Gender equality and access to justice in Azerbaijan after 100 years

In 1918, Azerbaijan granted women equal political rights with men. Almost a century later and with legislation passed to prevent domestic violence and address gender-based discrimination, gender equality and access to justice remain elusive societal goals for women. This issue of Governance Notes looks at today’s challenges, the circumstances women face, the related systems ofgovernment, and initiatives for improvement supported by the World Bank-financed Judicial Services and Smart Infrastructure Project (JSSIP).