TheℓnewsLetterℓis a popularization platform of the National Contact Centre for Women and Science. It brings information about developments in the field of gender and science and activities of the Centre. The Vol. 1, No.ℓ2013 issue presents the Ombudsman’s Report on investigation of discrimination concerning the Centre’s complaint against the Czech Science Foundation where the Ombudsman confirms indirect discrimination. Another article explores the popularity of beauty contests in Czech universities.