Advancing Women’s Access to Justice in Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Leading experts discuss on the importance of strong and inclusive justice systems as critical to sustainable development and peace in post-conflict settings. Panelists consider strategies for increasing women’s meaningful participation in the justice sector and improving the implementation of gender-sensitive legislation, as well as share lessons learned from contexts and interventions that have effectively increased access to justice and legal empowerment for women. They also address additional challenges posed by COVID-19 and areas for priority action.

Cosponsored by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, and The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations