PURPOSE: Women’s representation in the judiciary is key to ensuring that courts represent their citizens, address their concerns and hand down sound judgments. By their mere presence, women judges enhance the legitimacy of courts, sending a powerful signal that they are open and accessible to those who seek recourse to justice. The entry of women judges into spaces from which they had historically been excluded has been a positive step in the direction of judiciaries being perceived as being more transparent, inclusive, and representative of the people whose lives they affect. By marking the day, we will reaffirm our commitment to develop and implement appropriate and effective national strategies and plans for the advancement of women in judicial justice systems and institutions at the leadership, managerial and other levels.
FORUM: "AI in the Courtroom – Women Judges Pioneering Technology for Justice.” International Day of Women Judges 2025. This year, we will focus on Artificial Intelligence in the Courtroom. Women judges contribute to the quality of decision-making and help to build trust in the judiciary. The fight against corruption and other crimes can only be successful if the judiciary is inclusive, diverse and offers different gender perspectives. As we celebrate the International Day of Women Judges, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals, especially the most vulnerable among us. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #10March, #IAWJ, #WomenJudges, #WomenJudgesofEmpathy, #IDWJ2025, #WomenInJustice #WomenForJustice.
EVENTS: On March 10th at UNHQ; The International Day of Women Judges 2025 will be held to celebrate Women Judges.
On March 10th, starting at 9:00 AM EST/3:00 PM CET and WAT/ 5:00 PM EAT will be held a Webinar entitled “AI in the Courtroom – Women Judges Pioneering Technology for Justice.” by the International Association of Women judges (IAWJ). Women judges worldwide will discuss how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their judicial practice to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and tackle gender-based violence (GBV) cases. Today, we celebrate progress and commemorate the pioneers who paved the way for women in the judiciary. While strides have been made, the fight for equal representation continues. Let’s keep pushing for a more inclusive justice system. Register here!
CONFERENCES & WEBINARS: Get informed on the IAWJ upcoming events!
CAMPAIGN: The campaign “Tech for Justice” shows how women judges are using data and technology to address pressing court system issues, including the problem of congested prisons. With the campaign “Women in Justice, women for justice” to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary, to celebrate the progress that has been made and raise awareness about the challenges ahead.
PODCASTS: Only through the active participation of women, on equal terms with men, at all levels of decision-making, we’ll be able to achieve sustainable development, peace and democracy. Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Join the 2024 International Day of Women Judges. "Empathy and Action: Women and Girls in Carceral Settings." campaign and spread the message. You can also edit a template and customize it. Watch the Poster; Get the communications materials!
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The establishment of the International Day of Women Judges pursuant to the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75/274 of 2021. marks an important milestone in global efforts to ensuring gender equality and addressing gender-related judicial integrity issues. The General Assembly Resolution explicitly notes with appreciation the work of the Global Judicial Integrity Network of UNODC “to incorporate women’s representation issues into judicial systems”. With its mandate rooted in the UN Convention against Corruption, the Global Judicial Integrity Network has been emphasizing the crucial role of the judiciary in fighting corruption.
Observe the International Day through education and public awareness-raising activities, in order to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary.
Celebrate the small number of women have been, or are part of, the judiciary, particularly at senior judicial leadership positions.
Enhance Women’s representation in the judiciary systems.
Bring together female judges to learn from each other's lived experiences and provide a source of solidarity.
The International Day of Women Judges is co-organized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the UN-Women, the United Nations Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional organizations, and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, associations of women judges.