Jaskeet Briah: A newcomer's view of the protection space

"I walked out feeling like I was part of this community"

Jaskeet Briah
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COVER reporter, Jaskeet Briah, shares her thoughts on this year’s Women in Protection Network Conference as a newcomer to the protection world and her key takeaways from the day.

Last week, I attended my first in-person event since joining the protection industry at the start of the year, and despite my nervousness, the conference certainly lived up to the hype. The mere idea of an event centred around raising awareness of the need for more female consumers to buy protection and to encourage more women to work in the sector is inspiring, let alone feeling inspired the day itself. The entire event created a safe space for panellists and delegates alike to share their thoughts and experiences. Typically, conversations on female-focussed issues can cause a div...

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