IAWJ's 14 th Biennial International Conference Building Bridges Between Women Judges of the World" Hosted by the Association of Women Judges of Argentina (AMJA) Buenos Aires, Argentina 2 nd - 6 th May, 2018 OVERALL AGENDA (Subject to Change) Wednesday, May 2 7:00-10:00 am Breakfast 7:00-12:00 pm Registration and Welcome for Delegations 1:00 2:00 pm Opening Ceremony in the Colón Theatre Remarks from: Hon. Susana Medina de Rizzo, IAWJ President. Roll Call of Nations (* 1 ) Hon. Chief Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta Hon. President of the Supreme Court of the City of Buenos Aires, Inés Weinberg Hon. Minister of Justice of Argentina, Germán Garavano Hon. National Public Defender, Stella Maris Martínez Hon. Vice President of the Supreme Court of Argentina, Elena Highton de Nolasco Hon. President of the Supreme Court of Argentina, Ricardo Lorenzetti 2:00 4:00 pm Lunch in the Colon Theatre 4:00 pm Walk to the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina for Official Photo 4:30 pm Official Photo 5:00 pm Transfer to the CCK Cultural Center for a musical event 6:00-7:00 pm Musical event in the CCKCultural Center 7:00-10:00 pm Dinner on your own (different options available) (* 2 ) 10:00-12:00 pm Room of Hospitality in the Hilton Hotel 1
Thursday, May 3 7:00-8:00 am Walk through the neighborhood of Puerto Madero with a personal trainer 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast 9:15-9:30 am Welcome Speech: Building Bridges between Women Judges of the World 9:30-10:00 am Educational Session #1 Opening Conference: Gender Violence Judge Elena Highton (Argentina) 10:00-11:00 am Educational Session #2 Developments in Gender- Based Violence Law: Feminicide, the Belém do Pará Convention and other Innovations 11:00-11:30 am Break 11.30-12.30 pm Educational Session #3 International Panel: Human Trafficking: The Work of the IAWJ and its Members 1:00-2:30 pm Lunch 3:00-5:00 pm Educational Sessions #4 Simultaneous Sessions on Different Topics. Cases Analysis (* 3 ) Room A : Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction- Conventions of The Hague 1980 and Inter American Convention on International Return of Children (Montevideo 1989) Room B : Environment. Sustainable Growth and Gender Room C : New Technologies and Gender Room D : Digital Transformation of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession: Building Digital Bridges Room E : Ruling with Gender Perspective Room F : Reproductive Health and Rights Room G : Documentary The 100 days that did not share the World 5:00 7:00 pm Different Cultural Options (* 4 ) 2
7:00 10:00 pm Dinner on your own (different options available) (* 2 ) 10:00-12:00 pm Room of Hospitality in the Hilton Hotel (Folklore Evening) Friday, May 4 7:00-8:00 am Walk through the neighborhood of Puerto Madero with a personal trainer 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast 9:30-10:00 am Educational Sessions #5 Building Bridges with Judges who belong to and/or serve indigenous Communities: A Conversation with Hon. Wilson- Raybould (Minister of Justice of Canada) 10:00-11:00 am Educational Sessions #6 Building Bridges with Male Allies: A Conversation with Male Judges who have supported Women Judges and the IAWJ 11:00-11:30 am Break 11:30-12:30 pm Educational Session # 7 Gender Equality and Discrimination on the Workplace- Using Data from the World Bank s Women Business and the Law Reports 1:00-2:30 pm Lunch 3:00-5:00 pm Room A : Film & Discussion Don t Kill Me. The Story of Corina Fernández Room B : Film & Discussion The Judge 5:00-7:00 pm IA WJ Regional Meetings Per the IAWJ bylaws, IAWJ members in each region shall convene a regional meeting during each Biennial Conference. Judicial matters important in the region shall be discussed and Regional Directors to represent each region shall be elected. 5:00-7:00 pm Meeting of Judges on International Courts 7:00-10:00 pm Dinner on your own (different options available) (* 2 ) 10:00-12:00 pm Room of Hospitality in the Hilton Hotel (Tango Evening) Saturday, May 5 7:00-8:00 am Walk through the neighborhood of Puerto Madero with a personal trainer 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast 3
9:00-10:00 am Educational Session #8 Interview to Hon. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 10:00-11.00 am Educational Session #9 Building Bridges between and among Women Judges, Chapters and IAWJ Staff 11:00 am Break 11:30-12:30 pm IAWJ Business Meeting. Presentation of the IAWJ New Authorities 2018-2020 12:30-1:30 pm Closing Ceremony. Installation of new IAWJ President, Judge Vanessa Ruiz. The IAWJ Founder, Arline Pacht is going to receive the oath. Transfer of IAWJ banner to New Zealand (* 5 ) Presentation of the Next Biennial Conference: New Zealand 2020. Cultural Presentation. 2:00-4:00 pm New IAWJ Board of Directors Meeting [only required for IAWJ Board Members] 2:00-7:00 pm Different Cultural Options (* 4 ) 8:00 pm 12: 00 am Gala Dinner. Closing Dinner in National Costumes. Awards and Recognitions (* 6 ) Sunday, May 6 8.00-9.00 am Breakfast 9.00 am- 5:00 pm Buenos Aires City Tour All day long Farewell to delegations and airport transfer 4
(* 1 ) Roll Call of Nations Wednesday, May 2 (1:00 pm) We invite attendants to come to the Opening Ceremony with a hand flag of your country to wave it during the roll call of nations. (* 2 ) Dinner on your own Restaurants in the area of Puerto Madero (* 3 ) Simultaneous Sessions on Different Topics Thursday, May 3 (from 3:00 to 5:00 pm) During this sessions, international verdicts will be discussed. (* 4 ) Different Cultural Options Thursday May 3 (from 5:00 to 7:00 pm) and Saturday, May 5 (from 2:00 to 7:00 pm) Buses will be available for your transfer to these cultural sites: - Art Collection Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat - Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (Malba) - Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires (MAMBA) - Caminito, La Boca and Quinquela Martín Museum. - Civic Center (Cathedral, Cabildo and Church San Ignacio de Loyola). - Galerías Pacífico- Mall + Art - Guided Visit to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation - Casa Rosada and its museum This activity requires a previous registration.for this, a link will be sent to all attendants. (* 5 ) Closing Ceremony The Executive Council of AMJA is going to transfer the IAWJ flag to the members of the New Zealand delegation, as New Zealand is going to organise the IAWJ 15 th Biennial Conference. (* 6 ) Gala Dinner Saturday, May 5 (from 8 pm to 12 am) We invite attendants to bring your national costume to wear it during the Closing Ceremony. During this ceremony, a fashion show will be organized in order to display the cultural wealth of our countries. 5
Welcome to Argentina! Attendants to the 14th Biennial Conference will be welcomed in the VIP Room of the Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) for a preferential immigration process and transfer to the hotels. Please, register your flight number and date of arrival and departure through the form that will be sent to your email in due time. Religious Services During registration, the information on religious services will be delivered. Silent Auction Tuesday May, 1 and Wednesday May 2 (from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm): Reception of items. Thursday May, 3 and Friday May, 4 (from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm): Exhibition and bids Saturday, May 5 (from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm): Pick up items. Tango Lessons Wednesday May, 2 to Friday, May 4 (from 5:00 to 8:00 pm) in the Hilton Hotel. Tango is the typical dance of Buenos Aires and belongs to the rioplatense cultural heritage. We invite all attendants to come to the free tango lessons. This activity requires a previous registration. For this, a link to a form will be sent by email to all attendants. Gown Show Thursday, May 3 (from 12:30 to 13:30hs). We invite you to bring the gowns, caps and other accessories that you use in your judicial function to show the distinctive dress of many courts around the world. Likewise, you re asked to bring a brief written description and written explanation of its meaning to be read to those present. This activity requires a previous registration. For this, a link to a form will be sent by email to all attendants. Organizing Committee Susana Medina ( susanae_medina@hotmail.com ) María Laura Altamiranda ( altamirandamarialaura@gmail.com ) Rubén Aschei ( ruben.aschei@gmail.com ) Viviana Villa ( vvilla@infomerc.com.ar ) Marina D Orsi ( info@amja.org.ar ) Juliana Bupo ( julibupo@hotmail.com ) Paula García Rau ( paulagarciarau@gmail.com ) Event Planner Maria Graziani ( maria@mariagraziani.com ; congresos@mariagraziani.com )- Tel: +54 11 4322-8786 6