International Women’s Day 2022

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2022

This year’s theme is #Breakthebias. You can see some of the resources here from the campaign theme which says:

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Legal Women will run a social media campaign and would welcome your photos with similar poses (hands crossed in front), just send your photo with your name to info@ LegalWomen.org.uk Individual or group photos are welcome.

IWD 2022 campaign theme: #BreakTheBias (internationalwomensday.com) ■

Webinar event 8 March 15.30-17.00

The Law Society of England and Wales will be marking this by a webinar on 8 March entitled ‘Taking big strides: Eradicating micro aggressions to achieve gender equality in the legal profession’.

The Law Society will be focusing its international discussion on the topic of eradicating micro aggressions as a way of achieving gender equality in the legal profession. The speakers will discuss:

■ What are micro aggressions? What are some examples of these micro aggressions? What might be the specific impact of each?

■ To what extent are you aware of how often you and/or others around you use micro aggressions when speaking with or about others of another gender, race, etc.?

■ What are the risks associated with confronting micro aggressions?

■ How can we, as lawyers, contribute to becoming more self-aware of micro-aggressions to eliminate them from our language?

Lizzette Robleto de Howarth

The moderator of the event is Lizzette Robleto de Howarth, International Programmes Manager, the Law Society. The speakers are:

■ I. Stephanie Boyce President of the Law Society

■ Tiffany Alvoid Attorney and International Public Speaker

■ Natalia Callejas Aquino Partner at Aguilar Castillo Love (Guatemala)

■ Andrea Accuosto Suarez Partner at SNAbogados (Spain)

■ Emma Sutcliffe Partner, Simmons and Simmons

You can register for free here: Event summary – The Law Society.

In Person and Online: Tuesday 8th March 2022

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is hosting an event where the journalist, Sarah Travers, will interview four key female figures who have smashed the ceiling in their chosen career. Each guest will speak about their career journey and how some of the challenges they faced have shaped the female leader they are today.

The guests are:

■ Lady Chief Justice, The Right Honourable Dame Siobhan Keegan

■ Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, Naomi Long MLA

■ The Attorney General for Northern Ireland, Dame Brenda King

■ President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland Brigid Napier

The in person event is fully booked but you can attend online – Women in the Law – Breaking Down the Barriers – Online attendance Tickets, Tue 8 Mar 2022 at 17:30 | Eventbrite. ■