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All the speakers at Breaking down Barriers have been carefully selected for their first-hand experience and knowledge of their subject areas which include gender, race, religion,\u00a0sexual orientation, transgender, age, disability and areas of well being.<\/p>\n<p>Organisations use storytelling via our guest speakers to effect change by sketching a vision and allowing people to connect on a deeper and meaningful level. It is a chance to engage with a diverse cross section of people which in turn helps to promote community cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>As they share their stories delegates begin to understand some of the barriers certain\u00a0sectors of the community face on an everyday basis because of difference such as\u00a0stereotyping, less favourable treatment, discrimination and hate crime. 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