Justice For Women Report (English, Spanish)

Date of Publication:

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

About This Publication:

#Justiceforwomen and girls is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda, with its commitments to gender equality (SDG 5) and its promise of peaceful, just and inclusive societies (SDG 16). The High-level Group on Justice for Women worked to better understand common justice problems for women, make the case for investment and identify strategies that work. In their report they call to action justice leaders of all countries and sectors, to accelerate implementation of the global goals for gender equality and equal access to justice for all.

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Executive Summary	English [3] \| Spanish [4]
Handout	English [5]

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