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ADVU JWF CSW70 - The Power of Media and Community Leadership for Justice and Gender Equality
Journalists and Writers Foundation JWFThe Power of Media and Community Leadership for Justice and Gender Equality CSW70 Panel Discussion Organized by ADVU in partnership with the JWF 10 March 2026, Tuesday at 12:30 PM, Salvation Army, New York Speakers: - Moderator: Cemre Ulker, Representative of the JWF to the United Nations DGC - Andrea Marin, TV Personality, Producer, Humanitarian Activist President Prețuieste Viața (Cherish Life) Foundation - Maria Toghină, Journalist and Media Leader, Former President and Director General, Radio România Associate Professor, SNSPA - Aynur Gürsoy, PhD, Vice President - ADVU, Women's EmpowermentRead moreShow less
The Power of Media and Community Leadership for Justice and Gender Equality
CSW70 Panel Discussion
Organized by ADVU in partnership with the JWF
10 March 2026, Tuesday at 12:30 PM, Salvation Army, New York
Speakers:
- Moderator: Cemre Ulker, Representative of the JWF to the United Nations DGC
- Andrea Marin, TV Personality, Producer, Humanitarian Activist President Prețuieste Viața (Cherish Life) Foundation
- Maria Toghină, Journalist and Media Leader, Former President and Director General, Radio România
Associate Professor, SNSPA
- Aynur Gürsoy, PhD, Vice President - ADVU, Women's Empowerment Project Coordinator, NGO CSW Events & Panel Coordinator
- Ramona Mihăilă, Professor, Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Head Secretary of State's Office National Agency for Equal Opportunities
- Aura Preda, Associate Professor Spiru Haret University, Senior Researcher Romanian Academy, President Romanian Society of Victimology
Access to justice for women and girls depends not only on legal frameworks, but also on public awareness, accurate information, and the active engagement of trusted community leaders. The media is one of the most powerful tools for exposing rights violations, shaping public perception, and driving social change. Prominent women leaders amplify messages of equality and justice, helping them reach broader audiences and foster cultural transformation. The combined influence of media and community leadership ensures that legal reforms translate into meaningful change in everyday life.
At the heart of this issue are the lived experiences of women and girls in their pursuit of justice. Women who have experienced violence, those living in rural areas, migrant or refugee women, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds often encounter multiple barriers throughout the legal process. These include limited access to information, language and cultural obstacles, unequal treatment during investigations, restricted access to legal assistance, and heightened vulnerability during detention or interrogation. Addressing these challenges requires laws and procedures that are inclusive, survivor-centered, and effectively implemented—particularly for women who have experienced violence.
Education and justice literacy are essential to strengthening access to justice. Women and girls must be aware of their rights, understand reporting mechanisms, and feel safe when seeking help. In multicultural environments, teachers need gender-sensitive competencies to support young people in recognizing discrimination, identifying early signs of violence, and understanding safe ways to report abuse. Education lays the groundwork for long-term cultural transformation by empowering future generations with knowledge, awareness, and a sense of responsibility for equality and justice.
Civil society organizations, media professionals, women leaders in public life, and women’s and human rights defenders play a vital role in bringing public attention to injustices and mobilizing communities for change. Activists contribute first-hand insights from the field that expose hidden forms of victimization and highlight gaps in existing support systems. To promote ethical journalism and effective public awareness, media initiatives should be strengthened through national and international funding mechanisms, complemented by legal frameworks that ensure digital safety and responsible reporting.
CSW70 Panel Discussion
Organized by ADVU in partnership with the JWF
10 March 2026, Tuesday at 12:30 PM, Salvation Army, New York
Speakers:
- Moderator: Cemre Ulker, Representative of the JWF to the United Nations DGC
- Andrea Marin, TV Personality, Producer, Humanitarian Activist President Prețuieste Viața (Cherish Life) Foundation
- Maria Toghină, Journalist and Media Leader, Former President and Director General, Radio România
Associate Professor, SNSPA
- Aynur Gürsoy, PhD, Vice President - ADVU, Women's Empowerment Project Coordinator, NGO CSW Events & Panel Coordinator
- Ramona Mihăilă, Professor, Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Head Secretary of State's Office National Agency for Equal Opportunities
- Aura Preda, Associate Professor Spiru Haret University, Senior Researcher Romanian Academy, President Romanian Society of Victimology
Access to justice for women and girls depends not only on legal frameworks, but also on public awareness, accurate information, and the active engagement of trusted community leaders. The media is one of the most powerful tools for exposing rights violations, shaping public perception, and driving social change. Prominent women leaders amplify messages of equality and justice, helping them reach broader audiences and foster cultural transformation. The combined influence of media and community leadership ensures that legal reforms translate into meaningful change in everyday life.
At the heart of this issue are the lived experiences of women and girls in their pursuit of justice. Women who have experienced violence, those living in rural areas, migrant or refugee women, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds often encounter multiple barriers throughout the legal process. These include limited access to information, language and cultural obstacles, unequal treatment during investigations, restricted access to legal assistance, and heightened vulnerability during detention or interrogation. Addressing these challenges requires laws and procedures that are inclusive, survivor-centered, and effectively implemented—particularly for women who have experienced violence.
Education and justice literacy are essential to strengthening access to justice. Women and girls must be aware of their rights, understand reporting mechanisms, and feel safe when seeking help. In multicultural environments, teachers need gender-sensitive competencies to support young people in recognizing discrimination, identifying early signs of violence, and understanding safe ways to report abuse. Education lays the groundwork for long-term cultural transformation by empowering future generations with knowledge, awareness, and a sense of responsibility for equality and justice.
Civil society organizations, media professionals, women leaders in public life, and women’s and human rights defenders play a vital role in bringing public attention to injustices and mobilizing communities for change. Activists contribute first-hand insights from the field that expose hidden forms of victimization and highlight gaps in existing support systems. To promote ethical journalism and effective public awareness, media initiatives should be strengthened through national and international funding mechanisms, complemented by legal frameworks that ensure digital safety and responsible reporting.
