Lesley Abdela

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Lesley Abdela Biography

Lesley Abdela MBE, winner of the ‘2009 UK Woman Political Journalist of the Year’, has worked in over 40 countries and is a fascinating after dinner and keynote speaker.

Gender, Democratic Empowerment & Human Rights

Lesley has had experience as a civilian working in post-conflict Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Aceh Indonesia and Nepal, as well as a journalist. She is an expert consultant advising governments, international organisations and civil society on democracy, women’s human rights and gender.

Lesley Abdela's Award-winning Career

Lesley started her career as an advertising executive, then researcher in the House of Commons, House of Lords and stood for parliament. Her award winning work spans over 20 years in the fields of gender, human rights, human resources and democratic empowerment.

Media

As an experienced and accomplished public speaker and TV & radio presenter, Lesley has been a guest on;

BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
A Good Read
Great Lives
BBC World Service
Question Time
Have I Got News for You

Awards

Lesley Abdela has won numerous awards for her work including:

1996 UK Woman of Europe to recognise her substantial contribution to the status of women in Europe
Honorary Doctorate from Nottingham Trent University for her work on human rights
MBE for services to women in politics/public life
Dods & Scottish Widows Women In Public Life Awards
Nancy Astor Media Award for best article in a UK national daily newspaper about women in politics

Published Work

Lesley's published work includes;

After Dinner & Keynote Speaker

With her vast experience in women's rights, politics and democratic empowerment, Lesley Abdela is an interesting, articulate and experienced speaker.

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Lesley Abdela News

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Journalist, broadcaster & speaker, Lesley Abdela wins 2009 Woman Political Journalist of the Year Award

10th March 2009

Journalist, broadcaster and speaker on the international circuit, Lesley Abdela is the 2009 Winner of the Dods & Scottish Widows Women In Public Life Awards. Lesley has over 20 years experience in the fields of gender and democratic development and was one of the New Statesman’s Top 50 Heroes Of Our Time (2006)

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11th June 2013

This year’s Ted Global conference is taking place in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Some of the world’s most accomplished speakers will take to the stage to talk about the political, economic and environmental issues that we face in today’s society.

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30th May 2013

TED Curator and keynote speaker, Chris Anderson, has given his advice and knowledge on how to give a killer presentation.

Katie Derham on Living with an Entrepreneur

6th June 2013

TV Presenter and awards host Katie Derham wrote recently about the realities of being married to an entrepreneur after reading ‘Start Up Life: Surviving and thriving in a relationship with an entrepreneur’ written by married couple, Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor.

Jasmine Birtles Teaches Companies How to Save

23rd April 2013

Financial expert and TV presenter, Jasmine Birtles, is teaching companies how to stay rich without really trying.

Noreena Hertz Finishes New Book

4th April 2013

Keynote speaker and leading futurist, Noreena Hertz has finished her most recent book, which will be published in the US and the UK in September 2013.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones Plans To Extend Business

20th February 2013

Farmer and after dinner speaker, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, plans to sell his well known, high end meat to Jamaican supermarkets and extend his clothing range.

Women to Watch in 2013

7th January 2013

Forbes has released a list of the twelve women to watch over the coming year.

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24th December 2012

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Frances Cairncross Talks University Funding

17th September 2012

Keynote speaker on education, Frances Cairncross, spoke to the Independent about the failings of the current education system.

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