Calgary teen wins Diana Award for helping youth get into law
'It's about diversity and representation and giving youth opportunities they wouldn't typically get as a high-schooler'
Author of the article: Jason Herring
Publishing date: Jul 04, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 2 minute read •
Eighteen-year-old Calgarian Jolie Gan, who has received the Diana Award for starting the Youth Leaders in Law organization, poses for a photo in downtown Calgary on Friday, July 2, 2021. Youth Leaders in Law aims to create opportunities for young women of colour to pursue a career in law. Photo by Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia
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A Calgary teen working to give women of colour an opportunity to pursue a career in law has received a British award for youth who make significant contributions to their community.