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Tomorrow, UN Women Kenya and IDLO - International Development Law Organization launch a report on strengthening gender equality in Law. The fight for gender parity within and beyond the legal space is an ongoing conversation. So, as we wait for UN Women Kenya and IDLO to unveil their report, we can revisit the unique challenges female advocates face while establishing and running law firms. Find the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddvNBtGt

👩⚖️ Yesterday we celebrated International Women Judges' Day (10 April), a time to recognise and honour the vital role that women play in the administration of justice around the world. As an immigration lawyer, I understand the importance of having committed and competent women judges in the judicial system. In a world where gender equality remains a challenge, it is crucial to highlight the role of women in the fair application of the law and the protection of human rights. Women judges bring not only a diversity of perspectives, but also a unique sensitivity to gender issues and an ability to address injustices that disproportionately affect women and minorities. As legal professionals, we must work together to promote an inclusive and equitable justice system, where all people, regardless of gender, ethnicity or immigration status, can access justice fairly and without discrimination. 👩⚖️ On this International Day of Women Judges, let us recognise the hard work and commitment of all women who have dedicated their lives to the administration of justice and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality in the legal system. Let us celebrate together the transformative power of women in justice! Below I am, I don't want to be a judge, but I admire them very much, leaving work to be with my family :) #InternationalDayOfWomenJudges #GenderJustice #GenderEquality

🌐 PATHWAYS TO JUSTICE - Advancing Gender Equality in the Judiciary 🌟   "Duty bearers, including government agencies such as the courts, have a responsibility to dismantle institutional structures, whether legal or societal, that perpetuate discrimination".   ⚖️In the interview series with the UNDP JIN ASEAN Advisory Group, Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, Associate Justice at the Supreme Court of the Philippines and #genderequality Champion, delves into the pivotal role of the Judiciary in promoting equal treatment. Justice Singh shared profound insights on the challenges faced, initiatives implemented, and the path forward for creating a more inclusive judicial environment.   From defining gender equality in the context of justice to discussing the role of judges in addressing bias, Justice Singh provides invaluable perspectives on ensuring justice for all.    Read the full conversation to learn more about the complexities and opportunities for advancing equitable judicial systems in the Asia Pacific.    🔗 ibit.ly/9mI6W   Stay tuned for the next episode! 💬   #UNDP #JudicialIntegrity #CourtExcellence #InclusiveJustice U.S. Department of State, UNDP Philippines, International Association of Women Judges  

👩⚖️ Yesterday we celebrated International Women Judges' Day (10 April), a time to recognise and honour the vital role that women play in the administration of justice around the world. As an immigration lawyer, I understand the importance of having committed and competent women judges in the judicial system. In a world where gender equality remains a challenge, it is crucial to highlight the role of women in the fair application of the law and the protection of human rights. Women judges bring not only a diversity of perspectives, but also a unique sensitivity to gender issues and an ability to address injustices that disproportionately affect women and minorities. As legal professionals, we must work together to promote an inclusive and equitable justice system, where all people, regardless of gender, ethnicity or immigration status, can access justice fairly and without discrimination. 👩⚖️ On this International Day of Women Judges, let us recognise the hard work and commitment of all women who have dedicated their lives to the administration of justice and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality in the legal system. Let us celebrate together the transformative power of women in justice! Below I am, I don't want to be a judge, but I admire them very much, leaving work to be with my family :) #InternationalDayOfWomenJudges #GenderJustice #GenderEquality

Onwards and upwards we go in the movement for #GenderEqualityInLaw. Join the movement and let’s create an equal and equitable legal profession where women lead and expand access to justice for all. #WhenWomenLead=#Access2JusticeForAll

Today is the International #WomenInDiplomacy Day, during which women who negotiated peace agreements and strengthened international relations are celebrated. Furthermore, this day is used to remember women whose contributions were dismissed of history or whose achievements were attributed to men in higher positions at the time. Gender equality is not only a matter of human rights but also essential in fighting against a hostile environment that discourages women from using their voice, threatening their right and possibility to contribute fully to society. For example from some research it’s emerged that when women hold diplomatic roles in governments, better laws for ordinary people, environment and social cohesion are passed. Discover more on: https://lnkd.in/d4vsqxcC #internationalwomenindiplomacyday #un

Delighted to deliver another series of specialised judicial trainings for the 🇷🇴 Romanian National Institute of Magistracy this month and present (among other) on #EUgenderequality: ✅ Key EU directives in gender equality and non-discrimination ✅ Prohibition of discrimination under the #ECHR ✅ Direct and indirect #discrimination ✅ Burden of proof ✅ Recent CJEU/ECtHR case law ... and all this exactly when the 2024 Report on Gender Equality in the EU (available here: https://lnkd.in/dxSYkCnX ) was published by the EC, showing that several important milestones have advanced gender equality in the EU in the last years: - the Pay Transparency Directive strengthening the #equalpay principle - new #worklifebalance rights for parents and carers - the #EuropeanCareStrategy to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services - the adoption of the Directive on #GenderBalance on Corporate Boards the EU’s accession to the #IstanbulConvention to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence - the establishment of an EU network on the prevention of gender-based violence and #domestic violence Many thanks to Tania Miu for the continuous collaboration and looking forward to engaging discussions and impactful learning experiences ahead!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're thrilled to share our latest publication: "A Comparative Analysis of Gender Equality Law in Europe 2023". This report offers an overview of how EU gender equality law is implemented in the domestic legislation of 31 countries, including the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (EEA countries), and the United Kingdom. The analysis is based on country reports written by experts from the European Equality Law Network (EELN). Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezdhUb5D #GenderEquality #EqualityLaw #EELN

Chile: IBA releases latest report in series on gender equality in the law. The latest research on gender inequality in the global legal profession to be released by the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) centres on Chile. The 50:50 by 2030: A longitudinal study into gender disparity in law – CHILE RESULTS REPORT (Gender Report) is the sixth in the series launched in partnership with the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation. Respondents to the survey revealed that although women make up 39 per cent of lawyers in Chile’s law firms, they hold only 18 per cent of senior positions. https://lnkd.in/eWTACS4P

Back to school to learn about gender equality law.