Highlighting how essential the role of women judges is in our judicial system and how it reflects the population and societal concerns.
Courts around the world will celebrate the fifth annual International Day of Women Judges on March 10th , recognizing the contributions of women on the bench while highlighting the need for greater gender equality in the judicial system. The United Nations General Assembly designated the day in April 2021. It was first observed globally in 2022 and aims to encourage equal participation of women in judicial systems while strengthening their role in upholding justice and the rule of law . Andrea Plumlee, presiding judge of Dallas County 330th District Court, said the day emphasizes inclusivity in the court system. “I think it’s a day that highlights how essential the role of women judges is in our judicial system and how it reflects the population and societal concerns, ” Plumlee said. According to Texas Public Radio , about 70% of judges in Dallas County were women in 2022. Dominique Torres Williams, presiding judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4, said Dallas County...