Litigation and research in response to rollbacks in gender policies
At the 3rd IDEJUS Conference, Fundeps presented a paper analyzing the dismantling of gender policies in Argentina and civil society responses through strategic litigation and advocacy.
From September 25 to 26, the 3rd Conference on Law, Justice and Society, “Thinking about the Present to Dispute the Future: Science, Democracy and Rights under Tension,” was held. The event was organized by the Institute for Studies on Law, Justice and Society (IDEJUS) of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the National University of Córdoba. Fundeps supported the conference as one of the endorsing institutions. This forum regularly brings together researchers, academics, activists, and legal professionals to discuss key challenges related to justice, public policies, and human rights in Argentina.
At this edition, Fundeps participated in Panel 9: “Advances and Challenges of Gender and Sexuality Agendas in Argentina.” During this session, María Luz Baretta and Mayca Balaguer, members of the Fundeps team, presented the paper “Civil Society Resistance to the Dismantling of Gender Policies in Argentina.”
The presentation examined the process of budget cuts and the dismantling of public policies related to gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and the prevention of violence since December 2023. It also addressed the strategies promoted by civil society to confront these setbacks. Among the experiences shared, particular emphasis was placed on strategic litigation, preventive actions, and advocacy measures developed in collaboration with other organizations. These efforts aim to ensure the continuity of essential programs, the provision of critical supplies, and the fulfillment of the State’s human rights obligations.
The paper invited reflection on the response capacity and resilience of civil society in contexts of rights regression, as well as on the importance of strengthening alliances, evidence production, and State accountability mechanisms.
Fundeps’ participation in these conferences reaffirms its commitment to the defense of the rights of women, girls, adolescents, and gender-diverse communities, and to the collective construction of legal and social knowledge for a more just and equal society.
