Millions of women and girls in all their diversity still face discriminatory laws, inaccessible justice systems, and structural barriers that prevent them from realising their rights.

All legal systems—including religious and customary systems—must uphold women’s equal rights, including in marriage, inheritance, guardianship, and economic life.

Gender‑responsive macroeconomic policies are essential to remove structural inequalities and support women and girls’ autonomy and agency.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are integral to justice. Legal systems must address all forms of violence, including digital violence, and ensure survivor‑centred, trauma‑informed approaches. You can read about how faith-based actors are advancing SRHR here.

Faith leaders play a critical role in shifting harmful norms and advancing gender‑just interpretations of religious teachings. You can read out recent report on social norm change here.

Tuesday 10 March | 10:15–11:30EDT | RSVP Here

Hybrid | Scandinavia House

Co-Sponsors: Ireland, Norway, Colombia Diversa, Sisma Mujer, Christian Aid, ACT Alliance, GIN SSOGIE, Norwegian Church Aid

This event explores feminist, intersectional approaches to transitional justice and how they can transform justice systems to better serve women and LGBTQI+ communities, drawing on grassroots expertise and global policy experience.

Tuesday 10 March | 15:15–16:30 EDT | RSVP Here

Hybrid | The Bahá’í International Community UN Office

Co-Sponsors: Sweden, Norway, UN Women, Government Offices of Sweden, Norway, UN Women, ACT Alliance; The Bahá’í International Community; Fos Feminista; Act Church of Sweden, Musawah, Norwegian Church Aid, GIN SSOGIE

This session brings faith actors, human rights advocates, and feminist organisers into conversation on how faith-based and rights-based strategies can dismantle structural barriers to justice.

Thursday 12 March | 08:30–10:00 EDT | RSVP Here

In Person | 150 E 42nd St, Floor 17 (American Arbitration Association)

Co-sponsors: Finland, UN OSAPG, UNDP, Occidental College, Tannenbaum, Lead Integrity, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, Finn ChurchAid, FELM and ACT Alliance

Highlighting multi-faith and civil society partnerships that increase women’s access to justice in armed conflict contexts.

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