<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Institute for African Women in Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A non-profit organization with a vision of building a network of women legal professionals dedicated to using the law for  change and development.]]></description><link>https://www.africanwomeninlaw.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.empressmediahouse.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[                 The Johannesburg Diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ENS South Africa, a powerful gathering honors Justice Yvonne Mokgoro and launches a landmark book on African women judges.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-johannesburg-diary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6822992c24d5391e71160e0b</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><category><![CDATA[News and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:03:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00ecb7_3fc239e7142f4292a812a1861f5869de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) at the CSW IAWL-NYU Side-Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[LSK’s Irene Akoth Otto speaks on women in law, leadership, and Kenya’s strides in gender equality at the IAWL-NYU side-event.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-sit-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67efedf6cbac1441ac3b6752</guid><category><![CDATA[Guest Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[GELC]]></category><category><![CDATA[IAWL Digest]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_f88a8a9f639c447caf44cb6103351349~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE NEW YORK DIARY]]></title><description><![CDATA[IAWL’s symposium at CSW69 explored women’s leadership in law, 30 years post-Beijing, highlighting challenges, progress, and solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-new-york-diary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac2d532f1acc1177f4bd05</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><category><![CDATA[GELC]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_fcf8cfea0c354caf80b7a5247713a0ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Academic Musing Diary: "Glocal"[1]  Sisterhood and the Politics of Silence and Erasure.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global sisterhood is necessary for feminist work. It must be built on trust and the recognition and referencing of works we use. ]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-academic-musing-diary-glocal-1-sisterhood-and-the-politics-of-silence-and-erasure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea7e86f96b48cc2d233d52</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:55:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_c91ea1a959674a54ac9d73a745148fed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 African Women in Law: Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating 25 African Women in Law who have broken barriers, fostered change, and shaped the future of leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/25-african-women-in-law-trailblazers-shaping-the-future-of-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dacfbc5d638fcc1c7f6980</guid><category><![CDATA[When Women in Law Lead: A Series]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Research]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_0c2a4afd55a944fd8b279f75efe1dbf0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is a Woman and Why She is Worth Celebrating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is strong, resilient, and a force for change. Celebrating her means honoring her contributions, struggles, and triumphs.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/whysheisworthcelebrating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e9508ef96b48cc2d1f97c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Guest Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_677f8865bcbb473586855622f6610b24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IAWL</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE ACCRA DIARY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GEL Campaign gains momentum! UGSoL and top law firms in Ghana activate the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy, driving real change.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-accra-diary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e2747e85db6ab79756cd05</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><category><![CDATA[Be-in-the-know!]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_650abadb9a7a4f988b2fba76031e823b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. 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Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D. </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Reykjavik Diary: Power, Together for Action.]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Reykjavik Global Forum, women leaders united for gender equality, storytelling, and solidarity, reigniting hope for change.]]></description><link>https://www.empressmediahouse.com/post/the-reykjavik-diary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673e5c4732f8c6cb6fa23c5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category><category><![CDATA[News and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:23:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/229dcd_3151e134adfe4963861523b48e80ee67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. 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