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Welcome to our March newsletter! Last month, we wrote about the history of International Women’s Day, from the first women’s marches in the early 1900s to the present day. This month, we wanted to concentrate on Gender Equality.
 
While there is still a large gender equality gap that needs to be addressed, there have been significant steps forward towards a more equal world.
 
Let’s kick off this month’s newsletter by highlighting four of the most significant figures in history who have led the way for gender equality.

Leaders for Gender Equality

Emmeline Pankhurst
 
Along with her daughters and a small group of women, Emmeline Pankhurst led the way for women’s rights back in 1903, by founding the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). The WSPU was the birthplace of the famous Suffragette movement that paved the way for gender equality. Emmeline and her daughters were four of many Suffragettes who served a prison sentence for their actions.

Michelle Obama
 
Though she is most widely known as the ex-first-lady, Michelle Obama also made a name for herself through her activism work. She teamed up with fellow activists Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates to found the Girls Opportunity Alliance. The non-profit organisation works to support young women across the world in their education.

Claudia Jones
 
Claudia Jones is a pioneer of social equality and women’s rights, particularly that of Black and less privileged women. Her activism includes founding an anti-racist social equality newspaper in 1958 and penning the article 'An End to the Neglect of the Problems of the Negro Woman!' which encouraged others to understand the unique inequalities faced by Black women.

Malala Yousafzai
 
Malala Yousafzai is a leading inspiration for women worldwide. Her activism began from an early age, after her girls’ school was shut down as the Taliban took control of her town in Pakistan. Malala publicly stood up for girls’ education and, in doing so, made herself the target of an attempted murder at only 15 years of age. Once she had recovered and settled into her new home in the UK, Malala set up the Malala Fund alongside her ally father. This led to Malala being the youngest-ever receiver of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The Malala Fund is a charity that advocates free, quality education for every girl worldwide and supports activists who are challenging policies and governments that stand in the way.

What's new at Diversity+?

Our team has worked hard this month to create useful materials for you and your business in support of International Women’s Day. Following this year’s theme of #InspireInclusion, we concentrated on three topics most relevant to today’s workplace culture: Gender Pay Gap, Flexible Working and Leadership.
 
We gathered statistics to show how far we have come and how much we still need to improve. We also recommend some practical tips for supporting your employees and colleagues. Download our information sheets below, and let us know what you think!

Download Gender Pay Gap Info Sheet

Download Flexible Working Info Sheet

Download Leadership Info Sheet

Naeema has also been participating in many IWD events with firms and legal sector organisations. It is a welcoming learning experience for everyone involved, discussing fresh perspectives and coming together for a common cause. Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors wrote an excellent summary of our IWD event held with their Employment Law team. You can read their post here.
 
Speaking of blogs, in our most recent post, we shared the inspiring story of Tahina Akhtar. Tahina is a dual-capacity solicitor who combined her legal expertise and love of sport to save her local football club, Scunthorpe United.

Read Tahina's story

Current Vacancies
 
The Portal Trust Legal Internship (Paid)
JUSTICE
 
JUSTICE are inviting applications for two paid internships starting in May 2024. The positions are for three months and are funded by The Portal Trust.
 
The successful applicants will work closely with legal staff, conducting legal research, providing commentary on draft legislation, assisting with third-party interventions (where relevant), and supporting working parties exploring critical issues of law reform. The internship will provide the opportunity to develop research and drafting skills, engage with litigation and law-making processes, and be part of a small, friendly, and committed staff.
 
Note, there is specific criteria that applicants must meet, including:
 
Be under the age of 25
Be from a low-income or disadvantaged background, and
Permanently reside in an inner-London borough (listed at the link below)
 
JUSTICE is particularly keen to hear from applicants who are of a minority race, who have a disability or who are from a lower socio-economic background.

Learn more and apply

Law Clerks to the Lord President and Lord Justice Clerk
Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS)
 
SCTS are recruiting for two law clerks to work alongside the most senior and second-most senior judges in Scotland. Duties include assisting with preparation for appeal hearings, legal research and preparing summaries for upcoming cases, amongst many others.
 
Applications will be considered for both positions, unless clearly stated otherwise. The closing date for applications is 12th April.

Learn more and apply

Seeking Opportunities 

Raheela Kouser 

I am a Year 12 sixth form student seeking to study IT at University or pursue a degree apprenticeship in the near future. Currently, I am undertaking studies in IT, Business, Core Mathematics, and Media Studies.
 
I am seeking a work experience placement in IT/cybersecurity in the Walsall/Birmingham area. I am enthusiastic about pursuing a career in cybersecurity and am keen to gain practical experience in this field. I am therefore seeking work experience preferably during the week of 08/07/24 - 12/07/24, or alternatively at any time during the Summer holidays.
 
I believe that immersing myself in a professional environment within an IT/tech/cybersecurity company would give me an opportunity to gain relevant knowledge and skill set in this area. This would greatly inform and assist in my future career aspirations.
 
I am confident that an opportunity to work alongside established professionals in the cybersecurity sector in the Midlands would provide valuable insights and contribute significantly to my personal and professional development. I also believe encouraging females to pursue careers in IT is essential for promoting diversity, inclusion, innovation, and economic empowerment within the industry and society as a whole.

Get in touch with Raheela via Diversity+

Diversity Diaries
We need your input!

Our April publication of Diversity Diaries will be published on the 15th, and we are seeking entries on the themes of Culture Sharing and Cultural Festivals.
 
Have you attended a cultural festival and wish to share your experience? Maybe you have thoughts on ways we can help understand one another’s unique cultures or have had the opportunity to share your own culture with others outside of your community.
 
If you would like to share, please email us at hello@diversityplus.info with your entry by April 13th.

Events & Projects

We have a number of events and projects on the go at the moment!
 
Look Up and Beyond - our flagship project tackling gender equality in the workplace - is off to a terrific start. To continue the momentum, we are actively seeking members. Please see our LUAB Project Page for more details on the costs - and benefits! - of becoming a member.
 
We are also always on the lookout for schools and sponsors for our D+ in the Classroom project - helping to break barriers for young people looking to work in the legal industry. Read more about D+ in the Classroom here.
 
As for our events, we have visited lots of firms this month to contribute to International Women’s Day and Ramadan events. Keep an eye on our events page for any upcoming events, including full details of our CPD courses with the Law Society of Scotland.

Learn more about our projects

Want to know more about who we are and what we do?
 
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