[CSW70] Advancing Women's Economic Rights in Law and Practice

Date: 10-03-2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 hrs (New York time)
Location: UN General Assembly Building (Conference room 8), New York

This CSW70 formal side event is organised by IDLO, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Government of the Netherlands, and in partnership with OECD, the Stand for Her Land Campaign, and Landesa.

While there have been great strides, discriminatory laws continue to persist and hinder women's full enjoyment of their economic rights. Evidence consistently points to serious gaps in ensuring legal protection for women and girls across various economic spheres – including women's access to property, land, employment, finance and credit, and business opportunities. Social inequalities, lack of access to resources and opportunities, and the absence of women’s voices in many areas of public and political life continue to exacerbate these gender inequalities. Furthermore, unresponsive justice systems impede women from claiming justice where their rights are violated.

Addressing legal constraints to women’s employment, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion can drive countries’ economic growth, contributing to overall development and stability, and effectively addressing the broader security and displacement challenges.
 
This event will showcase challenges and successful examples of rule of law interventions in achieving secure women's economic rights.

Please Note: Due to limited seating, admission to the event is on a first-come, first-served basis.