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

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

In a round of engaging questions, we delve deeper into the perspectives, positionalities and politics of 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

"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?"

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

South Africa's appointment of the first woman Chief Justice adds to the growing list of women leaders in judiciaries across Africa.

As part of its ongoing Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC), the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) conducted a series of strategic

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

ACCRA, Ghana - The Institute for African Women in Law is set to host a monumental high-level convening on Friday, July 05, 2024, at the...

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

The Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GLEC) blog series provides recommendations addressing some of the major issues women in law face.

The Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GLEC) blog series provides recommendations addressing some of the major issues women in law face.

The Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GLEC) blog series provides recommendations addressing some of the major issues women in law face.

A Digest of IAWL’s 2024 International Women’s Day Event For the 2024 International Women’s Day, the Institute for African Women in Law...

On February 29, 2024, lawyers in Kenya will vote for the 51st President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Is Kenya ready for another...

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...