1st July 2020

UN Joint High Level Segment statement by Global Campaign regarding Equality in Family Law

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Key takeaways and recommendations

Ahead of the United Nations High Level Political Forum in early July, Equality Now, Musawah, Women’s Learning Partnership, FEMNET, Muslims for Progressive Values, and ACT Alliance submitted a statement to the 2020 Economic and Social Council High Level Segment focused on the action and transformation necessary for equality in family law.

The Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law calls on all member states to ensure equality for women and men under the law in all matters relating to the family, regardless of religion, culture and tradition.

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