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Invitation Side Event CSW 70: Access to justice in cases of digital violence. Countering the manosphere

Digital spaces have become central to our way of life but are also used to spread hate and misogyny. One example of this is the manosphere, which promotes toxic masculinity, opposes gender equality, and contributes to the normalization of violence (online and offline) and radicalization. The legal approaches to addressing such phenomena, as well as access to legal remedies, differ across jurisdictions worldwide. And even if legal frameworks exist, often gaps remain—especially regarding digital forms of gender-based violence. Join us for a discussion on how safe digital spaces can be created through coordinated societal efforts: legal and policy approaches as well as initiatives like HeForShe, changing narratives around masculinities, and prevention strategies.

More information about the event.
Please register by March 8, 2026 using the form below. Places are limited.

 

Program:

Admission to the side event from 12:45 p.m.

 

Opening remarks:

  • Katharina Jestaedt, Head of the Department for Women and Equality, Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth - Germany (BMBFSFJ)
  • Auður Edda Jökulsdóttir, Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs - Iceland
  • Dr. Angela Langenkamp, President of the Board, UN Women National Committee Germany

 

Panel discussion:

  • Vesna Jaric, Global Lead,HeForShe Initiative
  • Verena Haisch, Vice-President, German Women Lawyers Association
  • Nina Jankowicz, CEO, American Sunlight Project
  • Megan Ortwein, Student, NYU's Stern School of Business
  • Intervention: Samet Beşyaprak, DGVN Youth Delegate
  • Discussion with the audience

 

Moderator: Dr. Carolin Weyand, UN Women National Committee Germany

 

Please note:

Catering will be provided.

Code of conduct: Everyone will treat each other with respect. Any harassment, assault, or inappropriate comments will not be tolerated. This includes discriminatory remarks regarding gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental impairments, appearance, ethnicity, age, or religion. Repeated interruptions will not be tolerated. By attending the event, you agree to out code of conduct.

Film and sound recordings as well as photographs will be made at the event. By attending the event, you agree to their subsequent use.

 

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Event details

Venue: Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, United States
Organizers: UN Women National Committee Germany, BMBFSFJ, Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V.

March 11, 2026 - 1:00 pm to March 11, 2026 - 2:15 pm

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