Join us for an important program on March 18th at the UN NGOCSW70
in New York

Unite to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls Globally 2026

United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Justice for Women: Defending Freedom, Dignity & Human Rights Worldwide

Across the globe, women are unjustly imprisoned, persecuted, or silenced for acts as fundamental as speaking their truth, challenging patriarchal power, demanding equal rights, or simply living with autonomy. From political prisoners detained for activism, journalism, or protest, to women criminalized under misogynistic laws and discriminatory practices, the struggle for justice is urgent and universal.

Justice for Women brings together advocates, survivors, scholars, organizers, and global human-rights leaders to shine a light on the courageous women who defend freedom—often at unimaginable personal cost. This event centers the stories of women political prisoners and countless others who face state violence, gender-based repression, arbitrary detention, honor-based criminalization, and discriminatory legal systems.Through dialogue, testimony, and collective action, we will explore:

  • The global landscape of women political prisoners and the mechanisms used to silence them

  • How misogynistic laws—covering dress codes, guardianship, reproductive rights, movement, speech, and more—criminalize womanhood and autonomy

  • The role of community, advocacy networks, and international pressure in supporting imprisoned and persecuted women

  • Pathways toward legal reform, justice, and global solidarity

  • What each of us can do to fight gender-based repression and stand with women seeking freedom and dignity

Justice for Women is both a call to action and a tribute to resilience. By centering women’s voices, elevating lived experience, and highlighting collective resistance, this event seeks to inspire a global movement committed to ending gender-based oppression and ensuring that no woman stands alone in her fight for justice.

Join us as we honor their courage—and strengthen the global demand for freedom, equality, and human rights for all women.

Wednesday, 18 March-2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
CCUN
10th Floor

Join us for an important program on March 18th at the UN NGOCSW69 in New York

Unite to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls Globally 2025

NGOCSW69

United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Join us for a powerful and compelling panel discussion and photo exhibition

  • Hear personal stories from women who have experienced extreme and systematic violence
  • Learn the common challenges women are up against globally.
  • Discover the reasons for continued hope and resistance.

Together, we can eliminate violence against women everywhere!

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About

Women Freedom Forum is a 501(c) 3 educational and human rights NGO, in consultative status with ECOSOC & affiliated with the UN Department of Global Communications
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What we do

Women’s Freedom Forum (WFF) is a 501(c) 3 independent women’s rights organization serving in consultative status with ECOSOC and associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications. WFF strives to raise public awareness of the issues pertaining to women’s equality, legal and human rights, political participation and empowerment. WFF aims to uplift the voices of marginalized women and open their path to mainstream public discourse in order to create greater knowledge and understanding about women’s issues and ensure that their voices are heard.
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Board of Directors

Lynn Dykstra

Lynn Dykstra, international professional photographer, founder of Our Global Cry for Freedom,

Mitra Samani

Mitra Samani, former political prisoner in Iran; survivor-turned activist in support of women and human rights.

Zahra Amanpour

Zahra Amanpour is an entrepreneur, mother and activist. Zahra is currently a Senior Advisor at JFF

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Events

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