Matthew Syed, writing in The Times in August last year talked powerfully about Martin Luther King who Syed claims "sought to build bridges, not erect more barriers.”
Our work on equalities (and indeed our conference) seeks to do that – to build bridges in the creation of a better and more equal society.
Leora Cruddas, chief executive of the Confederation of School Trusts said: "I am also delighted that Dame Rachel de Souza is committed to advancing equality for girls and women. I am also looking forward to welcoming Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala's father, peace, women's rights and education activist who will deliver the final keynote of our conference.
"The issue of safety, education and the right to participate in public life is a global issue. We are fortunate in the UK that education is a universal right and that many women hold positions in public life, but there is still more to be done even here in our liberal democracy. This is particularly the case in our social relations, the safety of girls and women and in better representation of women and Black people in public life, including in leadership, executive and governance roles in education.
"It is through education that we will build these bridges to a fairer and more just society.”
