The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) will be holding its annual convention promoting gender fairness and inclusivity.
Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice and PWJA president Amy Lazaro-Javier and Associate Justice and PWJA executive vice president Maria Filomena Singh will be leading this year’s event.
The three-day convention set to begin tomorrow will bring together women judges nationwide to advance judicial reforms under the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI).
Among the major judicial reforms to be discussed are the salient features of eCourt PH Version 2.0, the unified legal aid service, the guidelines on the use of gender-fair language in the judiciary and gender-fair courtroom etiquette, the proposed revised rules of procedure in shari’ah courts, and the Office of the Judiciary Marshalls.
Likewise, one of the highlights is the HerStory: Gender Award of Distinction, honoring women judges who have demonstrated exceptional skills and overcome gender-related challenges.
Founded in 1987 by former associate justice Ameurfina A. Melencio-Herrera, the association serves as a platform for women judges to exchange insights, voice concerns, and promote their professional welfare.