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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.

CSW65 | IDLO at the Commission on the Status of Women

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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Empowering Women in Somalia's Alternative Disputes Resolution Centers

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Data, laws and justice innovations to address violence against women during COVID-19

By Ilaria Bottigliero, Rea Abada Chiongson, Marina Elefante, Nupur Prakash and Isabel Micaela Santagostino Recavarren

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Statement by Director-General, Jan Beagle on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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The Shadow Pandemic: Addressing gender-based violence during COVID-19

Violence against women has long been recognized as a global epidemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly escalated threats to women’s safety, security and access to justice.

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - 2020

Violence against women has long been recognized as a global epidemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly escalated threats to women’s safety, security and access to justice.

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Webinar - Justice For Women and Girls: Moving from Commitment to Action amidst COVID-19

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Strengthening the Legal Environment for Food Security and Nutrition of Vulnerable Groups as part of the COVID-19 Response and Recovery

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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