Feeling inspired by progress on gender equality? This past Friday, November 21, Chengdu hosted an international symposium co-hosted by UN Women and China’s Supreme People’s Court to mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The goal? Amp up judicial concepts and share practices that protect women’s rights and fight domestic violence 📣💪
Here's the lowdown:
- Global & Local Voices: Leaders like Justice Wang Zhongming (SPC), Christine Arab (UN Women Asia-Pacific) and Justice Wang Shujiang (High People’s Court of Sichuan) kicked things off. They emphasised how courts can drive real change for women and girls.
- 2025 Guiding Case Drop: The SPC unveiled eight landmark anti-domestic violence cases from the past three years. From recognising mental abuse to interdisciplinary expert testimony, one-stop support centres to compensation for household labour—it’s all about building a zero-violence society.
- Next-Level Collaboration: By boosting international exchanges, the symposium aims to strengthen national capacities and ramp up accountability, aligning with global standards under CEDAW (the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women).
For our region, where conversations on gender justice are buzzing—from #MeToo movements in India to community initiatives in Indonesia—this meeting shows how legal systems can step up. It's a reminder that judicial innovation isn't just for headlines; it's about real impact in everyday lives.
What changes do you want to see in your country’s legal approach to women’s rights? Drop your thoughts below 👇
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Symposium highlights judicial efforts to protect women's rights
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