USAID’s Rule of Law Policy outlines a people-centered justice (PCJ) approach to programming that focuses on what people need and want when they seek justice; making it critical to understand the differing needs and wants of people based on their gender. Effectively closing the justice gap also means working to close the gender gap. To achieve that goal, rule of law programming must be informed by and integrate PCJ approaches that understand gender and social norms, of how women and men and gender diverse individuals are differently impacted on their justice journeys, whether through formal or informal mechanisms or institutions.
This gender technical note provides resources on how to better integrate gender and women's empowerment into people centered justice including gender budgeting, advancing women's leadership, promoting equality and equity, and preventing cycles of violence, among other topics.