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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


Oraro & Company Advocates Becomes First Kenyan Law Firm to Adopt the Gender Equality in Law (GELC) Model Policy
Oraro & Company Advocates becomes Kenya’s first law firm to adopt IAWL’s GELC Model Policy for gender equality in the legal profession.

African Women in Law
Aug 222 min read


IAWL Launches the Women’s Excellence in Law and Leadership Academy (WELLA) in Nairobi, Kenya
IAWL launches WELLA in Nairobi to equip African women in law with tools for leadership, growth, and sustainable impact.

Emelia Appiah Minka
Aug 142 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


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 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


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


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


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
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