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The AW partnership with the Global Pound Conference
We reported in Newsletter N° 18 that ArbitralWomen is delighted to be partnering with the Global Pound Conference Series (the “GPC Series”). This involves each organisation promoting the other on their respective websites. The GPC Series 2016-2017...
27 September, 2016
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ICC supports the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge
The ICC International Court of Arbitration was among the first organisations to endorse the Pledge before it was even launched on May 18, since it signed the Pledge on 8 May 2016. The ICC has...
13 July, 2016
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Unconscious Bias: Recognised and Managed?
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS: RECOGNISED AND MANAGED? Rashda Rana SC, ArbitralWomen President I want to start with my own sub heading the subliminal message that I want to convey to you today: “The positive thinker sees the...
22 June, 2016
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Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge: A Turning Point in the Arbitration History for Gender Equality
Following the blog posted on Kluwer Arbitration Blog on 2 June 2016 concerning the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge interesting comments were added to the blog that we share with our readers. This is a...
13 June, 2016
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Launch and Signature of the pledge on Equal Representation in Arbitration
The launch and signature of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) pledge on 18 May 2016 in London marked a historic moment in international arbitration. The Pledge has already been signed by over five hundred...
2 June, 2016
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Launch of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge.
The Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge is a call for the international arbitration community to commit to increase, on an equal opportunity basis, the number of women appointed as arbitrators. We aim to achieve fair...
30 May, 2016
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American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation, Inc. now accepting Initial Descriptions of Grant Proposals for Second Funding Cycle
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 – The AAA-ICDR Foundation is now accepting proposals for its second funding cycle. Interested organizations or individuals should submit a 1-2 page Initial Description of Grant Request no...
21 May, 2016
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A member’s report on the Second International Women’s Conference on 16 March 2016 at Unesco, Paris
On March 16, 2016, ArbitralWomen held it’s second International Women’s Conference. Over one hundred women from around the world with practices in alternative dispute resolution attended this Congress at UNESCO House in Paris, France. The...
29 April, 2016
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ArbitralWomen Launches YAWP
With the kind permission of GAR, authored by Lacey Yong ArbitralWomen has created YAWP, the first young group for female practitioners only, with an international executive committee chaired by Gabrielle Nater-Bass, partner at Homburger in Zurich....
11 March, 2016
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ArbitralWomen’s Revamped Website: An Unrivalled Hub for searching for Female Dispute Resolution Profiles
By Mirèze Philippe, Board member ArbitralWomen is delighted to publicise its new website offering new features for the international arbitration community. The website was presented at ArbitralWomen/CIArb International Conference at UNESCO House in Paris on...
11 March, 2016
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Report on the 64th session of the UNCITRAL Working Group II: “Arbitration and conciliation” (New York, 1-5 February 2016)
By Dr. Ileana M. Smeureanu, Board member The 64th session of UNCITRAL Working Group II (Arbitration and Conciliation) was held in New York from 1 to 5 February 2016. The session was attended by 56...
10 March, 2016
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Support for Student Teams competing in Vis Moot competitions
By Karen Mills, Board member Each year ArbitralWomen provides support for a number of teams competing in the Vis and Vis East Moot competitions, in Vienna and Hong Kong, respectively, by covering the registration fees...
7 March, 2016
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Good Initial Uptake for AW’s New Corporate Membership Rate
By Lucy Greenwood, Board member At the beginning of this year, ArbitralWomen began a pilot programme offering a corporate membership rate to a number of selected firms. We have been delighted by the initial uptake...
4 March, 2016
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Thomson Reuters Offers Free Access To ArbitralWomen Members
ArbitralWomen has agreed to partner with Thomson Reuters who offers ArbitralWomen members free access to the complete Practical Law Arbitration Global Guide, Dispute Resolution Global Guide and Enforcement of Judgements and Arbitral Awards Global Guide...
3 March, 2016
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Women Pioneers in Dispute Resolution
By Adela Llatja, Open Regional Fund South East Europe Legal Reform “Women Pioneers in Dispute Resolution” is a book showcasing the stories of a number of women in the field. The book is part of...
2 March, 2016
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