The judicial system is the pillar of fairness and accountability in the nation state and women’s inability to access it to the same extent as men highlights a more hidden form of inequality that is...Show moreThe judicial system is the pillar of fairness and accountability in the nation state and women’s inability to access it to the same extent as men highlights a more hidden form of inequality that is however embedded with the others, notably socioeconomic dependency. It proves that while laws are necessary to ensure women’s rights, formal equality does not correspond to effective equality as discrimination remains present in various aspects of society. This research contributes to the investigation of barriers as well as good practices that can foster a more effective response to women’s access to justice while taking into consideration the strength and weaknesses offered by a centralized and decentralized approach.Show less