What We Do
Advance human rights and equal justice for women and girls
How We Do It
Empower women on the bench to overcome gender bias in the laws and their application
What You Can Do
Join our network of women judges to benefit from our global expertise and strengthen our collective mission
The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose members represent all levels of the judiciary worldwide and share a commitment to equal justice for women and the rule of law. Created in 1991, the IAWJ has grown to a membership of over 4700 in 75 countries.
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Judges have an affirmative ethical responsibility to act so that access to justice becomes a reality. In their presentations IAWJ judges demonstrated how they, by being vigilant, creative and practical, take steps to address obstacles that many women and girls face in the courtroom and in asserting their rights. - President-Elect Hon. Vanessa RuizMore
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IAWJ Delegation at the 62nd UN Commission on the Status of Women 14 March 2018, is the International Association of Women Judge's delegation's first day at the 62nd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This year's CSW theme is "Empowering Rural Women and Girls." IAWJ's delegation this year has some Read More
From Susana Medina de Rizzo IAWJ President
The mission of the International Association of Women Judges has never been more critical than it is today. Discrimination against women and girls persists in societies around the world—within discriminatory laws or in the biased application of laws. As such, judicial systems fall short of ensuring women’s equal access to justice. A vital remedy, embraced by the IAWJ, is to promote and empower Read More