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African Women in Law is the first empirical study to offer a comprehensive and contextually rich portrait of African women in the legal profession across sectors.
It challenges dominant, Western-centric narratives about gender and the legal profession.
Introduces original frameworks that will reshape how African women in law are studied.
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Elizabeth Adu
Former Deputy General Counsel, Operations, World Bank
An essential book that explores the influence of historical, institutional, and social factors on African women working as lawyers, judges, and legal academics. It examines how shifts in local and global trends create both opportunities and challenges, and how women develop strategies to succeed. This book will serve as a valuable resource for African and international policymakers, as well as organizations committed to increasing women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles.
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