UN celebrates International Day of Women Judges.

Why in news?

• The United Nations(UN) celebrated the first-ever annual observance of the International Day of Women Judges on 10th March 2022.
• Starting from 2022 the 10th March will be annually celebrated across the globe as International Day of Women Judges to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary.
• The day also celebrates the progress that has been made and raises awareness about the challenges ahead.
• The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted the resolution in April 2021 and proclaimed the 10th March of every year as the International Day of Women Judges. The resolution was drafted by the State of Qatar.
• Gender Equality & Women Judges:
• Gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls – Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 is one of the crucial steps to achieve progress across all the SDG.
• Observance in India:
• The Supreme Court of India commemorated the first-ever International Day of Women Judges with special programmes organised by the Supreme Court Registry.
• First Women Judge of SC: In 1989, Fathima Beevi (from Kerala) became the first female judge in the Supreme Court, a position she held till her retirement on 29 April 1992.