Attendees gather on the opening night of the Women in Prison Network’s Global Convening, in Bogotá, Colombia, Nov. 3, 2025. Photo credit: Vance Center From November 3-5, the Vance Center’s Human Rights and Access to Justice Program held the second global convening of the Women in Prison Network. The event, “From Bangkok +15 to a New Horizon,” marked the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders, more commonly known as the Bangkok Rules. The three-day event brought together more than 80 participants from across the Americas, Europe, Africa,... read more


