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Gender Equality in Law Campaign
GELC is a pan-African initiative that calls on legal institutions to commit to gender equality through concrete actions. The campaign mobilizes bar associations, judiciaries, law schools, and civil society to adopt policies, track progress, and create lasting change in the legal profession.
Advocacy
We advocate for gender equality in law by engaging policymakers, building strategic alliances, and amplifying women’s voices in legal reform. Our advocacy has included initiatives like the Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC) and pushing for the adoption of our Model Policy on Gender Equality across legal institutions in Africa.
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Institute for African Women in Law Advocacy for International Courts.
Institute for African Women in Law engages in advocacy for gender diversity in international courts and tribunals.
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IAWL - South Africa Women in Law & Leadership Report Launch
From groundbreaking research to insightful discussions, IAWL's reports on Women in Law and Leadership is a game changer for the legal sector in Africa.
We conducted this study in 4 African countries (Kenya, Nigeria, SA and Senegal) and launched the South African report on 24th Jan, 2023. We were privileged to have such great women and men in law in South Africa join us to discuss and launch these great findings concerning the state of women in law in the four countries.
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University of Ghana School of Law Adopts the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy 🎉
A landmark moment for gender equality in legal education! The University of Ghana School of Law has officially adopted the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy, joining a growing movement to promote inclusivity, equity, and diversity within the legal profession.
This milestone reflects the university’s commitment to empowering women in law, fostering a more equitable legal landscape, and ensuring that the next generation of lawyers upholds the principles of justice and equality.
🌍 What does this mean for the future of legal education and practice in Africa? Watch to learn more!
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Promoting Gender Equality in Africa’s Legal Profession | IAWL - PALU - Equality Now Roundtable
Highlights from the IAWL-PALU-Equality Now Roundtable Discussion titled “Promoting Gender Equality in the Legal Profession Across Africa.” The event occurred on October 18, 2024, at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. Panelists included J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D., Lensa Biyena, Donald Omondi Deya, Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D., and Judy Gitau. #GenderEquality #IAWL #PALU
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