Supporting death penalty reforms in Kenya
Rule of law: We have been collaborating with Reprieve, an international human rights NGO, and Lineal, a leading legal tech company, to support widespread reforms of the death penalty in Kenya following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
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"It's made a huge difference to my life"
Employability: We talk to students from Duke's Aldridge Academy, Tottenham, about their experiences of being mentored by Linklaters staff.
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Mentoring Works
Employability: We celebrate 20 years of collaboration with ELBA's Mentoring Work scheme enabling young people to learn about the world of work and develop essential skills. Hear from students, teachers, and Linklaters volunteers about the impact of mentoring over 1000 students so far.
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Realising aspirations around the world
Employability: Our commitment to helping individuals aim high and reach their full potential extends to all corners of the globe - from Hong Kong, to Stockholm, to Dubai.
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Supporting Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Enterprise: Linklaters volunteers support over 100 entrepreneurs in East Africa with Grow Movement. Hear from Flavia, Enid and Nathan, who were helped to grow their businesses - a tourism company in Uganda, an events and publications company giving a platform to women and a business providing access to safe drinking water in Rwanda.
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Protecting coral reefs in Kenya
Environment: Linklaters Amsterdam are working in partnership with REEFolution, a Dutch foundation which aims to conserve coral reefs in Kenya. By combining local and scientific knowledge, REEFolution supports local communities by training and certifying community members as ‘Reef Rangers’.
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Supporting victims of trafficking
Access to justice: From law reform to legal clinics, find out how our people are using their skills to join the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery across Asia.
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Acting for LGBT asylum seekers
Access to justice: We work with people seeking asylum who are fleeing persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and make sure they can access the justice they deserve.
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