Webinar | What's next for women's justice? | International Women's Day 2025

Webinar recording from 'What's Next For Women's Justice?'

Marking International Women’s Day 2025, Women in Prison hosted crucial conversation about the future of women’s justice, exploring the question: What’s next for women’s justice?

With major challenges still facing women in contact with the criminal justice system—and growing momentum for change—this discussion will brought key voices together from politics, public service, and the voluntary sector.

Speakers

We were joined by a panel of speakers who bring varied experience and expertise from their work around women’s justice - from the grassroots to government.

Dame Vera Baird KC – Former Victims Commissioner, Member of the Women’s Justice Board

Kate Fraser – Head of Participation, Women in Prison

Vicky Pryce – Economist and Women in Prison Board member

Sonya Ruparel – CEO, Women in Prison (Moderator)

What to expect

✅ Expert insights on the biggest challenges facing women in the justice system today

✅ Discussion on policy changes, advocacy efforts, and opportunities for real change

✅ The role of grassroots activism and lived experience leadership

✅ Introduction to Together in Power: A Plan for Real Justice for Women 2025-2030, Women in Prison’s new five-year strategy

We hope you enjoy the discussion.