CSW70 | When Algorithms Discriminate: Tech Bias in Justice Systems
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Mar 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm –
What happens when courts replace judges with computer algorithms? We’re told these systems are “objective” and “fair”—but they’re not. Session at CSW70 (2026) The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 9 – 20 March 2026.
March 11th – 16. 30 to 18.00 EST
10th floor Church Center of the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York
What happens when courts replace judges with computer algorithms? We’re told these systems are “objective” and “fair”—but they’re not.
From bail decisions to sentencing, algorithms are making life-changing choices about women based on biased data and male-centered assumptions. A woman seeking justice after assault may find her credibility automatically questioned.
A mother may be flagged as “high-risk” simply because of where she lives or her employment history. Meanwhile, these same systems treat men’s violence as more predictable and less dangerous. This isn’t science fiction—it’s happening right now in courts worldwide. Join us to uncover how technology is creating new barriers to justice for women and girls, and what we can do to fight back with policy solutions that work.
