IAWL honored Kenya’s trailblazing women judges at a historic book launch and awards ceremony in Nairobi.

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.

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

A woman is strong, resilient, and a force for change. Celebrating her means honoring her contributions, struggles, and triumphs.

IAWL visited five leading law firms in Accra, where the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy was adopted to foster inclusive workplaces.

UGSOL & IAWL adopted the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy while honoring Akua Kuenyehia for her impact on legal education & gender equity

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

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

"Despite women making up over 40% of Ghana's lawyers, none have led the GBA. Will 2024 be the year women break this leadership barrier?"

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...

The recent announcement of the nomination of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice in Ghana has been a cause for both...

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,...

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