[CSW70] Women Leading for Justice and Equality

Date: 12-03-2026
Time: 12:30 - 14:00 hrs (New York time)
Location: UN Church Center (11th floor), New York

This CSW70 parallel event is organised by International Network of Liberal Women (INLW) and LI Liberal International. This session is part of the NGO CSW70 Forum. 

This event will highlight how women’s leadership and inclusive governance are essential to strengthening access to justice for all women and girls as a way to promote peace also. Speakers from diverse regions will share strategies to eliminate discriminatory laws, promote equitable legal systems, and address structural barriers. The discussion will emphasize the importance of women’s participation in decision-making, linking legal empowerment with equality, peace, and sustainable development.
 
The session aims to inspire concrete actions and partnerships advancing justice and gender equality beyond 2030. 
 
The Keynote Speaker will be Ms. H.E. Ms. Mu Sochua, a former minister and parliamentarian from Cambodia

Panel members include: 

• Prof. mr. Linda Senden (The Netherlands)
• Ms. Elisa Shin and Ms. Annie Kim (IWPG/South Korea)
• Ms. Leslie Templeton (USA)

This session will be moderated by Ms Judith Pallares Cortes.