Scholars from 69 nations discuss gender equality and law
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Over 400 scientists from 69 countries gathered to discuss gender equality, gender, and the law.
The University of Economics - Law in Vietnam and the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Southeast Asia hosted the biennial conference, which began in 2021. Participants emphasized that promoting gender equality and empowering women is a consistent policy of the Vietnamese government, enshrined in its 2013 Constitution, the 2006 Law on Gender Equality, and the national gender equality strategy for 2021-2030.
Researchers identified gaps between legal principles and practical application, noting challenges from family structure changes, urbanization, digitization, and artificial intelligence. These developments create new difficulties regarding childcare, job access, and preventing discrimination in modern workplaces. Professor Rosemary Hunter from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom explained that building, implementing, and sustaining feminist law involves three connected stages. She stressed the importance of broad consultation to reflect diverse experiences, training for legal professionals, and ongoing evaluation of legal impact.
Professor Becky Batagol of Monash University presented the Feminist Law Reform Project, which aims to reshape parliamentary law to advance gender equity and protect the rights of women, non-binary people, gender diverse individuals, intersex people, and transgender people. The project prioritizes inclusivity, intersectionality, and respect for Indigenous rights when drafting legislation, focusing on areas like bodily autonomy, care work, and labor rights.
