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History Made! Two Women Elected to Lead the Ghana Bar Association
Two women, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and Mrs. Victoria Barth, lead the Ghana Bar Association, marking a historic milestone in leadership.
Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20242 min read
“Her Ladyship the Chief Justice” Returns: Nigeria Welcomes its Second Female Chief Justice
Nigeria appoints its second female Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, a milestone in gender parity within African judicial leadership.
African Women in Law
Aug 23, 20242 min read
South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice: Another Win for African Women in Law
South Africa's appointment of the first woman Chief Justice adds to the growing list of women leaders in judiciaries across Africa.
African Women in Law
Jul 29, 20242 min read
A Third Woman Chief Justice for Ghana? A Look at the Rise of African Women in Law and Leadership
The recent announcement of the nomination of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice in Ghana has been a cause for both...
Priscilla Ama Forson
Apr 27, 20232 min read
African Women Judges Celebrate the Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) congratulates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic confirmation to the US Supreme Cou
African Women in Law
Apr 16, 20222 min read
Congratulations! Prof. Phoebe Okowa Elected to the International Law Commission.
The Institute for African Women in Law congratulates Professor Phoebe Okowa for her
recent historic election to the International Law Commi
African Women in Law
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Congratulations! Prof. Oluyemisi Bamgbose, SAN appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, RISP-Uni of Ibadan
Congratulations to Prof. Oluyemisi Bamgbose SAN on her appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnershi
African Women in Law
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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