Better Together for a Stronger Africa. The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International Conference 2026 is bringing together legal professionals, advocates, policymakers, and changemakers from across the continent to foster collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable progress. Theme: Better Together—AWLA Beaming Her…
AWLA was established in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1997 by a group of visionary African women lawyers led by Betty Mould-Iddrisu, a Ghanaian who became its pioneer president. AWLA was birthed in response to the peculiar challenges the African child and…
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence through active participation in a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on *6th July, 2026 at the National Assembly, Abuja*. Representing the *AWLA President, Mandy Asagba, Esq.*, the…
To our newly called Solicitors and Advocates of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, On behalf of the African Women Lawyers Association, we celebrate you! Your call to the Nigerian Bar is not just a personal achievement. It is a victory…
CPR TRAINING Hosted by: African Women Lawyers Association, Nigeria Chapter – Enugu State Branch Everyone needs this life-saving skill. Yes, you. To every woman, girl, man, and boy, CPR is not just for doctors or first responders. It’s a must-have…
In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, the members of AWLA Warri, Delta, paid a heartfelt visit to the Children’s Ward of the General Hospital, Ekpan Community, bringing love, encouragement, and support to children receiving medical care. The visit,…
Happy Birthday dear CR, Today we celebrate you – Awlan Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire: Country Representative & National Coordinator/President AWLA Nigeria Alternate Chair, Electoral Committee AWLA Immediate Past National Treasurer, AWLA Nigeria Past State Coordinator, AWLA Kwara State Branch …
The African Women Lawyers Association proudly celebrates a milestone of excellence and distinction within our ranks. We extend our warmest congratulations to Aisha Ado Abdullahi, Esq. on her qualification as Silk Designate — a prestigious rank that recognizes exceptional advocacy,…
On this Workers’ Day, I, Mandy Demechi-Asagba, President of the African Women Lawyers’ Association (AWLA), on behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Council, Diamond Life Members, Life Members and distinguished Members and Partners Worldwide salute the resilience, tenacity,…
