Annie Lennox: ‘I had a real deep dive into the world of poverty’

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s about bringing everyone round a physical table.” It was founded at a time when the word “feminist” wasn’t as accepted as it is today, Shah and Lennox agree. It’s a culture of rape, a culture of violence, murder, stalking, all of it Lennox says she’s now “prioritised” The Circle in her day-to-day life, rarely performing, instead pivoting her focus to her political and social activism. “It’s almost a way of life for me,” Lennox says. I feel that it’s essential for me to find my way to contribute.” The Circle supports women and girls who are determined to forge a future free from violence and inequality.