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: "Empathy and Action: Women and Girls in Carceral Settings." International Day of Women Judges 2024. 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. This year, our focus is on the theme to reflect on the challenges faced by women within prison systems and to recognize the importance of empathy in understanding their experiences and the necessity of taking concrete actions to preserve their rights.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. Through empathy, and proactive measures, women judges are spotlighting the needs of children with incarcerated mothers, ensuring that their voices are heard. Together, let us strive to build a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #10March, #IAWJ, #WomenJudges, #WomenJudgesofEmpathy, #IDWJ2024, #WomenInJustice #WomenForJustice.

EVENTS: on March 10th at UNHQ; The International Day of Women Judges 2024 will be held to celebrate Women Judges. On March 11th, The 3rd annual "Women in Justice/for Justice" high-level event to celebrate the International Day of Women Judges will be opened by the Minister of Justice of Austria, and the UNODC Executive Director, and will feature a discussion with high-level experts from different regions on the theme "Inclusive justice = resilient justice" exploring questions. Watch the livestream!; On March 8th; A webinar dedicated to examining the challenges encountered by children with incarcerated mothers will be organized by the International Association of Women Judges. This event will serve as a platform to illuminate the empathy and proactive efforts undertaken by women judges in addressing the often-overlooked circumstances faced by infants who accompany their mothers in carceral settings. Register to participate!

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.

STATEMENTS: Read the Statement of Greeting from the IAWJ President on the International Day of Women Judges: Watch the statement by the Hon. Judge Ivy Velasco of the Court of Philippines on International Day of Women Judges 2024 and read the Statement of the the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Judicial Council and the East West Management Institute on International Day of Women Judges 2024; March 10th.