Slavery and colonialism is part of our city’s history – we can’t change the past but we can change the consequences of the future. Join Irene Mosota to discuss recent work of Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group. In August 2022, the council’s policy and sustainability committee endorsed 10 recommendations produced by the independent Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Group, which was chaired by Sir Geoff Palmer and operated over an 18-month period between December 2020 and July 2022 involving public engagement. Irene Mosota chairs the new Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group, which will take forward the 10 recommendations of the review group.
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Irene Mosota
Irene is the CEO and founder of Knowledge Bridge. An organisation that supports companies with cross-cultural leadership, diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Irene also serves as the Independent Chair for the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Implementation Review Group, closely examining the city’s past and present with support from the City of Edinburgh Council. In addition to her work at Knowledge Bridge, Irene is the Deputy Chair at Social Enterprise Scotland, contributing to the growth of social enterprises.
With an MSc in Intercultural Business Communication, she brings valuable insights to the industry. As a Chartered Fellow for the CIPD People Profession and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Irene is committed to inspiring improved ways of thinking, acting, and fostering positive changes.
Beyond her professional roles, Irene is a community leader, human rights defender, and social justice advocate. She firmly believes in the equal worth of all people, regardless of their creed, ensuring an inclusive approach in all aspects of her work and advocacy.
