Protect Accent
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Accent focused bias can not be buried in the clutter that is unconscious bias. we want to bring it to the top of the equality agenda and shine a spotlight on it
Joined June 2019
Far removed from being a barrier, your accent is your super power, your story and your sound of belonging. This World Accents Celebration Day, let’s rise above voice bias, celebrate our unique accents and reclaim our authenticity. #protectaccent #celebrateaccents
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All of these have made it clear that embracing your accent is not merely about pronunciation, it’s about power. Your accent is a unique tool that can cut through both digital and real-world noises, help you to stand out, build genuine human connections and assert your identity.
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From social media to AI - AI-generated voices the pressure to conform has never been greater. We now live in a cacophony of noise where standing out isn’t just desirable but it’s essential for survival.
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Happy World Accents Celebration Day! This year’s focus is on owning our authentic voices. We now live in a hyper-connected world that is filled with many voices and voice authenticity is drowning.
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Accent discrimination is an issue that impacts us all, and it must receive an acknowledgement within UK equality law. Together, we can make strides in addressing accent bias by supporting our petition at https://t.co/CFlFTgnpud. Please find the link below:
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Additionally, Bradford City’s designation as the UK City of Culture 2025 and Protect Accent's campaign to recognise accent as a protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act highlight the importance of representation and recognition.
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This focus aligns seamlessly with our mission at PROTECT ACCENT. Listening to Aluki Kortiek advocate for the inclusion of the Inuit language in the UN Sustainable Development Goals has illuminated the critical importance of ensuring that every voice is valued and included in our
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This important theme reinforces ECOSOC's dedication to equity and progress, highlighting key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Good Health (SDG 3), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work (SDG 8), Life Below Water (SDG 14), and Partnerships (SDG 17).
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The theme for ECOSOC 2025 is "Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that no one is left behind." https://t.co/r9sPley4v8
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The theme for ECOSOC 2025 is "Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals to ensure...
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PROTECT ACCENT has initiated a campaign to designate accent as a protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act. We encourage you to add your voice to this important effort by signing the petition. Please click the link below to participate. https://t.co/PYV6W9vosp
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End Accent Discrimination - Make Accent a Protected Characteristic!
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https://t.co/PYV6W9vosp PROTECT ACCENT has initiated a campaign to designate accent as a protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act. We encourage you to add your voice to this important effort by signing the petition. Please click the link below to participate.
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End Accent Discrimination - Make Accent a Protected Characteristic!
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We remain resolute about our vision and mission, and it’s onward and upward from here.
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The event was an eye-opener, and both speakers and participants went home with newfound knowledge and many takeaways. This is the fourth year of the annual World Accents Celebration Day, and it has been the most successful.
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Special thanks to Micheal Alhouse, Piers, and Professor Archibong for their outstanding contributions. From K-pop to pop to Afro music, the events were a great success. In Nigeria, we had over 140 people attend the event, and the room couldn't contain us.
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The recent World Accents Celebration Day events at the University of Bradford and the University of Port Harcourt were a huge success! The launch of the Protect Accent Society was incredibly successful, and we are grateful to all the attendees.
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