The American Bar Association invites you to a series of virtual panel discussions during the UN Commission on the Status of Women 68th session and the NGO CSW68 Forum. These virtual events are free and open to all. No advance registration is required.
American Bar Association
ABA Virtual Events at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 68th Session and NGO CSW68 Forum
Learn more: http://ambar.org/CSW68
SCHEDULE OF ABA VIRTUAL EVENTS
Women Judges and Inclusive Justice Systems
Monday, March 11, 2024, 12:30-2:00 pm EDT | Virtual
No advance registration required.
Join the live webinar: https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/94080147744
In English with simultaneous language interpretation in Dari
Celebrate the International Day of Women Judges on March 10 by joining us for an engaging discussion with women judges who will share inspiring stories, practical insights, and reflections from their experiences on the bench. The panelists will delve into the critical importance of independent judiciary, the safety and security of women judges, collaborations with support services for victims, and actions to build more inclusive and equitable justice systems for everyone.
Featuring resources and initiatives of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; ABA Judicial Division; and ABA International Law Section.
OPENING REMARKS
Mary Smith
ABA President
INTRODUCTION
Steven Richman
ABA Representative to the United Nations
MODERATOR
Hon. Heather A. Welch (ret.)
Chair-Elect, ABA Judicial Division
PANELISTS
Hon. Michelle Childs
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Hon. Anisa Rasooli
Former President of the Court of Appeal Serious Crimes of Corruption (Afghanistan); Senior Advisor, Afghan Women Judges Association
Hon. Sarah Wheelock
Minnesota Court of Appeals
CLOSING
Renee Dopplick
ABA Deputy Representative to the United Nations
Women’s Legal Empowerment and Access to Justice
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 12:30-2:00 pm EDT | Virtual
No advance registration required.
Join the live webinar: https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/97411451509
Explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts aimed at fostering legal empowerment and overcoming barriers to justice so that women and girls can exercise their legal rights, seek access to justice, and live free from violence and fear. The event will shed light on the challenges women and girls face in accessing justice systems and will explore effective approaches and initiatives to empower them with the tools, knowledge, and resources to assert their rights, seek legal remedies for violations, and access support systems, particularly in cases of gender-based violence in public and private life.
Featuring resources and initiatives of the ABA Center for Global Programs; ABA Rule of Law Initiative; Center for Human Rights; Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence; Commission on Women in the Profession; Civil Rights and Social Justice Section; Center for Pro Bono; and Young Lawyers Division.
OPENING REMARKS
Mary Smith
ABA President
INTRODUCTION
Nancy Kaymar Stafford
ABA Representatives and Observers to the United Nations
MODERATOR
René Morency
ABA Representatives and Observers to the United Nations
PANELISTS
Roula Allouch
Of Counsel, Bricker Graydon; Executive Board Chair, ABA Center for Human Rights (United States)
Gretchen Hunt
Director, Office for Women, City of Louisville, Kentucky; Community Liaison, ABA Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence (United States)
Elizabeth Njambi
Founder, Wakili.Sha; One Young World Ambassador (Kenya)
Carole Painblanc
Council, Paris Bar Association [Avocats Barreau Paris] (France)
End Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 12:30-2:00 pm EDT | Virtual
No advance registration required.
Join the live webinar: https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/91887400320
Violence against indigenous women and girls remains a serious human rights concern, perpetuating cycles of trauma and injustice within indigenous communities. Join us for this critical conversation on how to confront violence against indigenous women and girls, including the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW). Our esteemed panel of indigenous legal and justice professionals will describe actionable strategies to expand prevention efforts, strengthen legal protections, provide access to justice, and advocate for approaches to empowerment.
Featuring resources and initiatives of the ABA Center for Global Programs; ABA Rule of Law Initiative; Center for Human Rights; Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence; Commission on Women in the Profession; Judicial Division; Civil Rights and Social Justice Section; International Law Section; and Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.
OPENING REMARKS
Mary Smith (Cherokee Nation)
ABA President
MODERATOR
Linda Benally (Diné Nation)
ABA Representatives and Observers to the United Nations
PANELISTS
Hon. Sarah Deer (Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma)
Chief Justice for the Prairie Island Indian Community Court of Appeals; University Distinguished Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Indigenous Studies Program, University of Kansas
Makalika Naholowa’a (Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian)
Executive Director, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation; President, National Native American Bar Association
Hon. Melissa L. Pope (Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi)
Chief Judge, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Court
Lauren van Schilfgaarde (Cochiti Pueblo)
Assistant Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Women’s Leadership in Climate Action and Resilience
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 12:30-2:00 pm EDT | Virtual
No advance registration required.
Join the live webinar: https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/99436695790
Climate-responsive approaches grounded in human rights and the rule of law can empower women, particularly marginalized and vulnerable women, to claim their rights and participate in sustainable development. If you are passionate about advancing gender equality and addressing climate change, join us for this engaging discussion about women’s leadership in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time–building a more resilient and sustainable future for all. Legal and justice professionals and climate resilience experts will highlight current initiatives in South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands to empower women’s leadership in climate action and resilience.
Featuring resources and initiatives of the ABA Center for Global Programs; ABA Rule of Law Initiative; Center for Human Rights; Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence; Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources; and International Law Section.
OPENING REMARKS
Mary Smith
ABA President
MODERATOR
Kathleen Hom
ABA Representatives and Observers to the United Nations
PANELISTS
Jadelee Marquez
Program Director for the Right to Resilience, ABA Rule of Law Initiative
Hon. Linda Strite Murnane
Associate Justice, High Court, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Mai Taqueban
Executive Director, Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center, Friends of the Earth Philippines
CLOSING
Renee Dopplick
ABA Deputy Representative to the United Nations
ORGANIZED BY ABA CENTER FOR GLOBAL PROGRAMS
ABA Center for Global Programs
- Representatives and Observers to the United Nations (website)
- Rule of Law Initiative (website)
- Center for Human Rights (website)
LEARN MORE: https://ambar.org/csw68