Side event at CCPCJ 2026, Thursday 4 June, 10 -11am CET.

Vienna International Centre, Room M7, hybrid event.

Co-organizers: Afrikanische Frauenorganisation, Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna, NGO Committee on Sustainable Development Vienna, Kennis: Knowledge for Safety and Good Governance

The event explores the interconnected challenges of justice, gender equality, and climate change, with a focus on defending rights, protecting civic space, and strengthening accountability, particularly for marginalized communities. It highlights the role of progressive international legal approaches in supporting civil society action and addressing these challenges in practice. The discussion will consider concrete legal and advocacy responses within criminal justice systems and beyond, while reaffirming the importance of international solidarity and people-centered approaches to justice. While looking ahead to collective action, the session also offers a moment to remember and celebrate Evelyn Dürmayer, whose commitment to international solidarity and justice will continue to inspire this shared work.

Speakers:

Rashida Manjoo, Former Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women

Jojo Mehta , Co-founder, Stop Ecocide, Stop Ecocide International

Anna Guidice , United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC)