Who we are
We are Just Kids was founded in late 2016 by a group of London-based lawyers who are motivated by the belief that education has a vital role to play not just in preparing children for the world of work but also in creating informed and responsible citizens.
In our ever-changing world it is more important than ever that citizens (both young and old) are educated about their rights and responsibilities and are willing to speak up when key values are under threat. We aim to give children the tools required to do this by providing interactive training sessions at the primary school level covering human rights, gender equality, the rule of law and refugees.
Each session is specifically designed to be accessible for all levels, thought provoking and fun. We believe that by engaging children at a young age we are giving them an invaluable foundation which they can build on as they progress through their school life and into the wider world.
/*Julianne Hughes-Jennett -
Julianne is a Partner at Quinn Emanuel who has worked in the area of Business and Human Rights since 2004. She holds an LLM in Human Rights Law, and is a recognised commentator on business and human rights issues. She is a member of the Sounding Board for the Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration, a trustee of the Schools Consent Project and is the founder of 'We are Just Kids'.
Sarah Baddeley -
Sarah is a former city lawyer who now works for Plan International, a humanitarian and development organisation which works to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. She provides legal advice to the organisation to enable them to fulfil their aim of ensuring that every child has the chance to learn, lead, decide and thrive. She is passionate about what she does and believes that the future of our society rests with the children of today. It is this belief which led her to become one of the founding trustees of We are Just Kids.
Liz Perks -
Liz Perks is the Treasurer of We are Just Kids and responsible for its accounts and funding. She works as a forensic accountant and is a Director of Haberman Ilett Ltd and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Liz was inspired to join the charity by her primary school aged son, who has a very strong sense of fairness and equality that made her realise that this is a crucial age to start teaching children about human rights.
Sarah Michael -
Sarah is a previous legal aid lawyer, who has been working as a pro bono lawyer in city firms for over 5 years. Sarah has a keen interest in Access to Justice and Human Rights and is experienced in managing volunteers and working with the charity sector, as well as representing individuals. Being a mum of two young boys Sarah is also passionate about engaging with children about important issues and helping them understand the world around us.
Lindsay Morison -
Lindsay is a competition lawyer currently working at the Competition and Markets Authority, the UK’s main competition and consumer law regulator, where she is also a co-founding member of the organisation’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group. A former adviser at Citizens Advice and with experience volunteering in the charity sector providing advice and support to victims of domestic violence at Solace Women’s Aid, Lindsay feels strongly about the importance of teaching children about gender equality, fairness and tolerance. Lindsay is one of the founding trustees of We are Just Kids.
Lekha Sharma -
Lekha Sharma is a trustee of We are Just Kids and joined the team in 2019. She is the Deputy Head (Head of Curriculum) at a primary school in South London and is passionate about curriculum design which provides all pupils with a well-rounded, rich education that isn't limited to just academic development. This inspired Lekha to join the charity and support in providing pupils with access to valuable information about human rights.
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