Hague Setting for Wide-Ranging Rule of Law Debate
The rule of law is emerging as one of the most pressing issues of this century. It is a cornerstone of peace, security, justice and development.

Gender inequality is an affront to human dignity, a challenge to the rule of law and an obstacle to development. Denying women of their rightful place in society – by depriving them of equal access to education, justice or livelihood – means robbing societies of the talent and potential of half of their members. In securing every social need from peace to food, the role of women has been shown to be paramount.
Although gender equality is increasingly a feature of national Constitutions, the law often continues to restrict women's rights and freedoms, dictates their submission to male relatives, or limits what they may own or inherit.
The rule of law is emerging as one of the most pressing issues of this century. It is a cornerstone of peace, security, justice and development.
CSW65 Side event | Eliminating Discriminatory Laws: Achieving Gender Equality on Paper and in Practice during Challenging Times
Opening remarks by Jan Beagle, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization
Wednesday, 24 March, 2021
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CSW65 Side event | Women Delivering Justice: Achieving Parity in the Justice Sector
Opening remarks by Jan Beagle, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization
Thursday, 18 March, 2021
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Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle, on International Women's Day
Today, IDLO stands with our partners, colleagues, and friends in celebrating women and girls across the globe, and in highlighting this year’s International Women’s Day theme: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”
The sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 15 to 26 March 2021.
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