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The underrepresentation of women in the international courts

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The underrepresentation of women in the international courts reduces the democratic, normative, and sociological legitimacy of their decisions. Although States are bound to multiple legal instruments which impose that they take measures to ensure gender equality and balance, women face gender stereotypes and suffer discrimination which in turn jeopardizes their attempts to achieve the international judiciary. The national nominations and international procedures suffer from a lack of transparency and impartial evaluation standards leading to the perpetuation of exclusive networks that prioritize political maneuvering over the technical qualification of candidates. To ensure a representative and legitimate international bench, measures must be taken to ensure de facto equality for women, mandatory gender quotas and aspirational language in the Statutes of the Courts are tools that may reduce the issue.

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International courts Women Representation Legitimacy Nomination and selection processes Transparency Institutionalized screening Gender quotas

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