17th April 2026
10 mins
I Am SAMAJ: Bringing together youth voices from South Asia
Legal equality doesn’t stop at lawmaking. Laws have to be implemented correctly. This requires justice systems that are equipped and committed to upholding the rights of all women and girls.
That’s why we partner with judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers worldwide, ensuring that survivors are met with systems that protect rather than punish, and that justice is accessible, not aspirational.
At Equality Now, we bring our deep legal expertise into courtrooms, training rooms, and policy circles. We support justice sector professionals to interpret and apply the law in line with international human rights standards, and we develop practical tools that put those standards into action.
Through legal resources, capacity-building, and technical assistance, we support professionals to:
We support legal professionals around the world to strengthen gender-sensitive justice systems.
“The Bench Book will go a long way to sensitise judicial personnel, including Judges, magistrates, prosecutors, advocates, and probation officers. It will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to identify potential victims, respond to their needs for support and protection, and adopt a human rights-based, victim-centred, gender- and child-sensitive, and trauma-informed approach to handling cases” – Honourable Chief Justice Martha Koome
> Explore the Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation, developed with the International Association of Women Judges, this guide helps Kenyan courts apply the law effectively in trafficking cases.
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29 July 2024
102 pages
The Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation equips justice actors with the tools to identify victims, uphold rights, and ensure accountability using trauma-informed, rights-based approaches.
29 April 2025
86 pages
Equality Now launches a Judicial Training Guide and Manual to empower legal practitioners across Africa to effectively apply the Maputo Protocol in advancing women’s and girls’ rights.
22 September 2021
96 pages
This manual provides rights-based tools and best practices to support the effective investigation and prosecution of sexual violence in Georgia, aiming to improve justice outcomes and ensure a safe, supportive environment for survivors.
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17th April 2026
10 mins
I Am SAMAJ: Bringing together youth voices from South Asia
14th April 2026
6 mins
Bolivia must pass Brisa’s Law to strengthen its response to sexual violence
8th April 2026
8 mins
Thematic hearing at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights exposes harmful application of child abduction laws in cases of domestic violence
27th March 2026
16 mins
From commitments to accountability: What CSW70 revealed about the state of gender equality
20th March 2026
10 mins
South Africa’s Marriage Bill must truly protect women and girls
17th March 2026
3 mins
Kyrgyzstan draft law: Addressing sexual violence requires comprehensive measures beyond harsher penalties
8th March 2026
9 mins
Securing the rights of women and girls will transform all of our futures: Introducing Equality Now’s new five year Strategic plan, Securing Rights. Transforming Futures
4th March 2026
9 mins
Equality is not inevitable: Why International Women’s Day still matters