This 90-minute interactive side event during the Commission on the Status of Women 70 (CSW70) brings together feminist justice defenders from across the world, including Uganda, Mexico, and Bangladesh, to discuss how legal empowerment – which enables communities to know, use, and shape the law – can transform gender discriminatory practices while preserving cultural identity. They will share practical approaches to using culture as a tool in advancing justice for women and girls. Participants will discuss how legal empowerment approaches can be applied in their contexts and how to craft effective narratives around women’s rights, leaving with tangible ideas and real-time feedback for action.
