Recent News

IAWJ receives the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law (English/Spanish/French Versions)

The 17th International Association of Women Judges Africa Regional Conference was hosted in Kampala, Uganda from October 25 – 28, 2022. The conference was organized jointly by the International Association of Women Judges and the National Association of Women Judges – Uganda (NAWJU).

La 17e Conférence régionale africaine de l'Association internationale des femmes juges s'est tenue à Kampala, en Ouganda, du 25 au 28 octobre 2022. La conférence a été organisée conjointement par l'Association internationale des femmes juges et l'Association nationale des femmes juges - Ouganda (NAWJU).

La 17a Conferencia Regional de África de la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas se celebró en Kampala, Uganda, del 25 al 28 de octubre de 2022. La conferencia fue organizada conjuntamente por la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas y la Asociación Nacional de Mujeres Juezas – Uganda (NAWJU).

In the framework of the "Promoting Inclusive Justice in Botswana" project, the IAWJ had the opportunity to speak to a few students currently participating in the LGBTI rights law clinic established by the University of Botswana Law Department.

Letter from the Executive Council about the location of our next IAWJ Biennial Conference 2023.

Lettre du Conseil exécutif concernant le lieu de notre prochaine conférence biennale de l'IAWJ 2023.

Carta del Consejo Ejecutivo sobre la ubicación de nuestra próxima Conferencia Bienal de la IAWJ 2023.

The IAWJ Afghan Women Judges Rescue Committee was awarded the PILnet Global Partnership Award.

Statement of the IAWJ on the attack on the Education Centre in Kabul. Statement in all 3 languages (English, Spanish and French)

Inaugural DLA Piper Pro Bono LeadHer award presented to IAWJ Afghan Support Committee.

The International Committee in Support of Afghan Women Judges of the IAWJ has been nominated for the Charter Award 100 Gran Canaria 2022.

In furtherance of our goals, the IAWJ condemns the violent extrajudicial killing of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman in Iran.

Announcement about partnership with the Judicial Integrity Network ASEAN.

STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF JUDGES IN YEMEN in ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH.

IAWJ Statement on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the Ascension of King Charles III

Special Newsletter edition on the appointment of Justice Mandisa Maya.

Plans for the Biennial Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco 2023.
Planes para la Conferencia Bienal en Marrakech, Marruecos 2023.
Plans pour la Conférence Biennale de Marrakech, Maroc 2023.

IAWJ conducts inaugural South - South Dialogue on Trafficking in Persons with women judges from Africa and the Caribbean.

Reflection about the International Day of Women Judges by our President Susan Glazebrook

This International Day of Women Judges, the World Must Reaffirm its Commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

This article discusses the much needed opportunity to reflect on the work that still has to be done to improve gender equality, both in the judiciary and in the law more generally.

Former NAWJ President and former IAWJ President Hon. Vanessa Ruiz to receive the
NAWJ Lady Justice Award for Humanitarian Aid at the NAWJ Midyear Meeting March 10-12, 2022.

The Public Law School of Hinche won the first edition of the national debate competition on human trafficking in Haiti

The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) in partnership with the National Association of Women Judges Uganda (NAWJ-U) and the International Association of Women Judges- Kenya Chapter (IAWJ-KC) is implementing a project to increase the effectiveness of prosecutions and reduce the prevalence of labor trafficking in Kenya and Uganda.

The IAWJ is thrilled to have the International Day of Women Judges and will host appropriate activities to commemorate it each March 10.

L'AIFJ organise actuellement une campagne de sensibilisation ciblant les étudiant.e.s universitaires, à travers un tournoi de débat entre 8 facultés de droit en Haïti. Cette initiative est mise en œuvre par le biais du programme BEST (Building Enduring System to End Trafficking), financé par l'USAID et co-mis en œuvre par LUMOS, CRS et l'AIFJ. Ce tournoi de débat vise à créer enfin cette importante conversation contre la traite des êtres humains parmi les étudiant.e.s en droit haïtien.ne.s, tout en renforçant leurs compétences et leur sensibilisation en tant que futurs leaders des systèmes judiciaires en Haïti.

The brutal violation of human rights, as well as the ongoing destruction of judicial structures and the abolition of any independent approach to justice, with particular disregard for the rights of female judges in Afghanistan, once again gives us reason to show solidarity with those concerned and to call on the European authorities to provide the greatest possible support.

"They are women who had the effrontery to sit in judgment on men,” said Susan Glazebrook, President of the judges’ association and a justice of the Supreme Court in New Zealand. "The women judges of Afghanistan are under threat for applying the law,” she added. “They are under threat because they have made rulings in favor of women according to law in family violence, custody and divorce cases.”

Judges in Afghanistan are in very grave danger.
Judges are at risk because they made rulings in terrorism and security cases in accordance with the law. They are at risk because of their rulings in criminal cases. They are at risk because, where required by law, they ruled against men in domestic violence, divorce and child custody cases. They are at risk because some of these judgments were made against Taliban members. In effect judges in Afghanistan are at risk because they upheld the rule of law and respected human rights.

The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) has grave fears for the basic human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan as the Taliban advance and take control of large parts of the country. This includes the right of women to live and work in safety and security.