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Leadership for Peaceful Change – Women’s Critical Role in Peace Building

Run by The John & Pat Hume Foundation

The Hume Foundation, Thornhill College and the students involved in Global Sisters host a conversation with Monica McWilliams, Brid Rodgers, Marie Brown, Foyle Women’s Aid, Deputy Mayor Cllr Catherine McDaid and one of the students from Global Sisters.

The John and Pat Hume Foundation, Thornhill College and the students involved in Global Sisters are delighted to host a conversation with inspiring women leaders at 10.30am on Friday 16 October 2026 in the Thornhill College.

Speakers to date include Monica McWilliams, Brid Rodgers, Marie Brown, Foyle Women’s Aid, Deputy Mayor Cllr Catherine McDaid and one of the students from Global Sisters.

This is an event for schools. For further information contact: Pól Mac Fhirléighinn [email protected]

Who is running it

The John & Pat Hume Foundation

The John & Pat Hume Foundation was established in 2020 to support and inspire Leadership for Peaceful Change.

Who it is for

  • Invited guests only
  • Schools and educators

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Step-free access

Also on Friday 16 October

16 Oct

Tour or walk

Tour of Troubles and Beyond

Join our Modern History curator, Rebecca Laverty, for a guided tour of the Troubles and Beyond exhibition at Ulster Museum.

When
Fri 16 Oct · 11am–12pm
Where
Ulster Museum, Belfast
Free In person
16 Oct

Discussion or talk

Good Relations Stocktake

Holywell Trust & the Junction are holding a roundtable to discuss the state of play of Good Relations. Where are we now? What are the emerging challenges? Where do we go next to tackle these?

When
Fri 16 Oct · 11am–1.30pm
Where
Holywell Trust, Derry City & Strabane
Free In person Booking needed
16 Oct

Other

Creative Inclusion Showcase

Community Relations Forum will showcase artwork developed through its previous engagement with refugee and asylum-seeking women.

When
Fri 16 Oct · 12pm–1pm
Where
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Free In person Booking needed