At the request of UN Women, UNODC prepared a paper on “Access to justice for women and girls alleged or recognized as having infringed criminal law” for an expert group meeting help in September 2025, in preparation for the 70th session of the CSW. UNODC also participated as an observer. The meeting involved over 30 internationally renowned experts who prepared agreed conclusions on the priority theme. The paper outlines international standards and recommendations to guarantee the rights of women and girls in contact with the criminal justice system, including the right to life, health, non-discrimination and fair trial, as well as the right of women and girls deprived of their liberty.
At the request of UN Women, UNODC prepared a paper on “Access to justice for women and girls alleged or recognized as having infringed criminal law” for an expert group meeting help in September 2025, in preparation for the 70th session of the CSW. UNODC also participated as an observer. The meeting involved over 30 internationally renowned experts who prepared agreed conclusions on the priority theme. The paper outlines international standards and recommendations to guarantee the rights of women and girls in contact with the criminal justice system, including the right to life, health, non-discrimination and fair trial, as well as the right of women and girls deprived of their liberty.