Sustainable Development, Rule of Law, and the Impact of Women Judges
Sandra Day O’Connor at Cornell Law School
Women have always played a critical role in the functioning of societies. More recently, however, the public, private, and non-profit sectors have recognized women’s contributions and potential as engines of sustainable development and growth. As a result, investing in half the world’s population is viewed not only as the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. Such investments, however, will not achieve their highest yield if women and girls do not have adequate access to justice and basic human rights, including a life free from violence. As a result, rule of law, including access to an impartial judiciary and the implementation and enforcement of laws, particularly as they relate to gender equity, will be essential in this endeavor. The emergence of women judges on the world stage, their contribution to the creation of impartial judiciaries, and their interest and ability to impact the implementation and enforcement of laws affecting women and girls will serve as a necessary and critical accelerator of such efforts.
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