Women Must Be at the Table: A Simple Suggestion to Improve Meaningful Access to Justice for All Women (CSW70 Side Event)



In the panel discussion, we explore how to increase women's seats at all decision-making processes so that our participation would bear fruit that people can feel and appreciate the fact that we live in society where rule of law exists for all.

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Women Must Be at the Table: A Simple Suggestion to Improve Meaningful Access to Justice for All Women (CSW70 Side Event)


Economic and Social Council

Location: 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

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