As the world set to mark International Women’s Day, UN Women has issued a global alert that justice systems meant to uphold rights and the rule of law are failing women and girls.
According to a new report by the United Nations Secretary-General titled, “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls,” women worldwide hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights of men, exposing them to discrimination, violence and exclusion throughout their lives.
The report reveals that in 54 per cent of countr
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