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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.
Dr Jennifer Heaven Mike
Mar 305 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Is the Ghana Bar Association Ready for Women Leaders?
"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?"
J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Aug 12, 20247 min read
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PRESS RELEASE
The GEL Campaign aims to advocate for institutional and policy reforms to create a more gender-inclusive work environment.
African Women in Law
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Women in Law in Nigeria: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
Women in law in Nigeria have had a unique journey of development as they did not encounter as much systemic resistance during their...
Nonhlanhla Hlazo, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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IAWL Reports Reveal Cracks in the Concrete Ceiling for Women in Law and Leadership in South Africa
South Africa’s legal profession today is female-strong, having allowed women’s entry 100 years ago in 1923. With masses of women entering...
Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20235 min read
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Women in Law and Leadership: How Kenya (Almost) got it Right.
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...
J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: IAWL Launches Comprehensive Reports on Women in Law and Leadership
6th June 2023 WASHINGTON, DC: The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), a Pan-African organization dedicated to supporting women in...
African Women in Law
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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A Third Woman Chief Justice for Ghana? A Look at the Rise of African Women in Law and Leadership
The recent announcement of the nomination of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice in Ghana has been a cause for both...
Priscilla Ama Forson
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Women Judges in South Africa: Breaking Barriers & Biases
The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ) just concluded its 16th annual conference and...
African Women in Law
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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WOZA Awards 2022: Celebrating African women in the legal profession
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...
African Women in Law
Aug 5, 20222 min read
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Introducing the IAWL Becoming a Partner Series
Becoming a partner in law practice is an aspirational target for many lawyers. The journey to partnership has proven to be laborious,...
African Women in Law
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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Break the Glass Ceiling! Why Women Deserve a Seat at the Presidency of the Ghana Bar Association
'Leaky pipelines', 'treading water', 'glass ceilings' and the challenges women face in law and leadership.
African Women in Law
Sep 3, 20216 min read
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