Legal submissions
Legal submissions to international and regional treaty bodies informed our global network of local partners
Global progress on gender equality is only possible when human rights bodies are informed by the legal and lived realities of women and girls.
Equality Now actively contributes to the work of international and regional human rights mechanisms – including but not limited to the United Nations, the African Union, the Council of Europe, and the Inter-American System – by providing expert legal submissions, evidence-based recommendations, and survivor-informed insights.
We use our legal expertise, as well as national and regional partnerships, to help shape global standards, support state accountability, and amplify underrepresented voices in key forums.
Legal submissions to international and regional treaty bodies informed our global network of local partners
Multilateral engagement in moments like the UN General Assembly
Technical inputs to shape emerging human rights frameworks like the Global Digital Compact
From the UN Commission on the Status of Women to international and regional treaty body reviews, our inputs help shape legal frameworks that hold countries accountable.
In 2024, we made 78 legal submissions covering 38 countries to UN, regional, and national bodies and authorities. So far, over half have directly shaped official recommendations.
Use our women’s rights around the world resource to explore legal gaps
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