Discover how the 2025 Gender Scorecard drives equality by analyzing women’s representation in law and leadership across Africa.

Linda Kasonde shattered Zambia’s legal glass ceiling—and then held the door open for others to rise.

Mabaeng Lenyai, South Africa’s first woman president of the Law Society, reflects on purpose, leadership, and why women must rise.

Sheila Minkah-Premo is transforming Ghana’s legal landscape by championing women’s rights and legislative reform.

Pheona N. Wall led Uganda’s legal community through crisis, advancing justice and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathleen Dlepu’s bold leadership transformed South Africa’s legal profession, opening doors for women and challenging the status quo.

Michaela Swallow’s leadership journey proves women can rise, lead, and transform the legal landscape in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Cynthia Lareine is reshaping Africa’s legal landscape through bold leadership, innovation, and a deep passion for community building.

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

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

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

At the Reykjavik Global Forum, women leaders united for gender equality, storytelling, and solidarity, reigniting hope for change.

The UK Women Judges Conference celebrated women’s resilience, brilliance, and camaraderie in law, highlighting their vital stories.

Discover how to promote gender equality in the legal profession through supportive policies and personal initiatives for women lawyers.

Efua Ghartey, with 30+ years of legal expertise, aims to lead the GBA with a vision for fair compensation, welfare, and global partnerships

The GEL Campaign aims to advocate for institutional and policy reforms to create a more gender-inclusive work environment.

Women in law in Nigeria have had a unique journey of development as they did not encounter as much systemic resistance during their...

South Africa’s legal profession today is female-strong, having allowed women’s entry 100 years ago in 1923. With masses of women entering...

Women’s leadership in law in Kenya cannot be complete if it is limited to the judiciary. The women in law and leadership reports by the...

6th June 2023 WASHINGTON, DC: The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), a Pan-African organization dedicated to supporting women in...