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Amnesty International Urges Action Against Gender Justice Attacks

3/13/2026

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Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, urged UN member states at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York to combat attacks on gender justice.
The 70th session runs March 9–19 to strengthen access to justice for women and girls.
Callamard warned anti-rights movements threaten progress and require action.
The UN adopted Agreed Conclusions to safeguard gender equality standards.

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Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, urged UN member states at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York to combat attacks on gender justice.
The 70th session runs March 9–19 to strengthen access to justice for women and girls.
Callamard warned anti-rights movements threaten progress and require action.
The UN adopted Agreed Conclusions to safeguard gender equality standards.