Since 2014 Women in Law International has connected with women in business and in other professions in order to network on, debate and propose solutions to women's balanced leadership.
By way of example the IFLR conference, which was free to in-house counsel was inspirational in brining Europe’s leading women lawyers to discuss and present effective strategies for career development. This included sessions on the importance of leadership; the role of mentoring, sponsorship and coaching; and practical guidance on how to build effective networks. Such topics remain important especially in the light of COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on leadership.
By way of example the IFLR conference, which was free to in-house counsel was inspirational in brining Europe’s leading women lawyers to discuss and present effective strategies for career development. This included sessions on the importance of leadership; the role of mentoring, sponsorship and coaching; and practical guidance on how to build effective networks. Such topics remain important especially in the light of COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on leadership.
Other events such as "Personal Development and Leadership Workshop", "Relaxation, Rejuvenation & Restoration Retreats" and "The Integrative Lawyer: Practicing Law with Integrity, Purpose, and Joy" resonate with the need to ensure health and happiness for the legal profession as a whole and to allow female lawyers to implement their values in their professional life.
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For those interested in events to enhance your health, happiness and balance please feel free to contact us.
Mindfulness and Well-being Retreat
There is no doubt that a regular retreat from the demands of modern living is most beneficial to achieve a happy, healthy life so that one can realise one’s full potential.
There is no doubt that a regular retreat from the demands of modern living is most beneficial to achieve a happy, healthy life so that one can realise one’s full potential.
As this is very important for all lawyers, Women in Law International offers retreats to address individual needs and priorities. Generally, a retreat highlights mindfulness, balance and well-being through programs designed to integrate physical and mental practices such as yoga, walking meditation, contemplation and mindfulness. Tools and techniques are provided to help one:
If interested in finding out more about participating in or sponsoring a retreat, please contact us through the Contact Us page. Please see www.Adhyatmik.org and www.BalancedLives.info for more information.
Writers’ and Creativity Retreat for Legal Professionals
It is often said that everyone has a book in them. What is true is that many have started – but not finished – a book, or have an idea just waiting to blossom. Why do we not finish (or start) these ideas? Lack of peace or time? Self-doubt? No guidance when or if we hit blocks? Probably a combination of all three. At Balanced Lives we believe that by helping you to structure your day, these problems will resolve themselves, especially when experiencing nature’s beauty. The writing and creativity retreat is designed to enable those problems to be overcome by –
There will be at least one organised afternoon out to clear the head with some wonderful local exploration and discovery. No more excuses now: it’s time to finish, or start, or even start and finish, that book of yours.
- balance and prioritize work and life obligations;
- bring clarity and a sense of purpose to one’s personal and professional life; and
- manage stressful and difficult situations without becoming emotionally and mentally drained.
If interested in finding out more about participating in or sponsoring a retreat, please contact us through the Contact Us page. Please see www.Adhyatmik.org and www.BalancedLives.info for more information.
Writers’ and Creativity Retreat for Legal Professionals
It is often said that everyone has a book in them. What is true is that many have started – but not finished – a book, or have an idea just waiting to blossom. Why do we not finish (or start) these ideas? Lack of peace or time? Self-doubt? No guidance when or if we hit blocks? Probably a combination of all three. At Balanced Lives we believe that by helping you to structure your day, these problems will resolve themselves, especially when experiencing nature’s beauty. The writing and creativity retreat is designed to enable those problems to be overcome by –
- Giving you an undisturbed time in an isolated peaceful setting to finish (or start) your book
- Beginning each day with an hour’s relaxation and visualisation, that will calm down any doubts and anxieties and allow you to get writing
- Providing an on-hand professional writing coach for both one-to-one help and a group session each day.
There will be at least one organised afternoon out to clear the head with some wonderful local exploration and discovery. No more excuses now: it’s time to finish, or start, or even start and finish, that book of yours.
Adhyatmik Foundation Events
We also invite you to explore the events page of Adhyatmik Foundation’s website, which offers many opportunities to learn how to bring health and balance into all areas of life. Click here for more information about Adhyatmik Foundation Events.
Past Dissemination Activities & Presentations
Presentations
Sexual Harassment Training Program
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Report on Observation of International Women’s Day 2019
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International Women’s Day 2020
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Presentation on the Eve of International Women’s Day 2021
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Message from the Desk of Dr. Linda Spedding...
Good day to All of you who I join to celebrate and observe National Girls Day today, 24 January 2023 and thanks to Kallol who kindly invited me to submit a few words even though I am unable to be present physically. Nevertheless as before I am very much with you at this time and I do hope that we can disseminate this message not only nationally but also internationally.
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. On 11 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 66/170 declaring 11 October 2012 as the inaugural day recognizing the importance of empowering and investing in girls.. As was emphasised in the UNICEF International Girls’ day on October 11 2022:
“Now more than ever, we must renew our commitment to work together so that girls enjoy and exercise their rights and can play a full and equal part in their communities and societies. Investing in girls is investing in our common future."
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
In the Address it was mentioned as follows:
“In 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. Yet, investments in girls’ rights remain limited and girls continue to confront a myriad of challenges to fulfilling their potential; made worse by concurrent crises of climate change, COVID-19 and humanitarian conflict. Girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness, and the protections needed for a life without violence. COVID-19 has worsened existing burdens on girls around the world and worn away important gains made over the last decade.
This is such an important initiative that is being honoured by SUK as we all work to make this World a better place. The National Girl Child Day is of course celebrated in India every year on January 24. While was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Government of India, to promote the eradication of the gender discrimination faced by girls in various phases of their lives. and to spread public awareness about the inequities that girls face in Indian society there is no doubt that this issue remains one of the most significant concerns to be resolved now, some 15 years later in 2023.
It may be mentioned here that some steps have been taken but need more understanding and support Beti Bachao Beti Padhavo scheme was launched in January 2015 at Panipat in Haryana. All India Expansion of BBBP covering all 640 districts was launched at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan on 8th March 2018. This scheme has made a change, people are proud of their girl child, but still, society is not yet ready to give them their due. BBBP is a the tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource Development. It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% financial assistance for District level component and the fund are directly released to the DC/DM’s account for the smooth operation of the Scheme.
As I have mentioned before this is about timely and needed empowerment. Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality is crucial to accelerating sustainable development. Ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls is recognised as being not only a basic human right, but it also has a multiplier effect across all other development areas. Hence in the time of Covid, by way of example and bearing in mind the challenges of environment, water scarcity and climate change there is no doubt that this is a vital concern to be attended to by society as a whole, including individual, regional, national and international stakeholders. Empowerment for girls is overdue: it a must at a time when we still see statistics that are most disturbing, such as the following:
Nearly 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 globally are not in education, employment or training, compared to 1 in 10 boys.
Indeed the whole issue has become a major priority that is vital to the wellbeing of the world as a whole. We need to raise awareness urgently and make practical suggestions to ensure collaboration and a positive change. UNICEF has suggested various ways.
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. On 11 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 66/170 declaring 11 October 2012 as the inaugural day recognizing the importance of empowering and investing in girls.. As was emphasised in the UNICEF International Girls’ day on October 11 2022:
“Now more than ever, we must renew our commitment to work together so that girls enjoy and exercise their rights and can play a full and equal part in their communities and societies. Investing in girls is investing in our common future."
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
In the Address it was mentioned as follows:
“In 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. Yet, investments in girls’ rights remain limited and girls continue to confront a myriad of challenges to fulfilling their potential; made worse by concurrent crises of climate change, COVID-19 and humanitarian conflict. Girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness, and the protections needed for a life without violence. COVID-19 has worsened existing burdens on girls around the world and worn away important gains made over the last decade.
This is such an important initiative that is being honoured by SUK as we all work to make this World a better place. The National Girl Child Day is of course celebrated in India every year on January 24. While was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Government of India, to promote the eradication of the gender discrimination faced by girls in various phases of their lives. and to spread public awareness about the inequities that girls face in Indian society there is no doubt that this issue remains one of the most significant concerns to be resolved now, some 15 years later in 2023.
It may be mentioned here that some steps have been taken but need more understanding and support Beti Bachao Beti Padhavo scheme was launched in January 2015 at Panipat in Haryana. All India Expansion of BBBP covering all 640 districts was launched at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan on 8th March 2018. This scheme has made a change, people are proud of their girl child, but still, society is not yet ready to give them their due. BBBP is a the tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource Development. It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% financial assistance for District level component and the fund are directly released to the DC/DM’s account for the smooth operation of the Scheme.
As I have mentioned before this is about timely and needed empowerment. Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality is crucial to accelerating sustainable development. Ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls is recognised as being not only a basic human right, but it also has a multiplier effect across all other development areas. Hence in the time of Covid, by way of example and bearing in mind the challenges of environment, water scarcity and climate change there is no doubt that this is a vital concern to be attended to by society as a whole, including individual, regional, national and international stakeholders. Empowerment for girls is overdue: it a must at a time when we still see statistics that are most disturbing, such as the following:
Nearly 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 globally are not in education, employment or training, compared to 1 in 10 boys.
Indeed the whole issue has become a major priority that is vital to the wellbeing of the world as a whole. We need to raise awareness urgently and make practical suggestions to ensure collaboration and a positive change. UNICEF has suggested various ways.