How many women judges can you name? Sandra Day O'Conner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor. Ketanji Brown Jackson. How many more women judges can you name - and not just Supreme Court Justices?
According to the United Nations, "While equality in the judiciary has been historically uneven, steps are being taken to remedy this as evidenced by the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly of 10 March as the International Day of Women Judges.
The representation of women in the judiciary is significant for many reasons. In addition to ensuring that the legal system is developed with all of society in mind, it also inspires the next generation of female judges and motivates them to achieve their goals.
Women in the criminal justice system can act as agents of change and contribute to greater accountability. Women judges bring different perspectives and experiences, strengthening judicial systems. Women in leadership roles help disrupt networks of collusion, striking a blow against corruption.
Women's representation in law enforcement and judicial institutions has been linked to more effective, victim-centered responses to crime.
By investing in women's advancement and women justice leaders, we can help ensure that justice is better served and that women and all members of our societies are met with fairness and equality before the law, for the benefit of all.
Only through the active participation of women, on equal terms with men, at all levels of decision-making, we'll be able to achieve sustainable development, peace, and democracy.
Despite women's increased engagement in public life, they remain significantly under-represented in decision-making positions. In fact, a relatively small number of women have been, or are part of, the judiciary, particularly at senior judicial leadership positions.
Women's representation in the judiciary is key to ensuring that courts represent their citizens, address their concerns and hand down sound judgments. By their mere presence, women judges enhance the legitimacy of courts, sending a powerful signal that they are open and accessible to those who seek recourse to justice.
By marking the day, we reaffirm our commitment to develop and implement appropriate and effective national strategies and plans for the advancement of women in judicial justice systems and institutions at the leadership, managerial, and other levels."
Did you know?
Annette Abbott Adams became the first female justice in California in 1942 when she was appointed presiding justice of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, by then-Governor Culbert Olson. She was also the first woman to serve on the California Supreme Court bench as a pro tempore judge.
Did you know?
Forty percent of judges were women in 2017, which is 35 percent more than in 2008.
Did you know?
In 1946, Eleanor Roosevelt penned an "open letter to the women of the world," urging their increased involvement in national and international affairs.
So, today, on International Day of Women Judges, learn more about women judges and promote equality in the justice system.
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Read about three female judicial officers who shattered the glass ceiling at every level of the California judicial branch:
Read about four women who made history in the legal field and helped advance women's rights in California:
https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/womens-history-month-recognizing-suffragettes-california
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