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...

Data-driven research is crucial to supporting advocacy and policy interventions to accelerate systems change and promote transformational...

Yorm Ama Abledu has been named as the 2022 International Bar Association’s (IBA) Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recipient at the recently...

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

The recently concluded 31st Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, held between 25 and 30 July 2022, at the British...

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,...

Judge Ann Claire Williams’ judicial career can be succinctly characterized by one word: advancement. This rings true to the remarkable...

PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC March 10, 2022 March 10 has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of...