The Courage to Speak
Finding your voice when the consequences of speaking out feel overwhelming.
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Inspiring courage. Challenging silence.
Empowering change.

MY STORY
Sarbjit Athwal is an global speaker, author and advocate whose journey from adversity to leadership is a testament to courage, resilience and determination.
After speaking out in a landmark British honour-killing case, Sarbjit went on to serve with the Metropolitan Police and founded True Honour Charity. Today she draws on lived experience and professional insight to challenge audiences to lead with courage and respond to injustice.
Her message reaches beyond safeguarding: one voice, one decision and one courageous act can make a lasting difference.
Explore my talks →SPEAKING
Thought-provoking talks tailored for conferences, corporate audiences, universities and public-sector events.
Finding your voice when the consequences of speaking out feel overwhelming.
Turning profound personal challenges into purpose, resilience and leadership.
How courage and conviction can challenge injustice and inspire change.
Women's empowerment, overcoming expectations and leading authentically.
Professional responsibility, hidden harm and the importance of acting safely.

MY BOOK
One story. A voice that crosses borders.
Shamed is Sarbjit's published memoir, recounting her experiences of forced marriage, honour-based abuse and the pursuit of justice following a landmark murder case.
Available in multiple languages, it is an important part of the story behind her work as an author and speaker.
The original book cover retains the author's published name.
Enquire about an author talk →MEDIA & EVENTS
Available for conferences worldwide, corporate leadership events, women's empowerment events, universities, professional safeguarding conferences and panel discussions.
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