The Institute for African Women in Law is set to host a monumental high-level convening on Friday, July 05, 2024, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel to climax its Pan-African, continent-wide Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC).

Launched virtually in April 2024, the campaign has raised awareness about the challenges women in law face through evidence-based research and public advocacy to ignite policy reforms for equitable and women-inclusive legal institutions. The High-Level Convening, a collaborative effort between IAWL, the Office of the Chief Justice, and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), is a testament to the collective commitment towards gender equality within the legal profession.

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo will be the special guest of honour, alongside Professor Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers.

The event is expected to attract esteemed members of the Ghana Bar Association, members of the Diplomatic Corps and leaders of international organizations. Private legal practitioner, Sheila Minkah-Premo, president of the Ghana Bar Association Women’s Forum, remarked:

"We are honoured to have Her Ladyship, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo and other distinguished leaders within the legal profession join us for this important event. Their support and participation will significantly contribute to the success of this campaign and amplify our efforts to address gender gaps within the legal profession."

The convening will provide a platform for critical discussions, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaborations aimed at driving meaningful change.

Participants will discuss critical issues affecting women in the legal profession, share best practices, and identify actionable solutions to promote gender equality and women's leadership in law.

The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) is a Pan-African non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Washington, D.C., and Accra, Ghana. IAWL is committed to supporting the formidable works of women in law across Africa and the African diaspora. Our goal is to be a focal point for addressing issues across the legal and judicial professions