Gender and Justice: The Past and Future of Women Judges in the ECHR

Professor Stéphanie Hennette-Vauchez (Université Paris Nanterre)

We are honoured to announce an upcoming lecture by Professor Stéphanie Hennette Vauchez, titled "Gender and Justice: The Past and Future of Women Judges in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)." This event will delve into the historical and prospective roles of women judges within the ECHR, offering a comprehensive analysis of gender dynamics in this pivotal judicial institution.

In her lecture, Professor Hennette Vauchez will discuss the evolution of gender balance within the ECHR, and the impact of increased female representation on the Court's jurisprudence and legitimacy. She will also address ongoing challenges and propose strategies to enhance gender equality in international judicial appointments.

This event promises to provide valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and students interested in gender studies, human rights, and international law.

• Event Details: Hybrid event

• Date and Time: 13 May 2025 18:30

• Location: Küpperstifst library, Kerpener Str. 30, 50937 Köln

You can register for the event here.

Biography

Stéphanie Hennette Vauchez is Professor of public law at Université Paris Nanterre, director of the CREDOF (Centre d’études et de recherches sur les droits fondamentaux) and a senior member of the Institut universitaire de France. She was a post-doctoral Fulbright fellow at Northwestern University Law School, a Marie Curie Fellow at the European University Institute and a Law & Public Affairs Fellow at Princeton University. Her research focuses on conceptual issues of equality and human rights law. She has worked on bioethics, law and gender with a particular attention to issues of religious pluralism (religious freedom and non-discrimination) as well as security issues (terrorism and states of emergency).  She has extensively explored the intersection of gender and international law.