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Want to use your passion and skills to #CHANGEIT and create a more inclusive and equitable world? Leave No One Behind is a social business competition, reaching out to Monash students and recent graduates for innovative ideas that address disadvantage in our local communities. You’ll walk away with the skills and knowledge to identify problems, formulate ideas, and execute social impact and business projects. You’ll also be in the running to win up to $10,000. The program will kick off on Saturday 11 August with a Social Innovation Summit. Spaces are limited. REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/RegisterLF

Since Australia said Yes to #MarriageEquality six months ago there have been 2,500 weddings of #LGBTI couples, and the recognition of another 3,000 such marriages that took place overseas. Moves are now afoot by religious organisations and others to protect their religious beliefs by expanding exemptions to anti-discrimination laws. This would have the effect of expanding the grounds on which people can legally discriminate against LGBTI people. How does Australia grapple with this balance between religious freedom and LGBTI people's freedom from discrimination? Check out this discussion between two of the very best legal minds. LEARN MORE: Paula Gerber in The Conversation: 'Six months after marriage equality there’s much to celebrate – and still much to do' https://theconversation.com/six-months-after-marriage-equality-theres-much-to-celebrate-and-still-much-to-do-97783

Congratulations to newly-crowned 2018 Miss Grand Australia - Kim Gundani! “As the first black African-Australian to represent Australia in an international pageant, I am honoured, humbled and grateful for the opportunity,” says Kim, a Monash JD student. “Miss Grand Australia is an opportunity to fulfil my purpose which is to serve and reach out to my community.” Kim is studying law with the aim of becoming a barrister advocating for children and families. “I have worked with children and families for over five years, and most of the women and children were victims of domestic violence,” she says. “With an understanding of the cycle of violence and the impact this has on the victim, I felt that I needed to be a voice.” Kim's commitment was not lost on the judges, who voted unanimously. "We fell in love with her brain before we fell in love with her beauty," says Dani Fitch, National Director of Miss Grand Australia. “Kim is an incredibly switched-on young woman with a big heart seeking to help others... Kim really brought together the whole package seamlessly, elegantly, and ever so eloquently,” says Dani. “We are looking forward to Kim's advocacy for UN Women Australia and continuing her messages of peace, equality and safety for all." Kim, who was a state finalist for this year’s Miss World Australia, says being Miss Grand Australia for the next twelve months is “an incredible platform to raise awareness about domestic violence against women and children.” Kim will now represent Australia at Miss Grand International this October. [📸 United Images]

"Is the United States’ decision sound in terms of international human rights protection?" asks Prof Sarah Joseph from Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. "Is it one that Australia, an HRC member from 2018-2020, should follow?" #longreads #UN #humanrights

Applications are now open for the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program. The program offers a range of opportunities and activities, helping to build on your self-understanding, strengthen your confidence in your existing abilities, and foster an ethic of service to the community. To hear more about the program, come along to the information session on Wednesday 27th June 2018, where current participants will talk about their experiences with the program and the application process. The session will be held from 2.00pm-2.45 pm at E365, 20 Chancellors' Walk, Clayton Campus. Register your interest for the info session via Career Gateway here: https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/4678059 Learn more about the Ancora Imparo Program here: monash.edu/student-leadership/ancora-imparo

Want to study + intern in Indonesia over Summer 2019? Apply now for a $3,000 grant to be part of the Law Professional Practicum (LPP). This program, offered via the Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies, gives students a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working in Indonesia’s legal industry via a 4-week supervised work placement. APPLY HERE by Sunday 1 July --> www.acicis.edu.au/programs/practicum/law-professional-practicum-lpp/ No background in Indonesian language is required to participate in this program.

Come to the World Law Forum conference on Privacy, Technology and Cyber Security in Melbourne this Friday 22 June. The aim of the conference is to create a dialogue between cyber security professionals, lawyers, businesses and policy makers to build a safe and secure cyber world. This conference will provide an opportunity for the evaluation of the effectiveness of new privacy laws in Australia, demystify the latest cyber security threats, attack mitigation strategies & technologies, and provide recommendations for businesses on best data protection practices. Law students are highly encouraged to participate in this conference. For more information, please visit www.worldlawforum.org/wlf-melbourne-2018.html

How can you use your law degree to pursue a career in tech? Register now for this special evening seminar featuring Telstra on Friday 22 June. As privacy laws and cyber security developments continue to be relevant to our everyday lives, you will learn how your law degree can put you in prime position.