About us
Since its establishment in 2015, the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) has grown into a global organization committed to using the law as a tool for positive societal change and development. With a dynamic team of passionate individuals, IAWL fosters leadership, enhances potential, and builds opportunities for women in the legal profession.
Our Vision
To build a network of legal professionals dedicated to using the law as a means for positive societal change and development.
Our Mission
We are committed to: enhancing potential, nurturing leadership, creating opportunities and building partnerships.
Our Approach
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IAWL drives impact through: strategic partnerships, coalition building, innovative programming, knowledge production.
Our Work
Explore our flagship reports, digital archive, and signature events — showcasing the ideas, actions, and impact that drive our mission forward.
Showcases a rich collection of stories, insights, and contributions of African women in law. Dive into our series:
Produces research that informs and transforms the nexus between discourse and praxis to promote transformative leadership and gender equality.
Our expert-led sessions are designed to provide you with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the legal field. Join us to learn from accomplished professionals who are passionate about preparing female leaders in law.
We curate discussions and power-chats with distinguished women in law across Africa and the Diaspora who share their experiences, strategies and triumphs in their careers in law.