Gender Equality
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.
IDLO Director-General, Jan Beagle's Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November 2021
Regional Practitioner Dialogue: Community Paralegals, Customary and Informal Justice Systems, and New Pathways to People-Centred Justice
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 | 9:00 – 13:00 CEST
Regional Practitioner Dialogue: Community Paralegals, Customary and Informal Justice Systems, and New Pathways to People-Centred Justice
G20 Ministerial Conference | Justice for Women and Girls: A Transformative Approach to Women’s Empowerment
Justice For Women And Girls: A Transformative Approach To Women’s Empowerment
Written Contribution to the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment
A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action
EVENT | Thursday, 9 September 2021 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm CEST
A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action
HRC 47 | Annual Discussion on Women's Rights
47th Session of the Human Rights Council | Annual Discussion on Women's Rights - Panel 2: Gender-equal Socioeconomic Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
6 July, 2021
Geneva
Delivered by Mark Cassayre, Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, IDLO
Director-General Jan Beagle Video message at the HLPF side event Climate Justice: Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
Justice for Women and Girls: Galvanizing Action for an Equal Future
Climate Justice: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
WEBINAR | Thursday, July 8, 2021| 12 pm to 1.30 pm EDT
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The COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant threat to the right to food for populations, and especially for marginalized groups. In many countries, COVID-19 is intertwining with pre-existing factors affecting food security and nutrition, by limiting the access to affordable and nutritious food, including lack of economic opportunities, extreme weather conditions, ongoing conflicts and more.
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For over 15 years, IDLO has been assisting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan develop accessible, accountable, effective and efficient justice sector institutions. While significant progress has been made, many challenges remain, frequently perceived to be rooted in the ongoing conflict, the impact of insecurity and the public’s fear for their safety. There is a strong need to address the concerns and goals of the justice sector and find innovative solutions and methods to strengthen its resilience.
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Lack of access to a fair and equitable justice system is one of the most pressing problems confronting modern Somalia on its path towards stability and reconstruction. Informal justice systems, offering alternative dispute resolution are often much better placed to respond to the immediate justice needs of many Somalis seeking justice, as they have more legitimacy and are more easily accessible. To enhance access to justice in Somalia, it is therefore essential to engage with the alternative dispute resolution systems.
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The Government of Mongolia has taken a number of legislative and policy steps aimed at tackling domestic violence. While the new legal framework undeniably offers an improved, holistic and more victim-centered approach, its practical implementation and adherence to ensuring the needs of victims requires significant technical assistance, ongoing monitoring, and effective coordination among all the relevant actors.
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