International Women Judges Day - 10 March

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The day is celebrated every year on March 10, to honour all women judges who have led the fight against social injustice.

News Overview

• The purpose of this day is to recognize the efforts and contribution made by women judges.

• International Day of Women Judges observed with the campaign "Women in Justice, Women for Justice" to encourage full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judicial system, and raise awareness of the challenges ahead .

Background of the day

• On April 28, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) enacted resolution 75/274, designating March 10 as the International Day of Women Judges.

• International Women Judges Day was celebrated for the first time on March 10, 2022.

Establishment of UNGA: 1945

President of UNGA: Kassaba Koros

Headquarters of UNGA: New York, United States