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SUMMARY:IBAHRI Showcase: Women ‘firsts’ – how does international and dome
 stic law help (or hinder) women to succeed in Australia and elsewhere?
DESCRIPTION:Gender equality is a fundamental aspect of international huma
 n rights and Australian anti-discrimination legislation. However\, the p
 recise meaning of equality is debated and the means by which equality is
  achieved are unclear. As more women attain prominent positions\, what e
 ffect does this have on the meaning and application of concepts such as 
 equality and affirmative action?\n\nThe panel will be comprised of emine
 nt women who have broken the glass ceiling in their professions\, includ
 ing the legal profession. They will discuss women’s rights and women’s a
 dvancement in the context of their own histories\, as well as in relatio
 n to domestic and international laws\, and other factors\, that helped o
 r hindered them.\n\nThe session will complement the sessions being held 
 by the IBA’s Women Lawyers’ Interest Group on gender diversity for lawye
 rs (Thursday 0930 – 1045) and the business and law firm management aspec
 ts of increasing the ratio of female talent in law firms (Monday 0930 – 
 1045).\n\nThis IBA’s Human Rights Institute encourages legal professiona
 ls to attend this showcase to discuss best practice\, share personal exp
 eriences and participate in a substantial Q&amp\;A component with the pa
 nellists.
LOCATION:Room C3.3\, Convention Centre\, Level 3
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