WOMEN’S ACCESS TO JUSTICE: A SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGE

AUTHOR – MARY KIDANGAN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – MARY KIDANGAN, WOMEN’S ACCESS TO JUSTICE: A SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 103-105, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

The right to access justice is a core human right; however, women globally encounter significant challenges in realizing this right. This paper examines the intricate obstacles that women face in their quest for justice, focusing on the, social, cultural, financial, and legal factors that perpetuate this disparity. It assesses the various injustices that women experience, such as gender-based violence, discrimination in property rights, and unequal opportunities for legal representation. Additionally, the paper analyzes the roles of both formal and informal justice systems, the ramifications of legal reforms, and the importance of empowering women to assert their rights. Finally, it offers recommendations for improving women’s access to justice, emphasizing the necessity for a holistic and multi-sectoral approach.

Keywords: Gender inequality, Legal barriers, Discrimination, Access to courts, Legal aid, Human rights, Violence against women