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

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

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

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...

Becoming a partner in law practice is an aspirational target for many lawyers. The journey to partnership has proven to be laborious,...

Through Matri-legal feminism, I am advocating and theorizing for the beginning of a new field of study of the lives and experiences of women

The Institute for African Women in Law congratulates Professor Phoebe Okowa for her recent historic election to the International Law Commi

Join our expert panel discussion on the global situation of women in legal professions including best practice examples and recommendations

'Leaky pipelines', 'treading water', 'glass ceilings' and the challenges women face in law and leadership.

Justice is often depicted as a woman, yet, the role of women judges in promoting justice remains an uphill battle due to intersecting...

In this series we present the three-part series featuring Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (Ret.) of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

In this series, we explore the work of women judges who have stood up for judicial integrity, independence and impartiality.

The panel will discuss the recently-published report of the UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, which outlines findings on the

Will women’s symbolic representation translate into their substantive leadership within the Court in the forthcoming elections?

The representation of women in the judiciary is significant for many reasons. Besides ensuring that the legal system is developed with all

Washington, DC— The Institute for African Women in Law notes with excitement the recent selection of Justice Martha Koome (CA) as the first

Be-in-the-Know! Gender Scorecard @ the ECOWAS Court of Justice

The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) congratulates the newly sworn in judges on their election to the International Criminal Court

I did it! After five long years, I completed my doctorate in international law on December 1st, 2020.