Join the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) and the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Bangkok Rules in 2025. We offer an opportunity to celebrate progress, assess implementation, and identify areas for further improvement.
The United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders, known as the Bangkok Rules, were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21, 2010. These rules were developed to address women’s unique needs, vulnerabilities, rights in the criminal justice system and encourage the use of non-custodial measures. The Bangkok Rules, particularly, Rules 29-35 and 67-69, which emphasize the importance of data and evidence-based research, training, and capacity-building on gender equality and women's rights for prison staff, can serve as a foundation for gender-sensitive policy development and enhance a common understanding of women's pathways to prison.
To raise awareness about the Bangkok Rules and enhance discussion on women's imprisonment at the global level, ICPA and TIJ will jointly host the first global Women in Corrections Conference (WICC) in 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This conference aims to:
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Promote the sharing of academic research and practical experience to improve the treatment of corrections-involved women.
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Raise Awareness about the root causes, conditions, and challenges faced by corrections-involved women.
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Share Information and best practices that address the specific needs of corrections-involved women and / or relating to the implementation of the Bangkok Rules.
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Encourage discussion on practice and policy reforms to encourage positive changes for corrections-involved women.
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Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Bangkok Rules.
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Recognize the vital role of women working in the corrections profession.
Who will attend?
ICPA and TIJ invite attendees from across the corrections landscape, both women and men, to contribute to this important conference. Attendees will include correctional leaders, correctional practitioners, academics, individuals with lived experience, and correctional-affiliated organizations.
