UNIS/MA/337
4 March 2024
VIENNA, 4 March (UN Information Service) – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will mark the third International Day of Women Judges on 11 March with a panel discussion on “Inclusive Justice = Resilient Justice.” The event will be opened by UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly and Minister of Justice of Austria Alma Zadić.
The event is part of the UNODC Women in Justice/Women for Justice initiative, which advocates for women’s representation and leadership in the justice sector with the aim of promoting fair, effective and efficient criminal justice systems for all.
This hybrid panel discussion will feature experts from different regions and focus on advancing efforts to support and inspire the next generation of women in justice through education and mentoring in law school and the workplace, engagement with the private sector and civil society, and other measures.
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75/274 designated 10 March the International Day of Women Judges.
Speakers include:
Time:
11 March 2024 from 14:00-15:30 hrs (CET).
Follow the event live on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/ k1o/k1oiepzgu8
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For further information, please contact:
Brian Hansford
Chief, UNODC Advocacy Section
Email: unodc-press[at]un.org
Mobile: (+43-699) 1458-3225
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