The Institute for African Women in Law

P.O. Box CT 6996

Accra
Ghana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Advocating for Change: IAWL's GELC Convening Addresses Gender
Inequality in the Legal Profession
ACCRA, July 2, 2024

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 honor, 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.

Lawyer Sheila Minkah-Premo, president of the Ghana Bar Association Women’s Forum,
remarked:

"We are honored 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.
We invite stakeholders and supporters from across Africa and beyond to join us in this
vital conversation. Together, we can leverage our collective voices, expertise, and
resources to advance gender equality in law and create a more inclusive legal
profession.
SIGNED
J. JARPA DAWUNI, PH.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR