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Mabaeng Lenyai: Bridging Legal and Judicial Silos
Mabaeng Lenyai, South Africa’s first woman president of the Law Society, reflects on purpose, leadership, and why women must rise.
African Women in Law
Jun 45 min read
Sheila Minkah-Premo: A Career and Legacy of Championing Women and Girls’ Rights.
Sheila Minkah-Premo is transforming Ghana’s legal landscape by championing women’s rights and legislative reform.
Salma Elikem Benson
Jun 46 min read
Pheona Wall: The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times
Pheona N. Wall led Uganda’s legal community through crisis, advancing justice and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
African Women in Law
Jun 45 min read
Kathleen Dlepu: Pioneering Progress Through Legal Reforms
Kathleen Dlepu’s bold leadership transformed South Africa’s legal profession, opening doors for women and challenging the status quo.
African Women in Law
Jun 46 min read
Michaela B.E Swallow: Breaking Legal Barriers
Michaela Swallow’s leadership journey proves women can rise, lead, and transform the legal landscape in Sierra Leone and beyond.
Esenam Edusei
Jun 46 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
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
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
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
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
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
Women in Law and Leadership: Who is Efua Ghartey?
Efua Ghartey, with 30+ years of legal expertise, aims to lead the GBA with a vision for fair compensation, welfare, and global partnerships
African Women in Law
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Addressing Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession: A Call for Change
The Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GLEC) blog series provides recommendations addressing some of the major issues women in law face.
African Women in Law
Apr 29, 20243 min read
Unpacking the Gender Equality Struggle in Senior Legal Positions
The Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GLEC) blog series provides recommendations addressing some of the major issues women in law face.
African Women in Law
Apr 29, 20245 min read
IAWL Launches Gender Scorecard
For immediate release May 6, 2021 Washington, DC— The Institute for African Women in Law has launched the Gender Scorecard tracker, an...
African Women in Law
May 5, 20211 min read
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