Advocacy

Celebrating 25 African Women in Law who have broken barriers, fostered change, and shaped the future of leadership.

A woman is strong, resilient, and a force for change. Celebrating her means honoring her contributions, struggles, and triumphs.

The GEL Campaign gains momentum! UGSoL and top law firms in Ghana activate the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy, driving real change.

IAWL visited five leading law firms in Accra, where the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy was adopted to foster inclusive workplaces.

UGSOL & IAWL adopted the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy while honoring Akua Kuenyehia for her impact on legal education & gender equity

Accelerating action for gender equality in law is crucial. IAWL leads the charge through advocacy, policy, and training initiatives.

The 16 Days of Activism Against GBV calls for systemic change, cultural transformation, and grassroots action to end gender-based violence.

Mrs. Sheila Minkah-Premo’s speech at GELC urges women in the Ghana Bar Association to be strategic in securing leadership positions.

Vehement condemnation of the sexist, personal attacks by the President of the Uganda Law Society directed against the DPP.

At the Reykjavik Global Forum, women leaders united for gender equality, storytelling, and solidarity, reigniting hope for change.

The UK Women Judges Conference celebrated women’s resilience, brilliance, and camaraderie in law, highlighting their vital stories.

Discover how to promote gender equality in the legal profession through supportive policies and personal initiatives for women lawyers.

IAWL partners with EWLA in Ethiopia to advance gender equality in law through research, policy adoption, and training opportunities.

PALU endorses IAWL’s Gender Equality in Law Campaign, paving the way for gender-sensitive reform in Africa’s legal profession.

IAWL, Equality Now, and PALU held mentoring and gender equality events at the PALU 2024 Conference, uniting Africa’s legal professionals.

IAWL & AU host a forum in Addis Ababa to promote gender equality in law, unveiling the GEL Model Policy and launching the WELLA program.

"Despite women making up over 40% of Ghana's lawyers, none have led the GBA. Will 2024 be the year women break this leadership barrier?"

The GEL Campaign aims to advocate for institutional and policy reforms to create a more gender-inclusive work environment.

One fine afternoon a few years back, I received a distress call from a friend. Let’s call her Ama. Ama called on behalf of another young...

By: Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Research and Innovation Lead, IAWL. On March 10, 2022, it was announced that President Ramaphosa had...