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Gender equality in the judiciary is not only about representation; it is about improving the quality, integrity, and legitimacy of justice systems. Read how @UNDP, together with its partners, is focusing on advancing women’s leadership in the judiciary. go.undp.org/5zA #WomeninJustice

What began a decade ago as an untested, almost idealistic push on business and human rights in the region has become a policy chain reaction, influencing investor expectations and boardroom decisions across many parts of Asia! @UNDPasiapac colleague @hkaur0304 reflects on five early “firsts” that this regional initiative helped drive, with key partner interest, to move responsible business from the margins to the mainstream in the region. go.undp.org/5cD

Facilitated an exchange btw Supreme Courts of 🇧🇩 &🇳🇵 as both navigate complex transitions. We discussed how the judiciary can enhance transparency & accountability, seize opportunities for lasting justice sector reforms, rebuild citizens' trust & meet their expectations.

Most substantive discussion with 🇧🇩Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, on 🇧🇩 transition and how UNDP supports the rule of law with legal/ judicial reforms for transparency & accountability. #UNDP is fully committed to supporting Bangladesh at a crucial time. @UNDPasiapac

👩‍⚖️ At the Judicial Leadership Colloquium in Indonesia, women judges co-created solutions to strengthen justice with resilience & integrity, tackling challenges from media scrutiny to discrimination. Shift Underway: #WomenInJustice

Thanks to @RvanWijngaarden Amb of the Netherlands to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia; and Miriam Otto, Deputy Amb @DutchMFA for sharing views with @UNDPasiapac on what underpins support to the @UNDP @unwomenasia Gender Justice Platform and efforts to promote women’s leadership in Asia’s justice systems. Our #WomenInJustice campaign aims to boost women’s representation, support women judges and ensure greater responsiveness to the large numbers of women who seek and are owed a fair shot at justice.

Delighted to have Hon. Sapana Pradhan Malla at @UNDP-led session at #WorldJusticeForum! Nepal’s Supreme Court Justice, she champions judicial independence & women’s rights.   Watch her story:  bit.ly/3G30DXB And watch us live on 24 June, 1pm CET: bit.ly/4l7tmJD

From Bangladesh to Moldova, we work with national partners to enable refugees get protection and access rights. And to improve security and social cohesion in host communities. On #WorldRefugeeDay, check our #RuleOfLaw Highlights go.undp.org/U7k @UNDPMoldova @UNDP_BD

Today we kicked off our Digital Media Roundtable on BHR+E 🌱 with 20+ journalists from 🇮🇩🇲🇾🇲🇳🇹🇭 As part of #AgentsOfChange with @EU_FPI 🇪🇺, we’re strengthening 💪bottom-up journalism to expose harmful corporate practices & environmental harm & amplify unheard voices

Tuesday's #HumanRightsDay is a call for action. Know your rights, respect others, protect our environment. Support activists fighting for justice and stand up for those who are left behind. Together, for our common future, our planet, and our rights. go.undp.org/JxQ

As a former journalist, I’m inspired & refreshed meeting 20 Thai journalists, fellows of @UNDP Media Fellowship, supported by @EUinThailand @ChulalongkornU @BizHRAsia_UNDP aiming to strengthen journalists' roles in promoting human rights in business practices.

Having more women in justice benefits all of society. Read this great blog by @aparnabas and @YasminRashyd on how @UNDP invests in youth, empowers women and builds solidarity in the Maldives to promote gender justice. bit.ly/3D0OwbH #16DaysOfActivism @UNDPMaldives

#16Days of Activism is a call for stronger partnerships. Through Gender Justice Platform, @UNDP and @UN_Women support women & girls in 37 countries. From South Sudan to Guatemala to Ukraine. 👉go.undp.org/JSo #NoExcuse

Timor-Leste’s justice journey has been both inspiring and instructive. From the early days of independence, when the country had no judges, prosecutors, or public defenders, to its current network of courts, including four district courts and a Court of Appeal, the nation has come a long way. @UNDPTimorLeste’s @BLencastre emphasizes a people-centered approach to justice sector reform. go.undp.org/JZu

The People’s Supreme Court & #UNDP🇱🇦 were just @ the People-Centered Justice Conference in BKK! New insights gained on inclusive justice pathways for people & the planet will strengthen upcoming projects on access to justice in Laos 💼🤝#PCJ2024 #GenderJustice #AccessToJustice

Last week, over 280 participants—including government officials, judges, legal practitioners, and representatives from CSOs —gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to engage in in-depth discussions and share experiences on diverse pathways to #Justice. 📺 @undpjinasean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@undpjinasean

It’s a wrap! 3 days of inspiring conversations, exchanges and learning on people centered justice with representation from 18 countries from Asia Pacific UNDP proud and grateful to all partners for the fruitful engagement to close the justice gap!

Great discussions on people-centred justice⬇️ @UNDPasiapac & partners host a conference to discover inclusive pathways for people and planet. @UNDP and partners work to achieve justice centred around people’s needs to enable transformative change. @aparnabas @RevaiMakanje

How can we speak of people-centered #justice when the very systems meant to deliver it are often weakened, absent, or complicit in abuses? Yesterday's session shed light on these challenges, with powerful examples from Afghanistan and Myanmar. pcjasiapacific.com #PCJ2024

Access to justice and a fair, transparent and efficient justice system strengthen social cohesion and helps the economy by attracting foreign investments. It is also a human right, for all citizens, says @C_Bahuet, Deputy Regional Director @UNDPAsiapac, during the People-Centered Justice Conference.