To coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8 , Woman Up has collaborated with the School of Justice, at the University of Cumbria, to host the first ever Woman Up Justice conference.
Taking place on Saturday, March 4 2023 on the university’s Fusehill St campus in Carlisle, the conference will bring together women from all perspectives on the justice system.
The theme for the conference is ‘What does justice for women mean to you?’ and the keynote speaker for the event is Dame Vera Baird KC.
A high-profile British barrister and politician, Dame Vera has held roles as a Labour party MP and Government Minister, Solicitor General for England and Wales, Police and Crime Commission and Victims ‘Commissioner for England and Wales.
Other notable speakers include Dr Sue Hills from the Alice Ruggles Trust, Kally Cheema a Senior Coroner from Cumbria and DCI Vicki Coombes from Cumbria Constabulary.
The event will take place in the Learning Gateway and you can purchase tickets online.
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