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The Johannesburg Diary
At ENS South Africa, a powerful gathering honors Justice Yvonne Mokgoro and launches a landmark book on African women judges.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
May 225 min read


The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) at the CSW IAWL-NYU Side-Event
LSK’s Irene Akoth Otto speaks on women in law, leadership, and Kenya’s strides in gender equality at the IAWL-NYU side-event.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Apr 67 min read


The New York Diary
IAWL’s symposium at CSW69 explored women’s leadership in law, 30 years post-Beijing, highlighting challenges, progress, and solutions.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Apr 35 min read
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The Academic Musing Diary: "Glocal"[1] Sisterhood and the Politics of Silence and Erasure.
Global sisterhood is necessary for feminist work. It must be built on trust and the recognition and referencing of works we use.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Mar 315 min read


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

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Mar 302 min read


Who Is a Woman and Why She is Worth Celebrating
A woman is strong, resilient, and a force for change. Celebrating her means honoring her contributions, struggles, and triumphs.

African Women in Law
Mar 305 min read


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

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Mar 263 min read


Leadership by Example: Top-ranking law firms in Ghana Adopt the GEL Model Policy
IAWL visited five leading law firms in Accra, where the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy was adopted to foster inclusive workplaces.

Esenam Edusei
Mar 193 min read


Advocacy to Activation: Adoption of the GEL Model Policy by the University of Ghana School of Law
UGSOL & IAWL adopted the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy while honoring Akua Kuenyehia for her impact on legal education & gender equity

Esenam Edusei
Mar 105 min read


Accelerating Action for Gender Equality in Law: The Gender Equality in LawCampaign (GELC)
Accelerating action for gender equality in law is crucial. IAWL leads the charge through advocacy, policy, and training initiatives.

Emelia Appiah Minka
Mar 83 min read


Law is Not Enough: Changing Mindsets and Grassroots Engagement in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against GBV calls for systemic change, cultural transformation, and grassroots action to end gender-based violence.

African Women in Law
Dec 13, 20244 min read


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

Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D.
Dec 9, 20244 min read


Press Release: Condemning Derogatory Language Against the Ugandan Director of Public Prosecutions.
Vehement condemnation of the sexist, personal attacks by the President of the Uganda Law Society directed against the DPP.

African Women in Law
Nov 26, 20242 min read


The Addis Ababa Diary: Accra to Addis: Building a Movement for Gender Equality in Law Across Africa.
From Accra to Addis, the GELC unites Africa to drive gender equality in law, creating equitable systems for women across the continent.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Nov 25, 20243 min read


The Reykjavik Diary: Power, Together for Action.
At the Reykjavik Global Forum, women leaders united for gender equality, storytelling, and solidarity, reigniting hope for change.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Nov 25, 20244 min read


The Birmingham Diary: United Kingdom Association of Women Judges.
The UK Women Judges Conference celebrated women’s resilience, brilliance, and camaraderie in law, highlighting their vital stories.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Promotion and Progress: Shattering Gender Barriers
Discover how to promote gender equality in the legal profession through supportive policies and personal initiatives for women lawyers.
Ms.Osai Ojigho
Nov 18, 20244 min read


IAWL Pays a GELC-Inspired Courtesy Call To The Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association
IAWL partners with EWLA in Ethiopia to advance gender equality in law through research, policy adoption, and training opportunities.

African Women in Law
Nov 15, 20242 min read


The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) Endorses IAWL’s Gender Equality in Law Campaign and Model Policy
PALU endorses IAWL’s Gender Equality in Law Campaign, paving the way for gender-sensitive reform in Africa’s legal profession.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Empowering Women in Law: Insights from the 2024 PALU Annual Conference
IAWL, Equality Now, and PALU held mentoring and gender equality events at the PALU 2024 Conference, uniting Africa’s legal professionals.

African Women in Law
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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