International Women’s Day 2026 places access to justice at the centre of the global agenda under the theme: “Rights. Justice. Action.” But for many women the path to protection does not start in a courtroom. It begins, and sometimes ends, with a brutal calculation. Before making a report to the police, they must ask themselves: “Is it safe?” “Will anyone believe me?” “Can I afford this?” These are not abstract questions. They determine, every day, whether the system is approached at all. Violence against women remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, with one in three women…
International Women’s Day 2026 places access to justice at the centre of the global agenda under the theme: “Rights. Justice. Action.” But for many women the path to protection does not start in a courtroom. It begins, and sometimes ends, with a brutal calculation. Before making a report to the police, they must ask themselves: “Is it safe?” “Will anyone believe me?” “Can I afford this?” These are not abstract questions. They determine, every day, whether the system is approached at all. Violence against women remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, with one in three women… Read More
