.

First Prize: Chantelle Kaaria.

Second Prize: Asho Musse

Third Prize: Bernice Siguio

The event highlights the importance of providing young women with

opportunities to develop their leadership and public speaking skills.










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