Laïla El-Métoui (pronounced: lila el-mehtwee) is a multi-award-winning Equity and Wellbeing Educator with nearly 40 years of experience across education, inclusion, and social justice in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Globally recognised for her engaging, practical, and participatory training style, Laïla blends lived experience, thought leadership, and a profound commitment to equity to inspire meaningful, lasting change.
As a former teacher trainer and global consultant, Laïla designs and delivers transformative learning experiences that are inclusive, interactive, and grounded in real-world impact. She is fluent in multiple languages and brings a deep cultural sensitivity to her work, connecting effectively with communities and organisations across continents.
Laïla is the founder of several pioneering initiatives, including:
- Pride in Education – providing free training and resources to promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion in schools
- Educating Out Racism – a platform tackling systemic inequities in education
- SWANA Queers (formerly UK Queer Arabs) – amplifying LGBTIQA+ voices from Southwest Asia and North Africa
- Proud London Councils – a pan-London LGBTQ+ network for local government staff
- Embassy Model Summit (co-founder) – driving LGBTIQA+ inclusion within global corporations focused on the SWANA region
Her leadership has earned widespread recognition:
- 2025 DIVA Power List Honoree
- 2025 myGwork Top 20 Trailblazing Lesbians
- 2025 & 2024 UN Women UK Delegate
- 2024 Top 50 National Diversity Power List
- 2023 Trans Ally Finalist, Trans in the City Awards
- 2023 Bank of London Rainbow Honours (shortlist) for SWANA Queers
- 2021 Top 100 Pride Power List
- 2020 Stonewall Lesbian Role Model of the Year
Despite living with an invisible disability, Laïla remains a powerful force for inclusion, challenging systems and transforming spaces wherever she works.
Choose Laïla El-Métoui to elevate your event or training – a speaker and educator who doesn’t just speak about inclusion but embodies it.
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