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Guest Speaker
Julian Falconer
Lawyer — Indigenous Rights & Civil Liberties
A prominent civil rights lawyer with deep expertise in Indigenous representation, Julian has been at the forefront of landmark cases shaping Canadian law.
International Conference Virtual Past Event
Be the Change
Be the Change Virtual Conference 2021
2021
Online
Online, Virtual Event
The Theme
"Law has always been an instrument of change — but who wields it matters. This conference centred the voices of young activists and legal professionals who are using the law not just to navigate the system, but to transform it."
Be the Change
Programme
Opening
Welcome & Introduction
Opening remarks from Future Lawyers International.
Session 1
Youth Activist Panel
Four young changemakers across climate, health equity, and human rights share how they are using advocacy as a legal tool.
Session 2
Lawyer Perspectives
Practitioners specializing in Indigenous rights, family law, and international human rights discuss the law's potential for social change.
Session 3
Networking & Closing
Open networking and closing remarks.
Speakers
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
JB
Guest Speaker
Joseph Berra
Director, Human Rights in the Americas Project, UCLA School of Law
Joseph leads human rights documentation and advocacy work across the Americas, bringing a global perspective on law's role in protecting vulnerable communities.
Youth Panelist
RL
Youth Panelist
Rachel Lim
Youth Activist — Conflict Studies & Human Rights
A Chinese-Malaysian youth activist specializing in conflict studies and human rights, Rachel works at the intersection of advocacy and international law.
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Youth Panelist
Isabela Rittinger
Founder, Bleed the North
At 18, Isabela is a Political Science student and menstrual equity activist who founded Bleed the North to fight period poverty in Canada.
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Youth Panelist
Ella Young
Climate Activist, Fridays for Future
An English climate activist with Fridays for Future, Ella spoke to the role of legal frameworks in the fight against climate change.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Be the Change Virtual Conference 2021.