LDIA Presents: Love Around the World & A Global Perspective on Discrimination

During this event, our panel of speakers will address the topic of discrimination by looking back on the recent International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17, and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21.

Minority group members often face discriminatory practices in multiple areas of social life, including housing, employment, healthcare, and education, among others. Many might have experienced a situation in which they have found themselves excluded, harassed or treated differently without justification, only because of their biological, physiological or personal characteristics, their origin or language, their abilities, manifestations of belief, or preferences

Panelists:

• Fleur Pierets, Belgian artist, writer and award-winning LGBTQ+ activist
• Pablo Perez, an international Human Resources and D&I professional
• Jasmine Cooper, Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Steptoe
• Justice Mupara, Founder and Operations Manager of Zambezi Africa Tours, based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with extensive experience both in Southern Africa and Europe

Moderator:

• Anna Duron, Senior Associate, Ashurst & LDIA Board Member 

About LDIA

The Legal Diversity & Inclusion Alliance (LDIA) was launched in Brussels on January 31, 2019 and is a joint initiative of Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Van Bael & Bellis. 

LDIA's commitment to diversity and inclusion takes the form of a pledge to eliminate discrimination in the workplace, to promote an inclusive organizational culture, and to take tangible actions to fulfil the goals outlined in our charter. 

These are:

• Building a cross law firm alliance, focusing on diversity and inclusion
• Exchanging good practices on diversity and inclusion
• Raising awareness of non-discrimination and diversity issues by combining efforts in organizing events, workshops, training sessions, etc.
• Working to create a diverse and inclusive work environment
• We strongly believe that combining our efforts will greatly aid our progress towards achieving these goals.