International Association of Women Judges’ Post

Read the latest addition to the Intersectional Rewrites Blog Symposium: "What the European Court of Human Rights Can Learn from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Intersectionality". In it, Natalia Bórquez explores if a greater reception of inter-American standards by the European Court could enable the necessary intersectional approach to better protect the rights of women and girls. https://lnkd.in/daRafPYG

Leading with hope means advocating for women's rights in accessing justice. Despite the barriers we face, we stand strong in our commitment to breaking down those barriers. Let us empower women to navigate legal systems with confidence, dismantle discriminatory laws, and challenge societal norms that perpetuate injustice. Together, we can help create a future where every woman has equal access to justice and the power to shape her own destiny. #WomensRights #AccessToJustice #InternationalHumanRights

In 2023 Equality Now improved access to justice for 39.2 million women and girls worldwide, by using our exemplary legal skill and acumen to help change 14 laws in 12 countries. from: https://lnkd.in/dHreK24V

Twenty-one years! That’s how long it is projected to take, before laws against gender-based violence are universally enforced. The pace of reform on women’s legal rights is far too slow. This must change now to ensure progress towards the #SDGs. Together with partners, @UNDP is proud to drive policy and other changes needed to end gender-based violence.  Read @TheSpotlight Initiative’s latest compendium of good practices from across the globe: https://lnkd.in/ew_6ief6

🌟 **New release on rights-based approach to ending violence against women and girls !** 🌟 The newly released "Compendium of Innovative and Good Practices and Lessons Learned" from the Spotlight Initiative, is a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners to accelerate the fight against gender-based violence. This comprehensive report showcases over 50 case studies across six outcome areas and cross-cutting themes, highlighting the Initiative’s unique, rights-based approach to ending violence against women and girls. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners, offering insights that are innovative, high-impact, sustainable, and localized. Discover the transformative work and learnings that are making a difference around the globe. Dive into the full report and be inspired by the remarkable achievements and lessons learned. #SpotlightInitiative #EndViolence #GenderEquality #WomensRights #SustainableDevelopment UNDP 📖 Read the full report below

Why is Title IX important? It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government. In the 1990s, the federal government made explicit that Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual assault, because such misconduct impairs equal educational access. That tracked our evolving understanding of the various ways in which sex discrimination harms people, but it also set the stage for future controversy. In 2011, the Department of Education, along with the work of student activists, put a spotlight on sexual harassment and sexual assault, and colleges and universities were explicitly warned that if they did not investigate and adjudicate cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault appropriately, they may be violating Title IX, putting their federal funding at risk. In April, the Biden administration released its long-awaited revision of Title IX. At the time, the U.S. Department of Education told school leaders to prepare to work under the new guidelines beginning Aug. 1. Then came a surge of anger and legal filings. Republican attorneys general and far-right parent groups sued the Biden administration in a flurry of challenges, accusing the federal government of overstepping its authority. Parents from the anti-LGBTQ+ organization Moms for Liberty said the federal government was pushing parents out of the classroom and imposing “gender ideology” on their children. Beginning Thursday, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools will apply differently depending on where you live and attend school. The Trump-era Title IX regulations, which made it tougher for students and school staff to prove allegations of sex-based misconduct, will remain in effect in more than two dozen states – Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming – where litigants posed challenges.

The video was truly eye-opening. It mirrored a trend in society where men's issues seem overshadowed by women's concerns despite both being critical for our society's well-being. Although this video is from 2017 it has resurfaced recently for obvious political reasons but doesn't serve efforts to tackle men's issues. Jess Phillips's remarks in the video sadly reflect what many people encounter daily. Rather than directing any negativity towards Jess, I aim to shed light on the prevalent stigma and gender biases men face. I commend Sir Philip Davies for advocating for addressing men's issues within the government. It's crucial to understand that addressing men's issues doesn't diminish the focus on women's challenges; we can and should tackle both with equal urgency. Ignoring the struggles faced by men under the assumption of gender parity only widens the existing divide. The escalating male suicide crisis underscores the importance of addressing the underlying issues leading to these tragic outcomes. Neglecting these issues undermines organisations' significant efforts to combat this crisis. I would appreciate the opportunity to have a constructive dialogue with Jess to delve into the pressing concerns contributing to male suicide. This dialogue could help grasp the often-overlooked challenges that many men confront. Let's collaborate to foster a more inclusive conversation that acknowledges and works to resolve issues impacting all genders. https://lnkd.in/eUGJ6hXS #toughtotalk #breakthesilence #manup #mensissues #malesuicide #malesuicidecrisis

The U.S. has international legal obligations that it often fails to comply with, especially regarding women’s human rights in the country. A constitutional amendment that will secure a right to equality is a basic and necessary step. I write here on the importance of the #ERA this International Working Women’s Day.

If you're interested in issues relating to the human rights of trans and gender diverse people, you may be interested in this open access article (written by Paula Gerber and me) and published in the Alternative Law Journal: