At the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), JLI actively engaged in critical global conversations on gender justice. Our team participated in key sessions on advancing women’s access to justice and contributed to a Multi-Faith Advisory Council workshop centered on sacred dialogue and collective reflection. JLI also co-hosted a convening on hope as an inner capacity for gender justice in times of crisis.
Image: “Practicing Hope” painting
Image: Maurice Bloem, Kara Markell, D.Min., and Sofia Sayabalian
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) took place from March 10-13, 2026 at the United Nations in New York City. The event convened global leaders, educators, and practitioners, as well as advocates dedicated to advancing gender equality. Throughout the sessions, a clear thread emerged connecting justice and power structures, digital era knowledge systems, and the transformative practice of healing.
Sessions spanned a range of critical themes, from “Advancing Women’s Access to Justice: Building Justice Systems That Deliver for All,” which highlighted how institutional systems shape societal outcomes, to “Access to Education in the Digital Era,” emphasizing lifelong learning as a cornerstone of empowerment. Another session, “Healing Through Art: Feminist Approaches in Times of Backlash,” explored the role of art and collective care in times of crisis.
JLI also co-hosted a parallel event, “Practicing Hope: Inner Capacities for Gender Justice in Times of Crisis.” Led by Andromeda Turre, the participatory session used sound, vibration, and voice to frame hope as an active, intentional practice, inviting participants to cultivate the inner resilience needed for sustained gender justice work.
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