South Asian Heritage Month
UK’s South Asian community stands are nearly 4.5 million people strong – making up the largest ethnic minority community in the country. South Asian minority groups include Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivians predominantly.
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The South Asian community makes up an integral part of the UK workforce, and therefore any leading business today must learn how to embrace diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
One of the best ways to do this is to hire an inspirational South Asian keynote speaker to address your organisation.
Pragya Agarwal
Visiting Professor of Social Inequality & Injustice at Loughborough University & Author of "Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias"Ritu Bhasin
Author of "The Authority Principle" & Winner of the South Asian Bar Association Diversity AwardZaheer Ahmad
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Haleon & Former Global Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion at GSKRaj Adgopul
TEDx Speaker & Life Coach Who Draws on His Challenging Upbringing in a Poverty-Stricken Village in Central IndiaMalala Yousafzai
The Youngest Winner of the Nobel Prize and Female Education Activist Who Survived an Assassination Attempt by the TalibanAsif Sadiq
Multi Award Winning Diversity Champion, Currently WarnerMedia (Warner Bros, CNN, Cartoon Network) Senior Vice President at WarnerMedia for Equity & InclusionZiauddin Yousafzai
Education Activist, Co-founder of The Malala Fund and Father of Malala YousafzaiWhy Do We Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)?
SAHM encourages reflection, education, and celebration of the diverse heritage and traditions that have shaped our communities and workplaces, fostering understanding, inclusivity, and appreciation for the significance of South Asian history and its lasting impact.
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When is South Asian Heritage Month?
South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated every year from 18th July to 17th August.
This is to honour key historical dates: the Indian Independence Act on 18th July 1947 and the Radcliffe Line’s publication on 17th August 1947. The dates highlight British influence on South Asia and coincide with the region’s monsoon month, symbolising renewal.
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Why Should You Hire a South Asian Heritage Month Speaker?
Our incredible roster of South Asian speakers includes prominent figures such as Harnaam Kaur & Asif Sadiq, who are known to speak about South Asian representation in the workplace and country as a whole.
Best placed to celebrate, educate & commemorate South Asian Heritage, our speakers will be an excellent addition to your SAHM celebration. Contact The BAME Speaker Agency & hire a speaker today!
