Lesley Abdela facts for kids
Lesley Julia Abdela is a British expert who works to help women get involved in politics and leadership roles around the world. She was born in 1945 and has received an award called the MBE for her important work.
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About Lesley Abdela
Lesley Abdela was born in London in 1945. She went to several schools and colleges, including Queen Anne's School and the London College of Communication. She studied art and printing.
Helping Women in Politics
Lesley Abdela has done a lot to help women have a stronger voice. She won the UK Woman of Europe award because of her efforts to empower women in countries like Central and Eastern Europe. To "empower" means to give someone the power and confidence to do things.
In 1996, she became the first Political Editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. This meant she wrote about politics for a popular magazine. In 2006, she was named one of the "Top 50 Heroes of Our Time" by the New Statesman magazine. This shows how much people respected her work.
In 1990, Lesley Abdela was given the Order of the British Empire award. This was for her services to help women advance in politics and local government. It's a special award from the Queen of England.
Finding a Historic Grave
In 2007, Lesley Abdela helped find the grave of a famous woman named Barbara Bodichon. Barbara Bodichon was an important person in history who fought for women's rights. Her grave was in a small churchyard in Brightling, East Sussex, about 80 kilometers from London.
The grave was old and needed repairs. Its metal railings were rusty, and the words on the tomb were hard to read. Lesley Abdela helped start a project to fix it. People raised about £1,000 to clean the tomb and repaint the railings. This helped preserve an important part of history.
Lesley Abdela's Past Roles
Lesley Abdela has held many important positions throughout her career:
- She was a member of the board for the British Council from 1995 to 2000. This organization helps share British culture and education around the world.
- She was a Governor at Nottingham Trent University from 1997 to 2000.
- From 1992 to 1997, she was a board member for the International Institute for Environment and Development.
- She helped start and lead a group called 'The 300 GROUP' from 1980 to 1985. This group worked to get more women into politics.
- In 1979, she was a candidate for the Liberal Party in a general election.
- She worked as a researcher for the House of Commons and House of Lords from 1977 to 1979. These are parts of the British Parliament.
Today, Lesley Abdela is a senior partner at Shevolution. This is a company that helps organizations improve gender equality. Gender equality means making sure that people of all genders are treated fairly and have the same opportunities. She lives in Burwash, East Sussex.
Books by Lesley Abdela
Lesley Abdela has written several books, often focusing on women's roles and rights. Here are some of her works:
- Abdela, Lesley and Tim Symonds (ed.), Breaking through the glass ceilings., (1991). This book likely talks about overcoming barriers that stop women from reaching top positions. ISBN: 1-874025-99-1.
- Abdela, Lesley, Do it! : walk the talk : a practical guide for employers on how to change the gender culture in the workplace., (1995). This guide helps employers create a fairer workplace for everyone. ISBN: 1-874025-30-4.
- Abdela, Lesley, What women want : a guide to creating a better and fairer life for women in the UK,, (1994). This book explores what women need for a better life in the UK.
- Abdela, Lesley, A strange old mother : no press pass for women’s magazines. ... of rights in Britain; 15,, (1994). This work discusses issues related to women's magazines and rights. ISBN: 1-873311-99-0.
- Abdela, Lesley, Women with X appeal : women politicians in Britain today., (1989). This book looks at women who are politicians in Britain. ISBN: 0-356-17184-1.
See also
In Spanish: Lesley Abdela para niños
