Will we ever achieve gender equality? - Miriam González Durántez

Miriam Gonzáles Durántez is the Founder and Chair of Inspiring Girls, a charity dedicated to raising the aspirations of young girls around world by connecting schoolgirls and female role models. The campaign has launched in Serbia, Spain, Italy, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Colombia with more in the pipeline for 2018 and beyond. She is also the co-chair of law firm Dechert LLP’s International Trade and Government Regulation practice. She previously served as a senior cabinet member for EU External Relations Commissioners Chris Patten and Benita Ferrero-Waldner, responsible for EU relations and trade with the Middle East, the U.S. and Latin America, as well as being a FCO adviser during the UK Presidency of the European Union. Miriam is a member of the European Council on Foreign Relations, a non-executive member of the Board and Audit Committee Chair of UBS Limited, and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Instituto de Empresa in Spain. Recorded at The Tabernacle in London in May 2018. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: http://5x15stories.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5x15stories