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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Women in Leadership in Law (WILL) Convening in Nairobi
Women in law convene in Nairobi, charting bold strategies for gender equality, mentorship, and systemic reform across Africa.

Emelia Appiah Minka
Sep 14 min read


Data-Driven Advocacy is Key to Advancing Women in Law and Leadership
Discover how the 2025 Gender Scorecard drives equality by analyzing women’s representation in law and leadership across Africa.

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Jul 121 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


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 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


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

Esenam Edusei
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Creating a Gender-inclusive Legal Profession: IAWL-AUOLC Stakeholder Engagement to Combat Gender Inequality
IAWL and AUOLC lead a strategic forum in Addis Ababa, addressing gender inequality and advancing women’s leadership in law.

African Women in Law
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Is the Ghana Bar Association Ready for Women Leaders?
"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?"

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Aug 12, 20247 min read
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