Two women, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and Mrs. Victoria Barth, lead the Ghana Bar Association, marking a historic milestone in leadership.

Nigeria appoints its second female Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, a milestone in gender parity within African judicial leadership.

Victoria Barth, a seasoned legal expert, is running for GBA Vice President, advocating for integrity, inclusivity, and legal excellence.

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?"

IAWL, GBA Women's Forum, and UG School of Law hosted "Breaking Barriers: Law Students Championing Equality in Law" on July 3, 2024.

South Africa's appointment of the first woman Chief Justice adds to the growing list of women leaders in judiciaries across Africa.

As part of its ongoing Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC), the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) conducted a series of strategic

On July 5th, 2024, IAWL launched the Gender Equality in Law Campaign in Accra, uniting over 200 professionals to champion gender equality