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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.

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.

Isabel Boaten, VP of Greater Accra Regional Bar, aims to transform the legal field with visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence.

IAWL and AUOLC lead a strategic forum in Addis Ababa, addressing gender inequality and advancing women’s leadership in law.

Two women, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and Mrs. Victoria Barth, lead the Ghana Bar Association, marking a historic milestone in leadership.

Nigeria appoints its second female Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, a milestone in gender parity within African judicial leadership.

Victoria Barth, a seasoned legal expert, is running for GBA Vice President, advocating for integrity, inclusivity, and legal excellence.

Efua Ghartey, with 30+ years of legal expertise, aims to lead the GBA with a vision for fair compensation, welfare, and global partnerships

IAWL, GBA Women's Forum, and UG School of Law hosted "Breaking Barriers: Law Students Championing Equality in Law" on July 3, 2024.

On July 5th, 2024, IAWL launched the Gender Equality in Law Campaign in Accra, uniting over 200 professionals to champion gender equality

Women Judges from about 30 African countries gathered in Libreville, Gabon, for the 1st Meeting of African Women Judges. The meeting,...

The recent announcement of the nomination of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice in Ghana has been a cause for both...

Chief Justice Martha Koome launches IAWL reports on women in law and leadership in Kenya.

Press Release 21 October 2022 With much delight, we announce the publication of the edited book ‘Intersectionality and Women's Access to...

Introducing the African Women in Law Scholars & Researchers Database, our innovative digital directory of African women scholars and...

The recently concluded 31st Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, held between 25 and 30 July 2022, at the British...

The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ) just concluded its 16th annual conference and...

The WOZA - Women in Law South Africa Awards first came on scene in 2019. Founded by Rehana Khan Parker and Asha Ramdin Singhania who were...