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Publications

ArbitralWomen members regularly publish articles in highly-regarded legal and ADR journals.

ArbitralWomen is also an Affiliate of Kluwer Arbitration Blog (KAB); all articles posted by ArbitralWomen Members on KAB under Affiliate are available under Publications.

Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge: A Turning Point in the Arbitration History for Gender Equality

  • Article Summary: The Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge launched in London on May 18, 2016, to increase the appointment of female arbitrators on an equal opportunity basis. Mirèze Philippe details how the initiative originated at ICCA 2014 and evolved through international consultations into a global commitment signed by over 500 individuals and 70 organizations. The article outlines key action items, including publishing gender statistics and ensuring balanced candidate lists.
  • Kluwer Arbitration Blog

The launch of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge on 18 May 2016 in London marks a historic moment in international arbitration. The Pledge is a call to the international dispute resolution community to commit to increase the number of female arbitrators on an equal opportunity basis. All players involved in dispute resolution are encouraged to sign the Pledge online on www.arbitrationpledge.com. The Pledge has already been signed by over five hundred individuals and around 70 organisations. The number of signatories coming from all parts of the world is increasing every day.