International Association of Women Judges

⚖️⚽ Fair Play = Fair Justice As the World Cup brings nations together through a shared commitment to rules, integrity, respect, and fair competition, we are reminded that these same values are at the heart of justice. #FairPlayFairJustice #WomenJudges #GenderEquality #WorldCup

The HerStory: Gender Award of Distinction honors women judges whose service strengthens the administration of justice and inspires others through their commitment to excellence. ⚖️ 🎥Meet this years awardees: youtu.be/hburS12qe-4 #JudicialLeadership #WomenImpactJustice

Sending our thoughts and support to everyone affected by the recent earthquake in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. 💙 To our members, colleagues, and communities in the region, please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Justice is strongest when every person is seen, heard, and treated with dignity and respect. 🌈⚖️ 🎧 Hear the full podcast episode here: iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i… @LGBTQJudges #InclusiveJustice #IAWJ #EqualJustice #WomenJudges #JudicialLeadership

What does it mean to break barriers at the highest levels of justice? ⚖️Episode with Lady Brenda Hale 🟢Spotify:open.spotify.com/episode/244… 🔴YouTube: youtu.be/27LnPi2s7aE #IAWJ #WomenJudges #GenderEquity #WomenInLeadership #JusticeBeyondTheBench

On the International Day of @UN Peacekeepers, this article reflects on solidarity, dignity, human rights, and universal access to healthcare through the lens of “fraternal law.” Read more / Lea más 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

At the IAWJ– @UNDP E-MENA Regional Conference, judges and legal experts explored how AI and gender equality are reshaping courts and justice systems worldwide. Read Justice in Transition: AI, Gender Equality, and the Future of Courts in the E-MENA Region iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

What do the numbers reveal about gender equality in Nigeria’s judiciary? This report presents the first comprehensive gender-disaggregated dataset on judicial appointments from 2022–2024. Read Nigeria’s Judiciary: Gender Data Report (2022–24) 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

On World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we highlight the importance of diverse and inclusive leadership in international justice spaces. Read Advancing Women’s Leadership in Global Spaces 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

Through the HERstory campaign, IAWJ and the Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) are amplifying the voices of women judges whose journeys are too often left out of conversations about justice and leadership. 🔗 Be part of it: iawj.org/give

Representation alone is not enough. This blog explores the structural barriers that continue to limit women’s leadership in law—from workplace culture and harassment to governance and media visibility. Read Breaking Barriers to Women’s Legal Power 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

On the International Day of Living Together in Peace, we highlight how women judges are reshaping justice systems through leadership, solidarity, and institutional reform. Read more👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

On this International Day of Families, we’re highlighting the stories of women judges across Nigeria balancing leadership, caregiving, and life on the bench. Read IAWJ’s interview series: In Her Own Words: Nigeria’s Women Judges 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

What happens when corruption and sexual exploitation meet inside institutions meant to deliver justice? When we name abuse of power, we make it harder to hide — and easier to stop. iawj.org/give

How can customary arbitration support access to commercial justice? This blog explores legal pluralism, SDG 16.3, and examples from Ghana and Kenya to show how hybrid justice models can expand fairness, efficiency, and trust. Read more 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

“Justice has gender.” Judge Glòria Poyatos reflects on the need to integrate women’s perspectives into the law and strengthen gender-inclusive justice systems. Read more 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i… @mujeresjuezas

Investing in early-career African women lawyers is essential to transforming justice systems and advancing the rights of women and girls across the continent. ⚖️@ClooneyFDN 🟢Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Dx… 🔴YouTube: youtu.be/VMskWw4FnGc #IAWJ #JusticeBeyondTheBench

What does justice look like behind the bench? In Nigeria, women judges are balancing courtrooms, caregiving, and careers—often without support systems. Read: Balancing the Bench and Motherhood 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…

What happens to justice when the system itself is not equipped to respond? Through its Women in Leadership in Law (WILIL) initiative, IAWJ supported the development of South Africa’s new judicial sexual harassment policy. 🔗 Be part of it: iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i… #JusticeInAction

IAWJ, with @OSCE , engaged women judges and young legal professionals in Kazakhstan—advancing leadership, cooperation, and access to justice. Read more 👇 iawj.org/content.aspx?page_i…