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Her Seat on the Bench: How Mabaeng Lenyai’s journey inspires women in law
Mabaeng Lenyai is a pioneer woman in law. In March 2022, she made history by becoming the first elected female President of the Law...
IAWL
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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OPPORTUNITY: IAWL IS HIRING!
The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) is a Washington, D.C. based Pan-African non-profit, non-governmental organization. IAWL is...
IAWL
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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THE STATE OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE JUDICIARY OF THE GAMBIA;
Existing Experience, Best Practice and Identification of Barriers to the Advancement of Women Judges By : Hon. Justice Zainab Jawara....
IAWL
Jun 26, 20234 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...
IAWL
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) Participates in the First Meeting of African Women Judges
Women Judges from about 30 African countries gathered in Libreville, Gabon, for the 1st Meeting of African Women Judges. The meeting,...
Atchere Asuah-Kwasi
May 31, 20232 min read
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From Law Student to Lawyer: Making the Transition
A Digest of IAWL’s Professional Development for Law Students in Collaboration with UCT Women in Law The Institute for African Women in...
Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D.
May 8, 20236 min read
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