March 18, 2016
"Family
law and similar status or civil laws, in particular, are at the core of
power, and it translates into what happens in the economy and society
at large. Family law reform is a key priority for women everywhere." - Yakin Ertürk, former UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women
About the event:
Women's Learning Partnership launched its historic research and global
advocacy campaign on the reform of discriminatory laws against women in
the family at The New School in New York during the 60th Session of the
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. WLP's global campaign
focuses on the relationship between articles of the law and perpetration
of violence against women and girls.
This
event was co-sponsored by Gender and Sexuality Studies at The New
School for Social Research and Ethics, Power and Justice at the Schools
of Public Engagement.
Watch “When Home is Where the Harm Is:
Family Law Reform to Challenge Gender-Based Violence"
Family Law Reform to Challenge Gender-Based Violence"
