India Celebrates World Values Day: Bringing Values To Life

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October 17, 2024

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October 17, 2024 1:00 pm

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Valuesthon 2024

Join this celebration of WVD with prominent speakers from India and around the world giving us powerful insights into the different practical ways that we can bring our values to life in all aspects of our daily lives – in the personal and family sphere, in our spiritual lives, in our lives at work or in education, and as good citizens and engaged members of society.

The event will start at 4pm and end at 5.30 pm Indian Standard Time (11.30 am to 1.00 pm BST).

Organised by the Universal Spirituality and Humanity Foundation, Public Police NGO and West Bengal Federation of United Nations Associations

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Speakers

**Dr Neil Hawkes**
A well known worldwide as a speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. He was co-founder of LivingValues Education, founder of International Values based Trust and its educational arm Values-based Education (VbE), and a co-founder of Global Alliance for Values-based Education. He is one of the UNITAR experts on ethical leadership and is part of the Values20 task group advising the G20 leaders. He has written several books including “From My Heart, transforming lives through values”.

**Jyoti Kalash**
For 36 years served in senior positions in various parts of the Indian Government in both domestic ministries and as a diplomat overseas. He is a writer, artist and singer, and has won several prestigious awards. He has also represented India twice in the ASEAN-INDIA Car Rally which covers 9,000 kms through SE Asia.

**Rupkatha Sarkar**
Is the Principal of La Martiniere School for Girls in Kolkata, an internationally renowned school which has been recognised as one of the “Best Girls Schools” in India. She serves in an advisory capacity for several school and college boards, and has been recognised by the British Council for her work incorporating an international dimension in her school curriculum and mentoring other schools in the network.

**Dr Ann Marie Mealey**
Has had a 20 year career in education as a lecturer, researcher and a senior leader in the public and private HE sectors. She is the author of books, articles, blogs on ethics, moral theology and learning and teaching and the producer of a well-known podcast that centred around the motto ‘education for hope.’ Ann Marie sits on multiple boards for schools, charities and other organisations that wish to deepen their understanding of educational standards, ethics, faith, mission and values in the contemporary world.

**Ram Karan Verma**
has 40 years’ experience with the Indian Government, the United Nations, World Trade Organisation. and World Bank. He is Chief Mentor, Techno India Group and an experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Management, Organizational Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, and Analytical Skills. He graduated from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, MBA.

**Charles Fowler**
Global Coordinator World Values Day, chairs the Human Values Foundation, which uses positive values to promote young people’s social and emotional development, helps run the UK Values Alliance, is project partner of the Collaborating Centre for Values-based Practice for Health and Social Care at Oxford University, and part of the steering group for the Global Alliance on Values-based Education (GAVE). He is also a delegate at Values20, the G20 engagement group.

**Dr Rahul Varma**
a multifaceted Corporate Executive & Philanthropist with a distinguished career in diverse roles spanning nearly 40 years. A leader whether Corporate or Charity with a strong vision and dedication to his commitments. He has held Strategic Senior Positions with Large Companies in India as Director, CEO and President. Currently heading Several Social Impact Initiatives and Foundations and has been awarded National & International awards for service to Humanity.

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