Newsletters - International Association of Women Judges

Breaking Barriers in International Law: Highlights From the 2025 WeWIL Networking Event

Published On 12/5/2025

The 2025 WeWIL networking event united 145 women law students and 60 international speakers for a record-breaking day of mentorship, inspiration, and global connection.

Published On 10/6/2025

South Africa’s Judiciary adopts a landmark sexual harassment policy, advancing judicial integrity, gender equality, and survivor-centered reform.

Published On 9/15/2025

Insights from a high-level panel on women’s leadership in diplomacy, linking gender equality to the 2026 UN SG election and strategies to strengthen multilateralism.

Published On 7/23/2025

Honoring the life and legacy of Hon. Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu, President of the Ghana Association of Women Judges and former IAWJ Africa Regional Chair, whose leadership and dedication left a lasting impact.

Published On 5/20/2025

🎙️Statement on Leadership Transition at the International Association of Women Judges
🎙️Declaración sobre la Transición de Liderazgo en la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas
🎙️Déclaration sur la Transition de Leadership à l'Association Internationale des Femmes Juges

Published On 5/5/2025

(EN) International Association of Women Judges Statement on Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law.
(SPA) Declaración de la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas sobre la Independencia Judicial y el Estado de Derecho.
(FRE) Déclaration de l'Association Internationale des Femmes Juges sur l'Indépendance Judiciaire et l'État de Droit

Published On 4/9/2025

At the 69th UN CSW session in NYC, IAWJ co-sponsored the “Women in the Judiciary” program, spotlighting global women judges and their career journeys. Speakers emphasized the importance of gender equality in the judiciary for justice and accountability. Though progress is evident, disparities persist across regions and court levels.

Published On 3/17/2025

The 2nd Women Judges Conference 2025 in Nepal, hosted by the Judges’ Society in collaboration with UNDP and ICJ, celebrated women judges' contributions and addressed challenges in the judiciary. The event featured keynote speeches, discussions on inclusivity, judicial misogyny, and a commitment to gender equality through a 12-point pledge.

Published On 3/13/2025

A tribute to Justice Sharada Shrestha, Nepal’s first female judge, highlighting her pioneering judicial career, leadership in the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), and dedication to advancing women's roles in law. Her contributions, including spearheading the IAWJ GLOW program in Nepal and advocating for women's education and leadership, left a lasting impact.

Published On 3/11/2025

Mots de la Magistrate Grecia NORCEUS, Doyenne du Tribunal de Première Instance de Croix- des-Bouquets à l'occasion de la Journée Internationale des Femmes Juges ce 10 Mars 2025.

Published On 3/10/2025

GOODWILL MESSAGE BY HON. JUSTICE KUDIRAT M.O. KEKEREEKUN, GCON, THE HONOURABLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA AND PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES NIGERIA (NAWJN) ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN JUDGES, 2025

Published On 3/9/2025

On the International Day of Women Judges, the IAWJ honors the achievements of women judges worldwide while recognizing the struggles of those who paved the way. This statement reaffirms our commitment to fostering dialogue, support, and opportunities for women in the judiciary, ensuring a more just and equitable legal system for all.

Published On 2/10/2025

On January 17, 2025, the Chinese Taipei Chapter of the IAWJ celebrated the 30th anniversary of its establishment with a spectacular event that brought together distinguished judicial officers from across the Judiciary.

Tribute to Master Sharlene Jaggernauth

Published On 1/23/2025

Master Sharlene Jaggernauth is a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Women Judges (TTAWJ), the Caribbean Association of Women Judges (CAWJ), and the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ).

Published On 11/22/2024

ENG:IAWJ Receives "Meninas" Award for Commitment to Gender Equality and Against Gender-Based Violence
SPA: IAWJ Recibe el Premio "Meninas" por su Compromiso con la Igualdad de Género y Contra la Violencia de Género
FRE: IAWJ Recevait le Prix "Meninas" pour son Engagement en Faveur de l'Égalité des Sexes et Contre la Violence Basée sur le Genre

Published On 11/18/2024

The "Empowering Women in International Law" webinar, hosted by IAWJ, ILSA, and GQUAL, united 26 women judges and 83 students globally for career guidance, discussions, and insights on women's roles in law.

Published On 10/31/2024

At the Oct 25 Latin America and Caribbean Conference, leaders like Dulce María Milán Rodríguez shared strategies for women’s inclusion in the judiciary. A panel with leaders from Abogadas MX, Fundación para la Justicia, and the Vance Center discussed judicial independence and gender equality.
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En la Conferencia de América Latina y el Caribe del 25 de octubre, líderes como Dulce María Milán Rodríguez compartieron estrategias para la inclusión de las mujeres en el poder judicial. Un panel con líderes de Abogadas MX, Fundación para la Justicia y el Vance Center discutió la independencia judicial y la igualdad de género.

Published On 8/26/2024

We remember 15 August 2021 when all Afghan Women Judges were sacked by the Taliban from their positions for no other reason than that they were women Judges.

Published On 7/29/2024

IAWJ Statement on Judicial Independence and Current Events in Mexico-July 2024 - Declaración de la IAWJ sobre la Independencia Judicial y los acontecimientos actuales en México-Julio 2024 - Déclaration de l'IAWJ sur l'indépendance judiciaire et les événements actuels au Mexique - juillet 2024

Published On 7/26/2024

The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) is thrilled to announce the historic appointment of its esteemed member and Vice President, Justice Mandisa Maya, as the first woman Chief Justice of South Africa.

Published On 6/20/2024

The Caribbean Association of Women Judges (CAWJ) and the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Women Judges (TTAWJ) Host 10th Anniversaries Professional Development Conference and Gala

Published On 6/18/2024

Statement on the Assassination of Magistrate Monica Kivuti of Kenya ; Declaración sobre el asesinato de la Magistrada Monica Kivuti de Kenia ; Déclaration sur l'assassinat de la magistrate kenyane Monica Kivuti

Published On 5/28/2024

The 18th IAWJ Africa Regional Conference 2024 was held under the theme: Combating Negative Cultural Practices in Contemporary Times: The Role of Women Judges.

Published On 4/22/2024

The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) and the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), with the support of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, are inviting members across the globe to the 29th Annual Convention-Seminar of the PWJA and the 2024 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the IAWJ on May 8 to 10, 2024.

Published On 3/7/2024

Statement of Greeting from Justice Binta Nyako, President of the International Association of Women Judges, on the 2024 International Day of Women Judges, 10 March 2024

Published On 2/9/2024

The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) issues a statement condemning sexual violence in all its forms.

Published On 11/30/2023

Two IAWJ members, Hon. Maria Filomena Singh, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines, and Hon. Vera Nkwate Ngasa, Justice, Supreme Court of Cameroon, provided thoughtful and eloquent contributions to two panels as part of the World Bank's Law, Justice and Development Week 2023 program, held in Washington, DC on November 13-15.

Published On 11/25/2023

Master Sherlanne Pierre, Regional Director for the Caribbean and Latin America, is pleased to share herewith a short video, which highlights the experiences of some of the Women Judges of the Caribbean, who attended the recently held IAWJ Biennial Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Published On 11/13/2023

This year's special celebration of the 70th Anniversary of IAJ and its 65th Annual Conference (September 16-21, 2023) took place in Taipei. Susan Glazebrook, Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand and Immediate Past-President of the IAWJ, was an invited speaker by the IAJ and the Constitution Court.

Published On 11/3/2023

On October 23, 2023, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kosovo celebrated the 14th anniversary of its establishment. The event commenced with a solemn ceremony held in Pristina, attended by high-ranking state officials, the diplomatic corps, representatives of the European Court of Human Rights, local and international organizations, members of civil society, the media, and academia, along with delegations from Constitutional and Supreme Courts from various countries around the world.

Published On 11/2/2023

"On November 1-2, 2023, IAWJ Director of Programs, Jane Charles-Voltaire, participated in The Chemonics' Sixth Annual Rule of Law Summit. The summit brought together a diverse group of speakers and participants, representing global practitioners and donors in the field of rule of law programming.

Published On 10/11/2023

Judge Nicola Mathers, IAWJ Asia-Pacific Director, spoke at the ASEAN Judges Conference. Judge Mathers made the case for judicial leadership in promoting integrity and gender equality. Read the full speech here.

Published On 10/11/2023

Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, IAWJ Asia-Pacific Director, urges Asian judges to take part in efforts toward gender equality.

Published On 10/3/2023

Resumen ejecutivo del XXX Encuentro Nacional de Asociación de Mujeres Jueces de Argentina, que se centró en la aplicación de la perspectiva de género en la provincia de Mendoza, llevado a cabo del 7 al 9 de septiembre.

Published On 10/2/2023

The International Association of Women Judges congratulates Dame Susan Carr on her appointment as Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales. We invite you to watch the video of her swearing in ceremony using this link.

Published On 9/15/2023

Statement from the Executive Office of the International Association of Women Judges about Hate Crimes

Published On 9/11/2023

Statement on the Earthquake in Morocco from Judge Binta Nyako, President of the International Association of Women Judges

Published On 9/5/2023

The Chinese Taipei Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) is proud to announce the prestigious appointment of their President, Tsai-Chen Tsai, as a Grand Justice to the Constitutional Court.

Published On 8/29/2023

In July 2023, IAWJ Program Team traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to participate in a program planning workshop with the IAWJ-Kenya Chapter (IAWJ-KC) leadership. Anne Goldstein, IAWJ Senior Advisor, shares what her thoughts about the trip.

Published On 6/20/2023

On June 15th and 16th, 2023 the Hon. Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Martha Koome, EGH launched of two Specialized Sexual and Gender Based Violence Courts in Siaya and Kisumu with the participation of IAWJ Kenya Chapter. These are the second and third Specialization Sexual and Gender Based Violence courts to be launched.

Published On 6/16/2023

Conoce qué es el Digital Project desarrollado por el OCEDIC de la Universidad Austral de Argentina.

Published On 6/15/2023

Watch the speech of the immediate past president of the IAWJ, Justice Susan Glazebrook, at 16th IAWJ Biennial Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Published On 6/9/2023

Honorable Dra. Susana Medina recibió el premio IAWJ Arline Pacht Global Vision 2023 en la conferencia bienal de la organización en Marruecos.

Published On 6/9/2023

Hon. Justice Teresita Leanardo De Castro received the 2023 IAWJ Arline Pacht Global Vision Award at the organization's biennial conference in Morocco.

Published On 6/8/2023

La Ministra Norma Lucía Piña Hernández de México recibió el Premio de Derechos Humanos de la IAWJ en la Conferencia Bienal 2023 de la organización en Marrakech.

Published On 6/2/2023

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the appointment of Hon. Justice Binta Nyako from Nigeria as our new president. The full inaugural speech can be watched here.

Published On 5/2/2023

The Board of Managerial Trustees (BMT) of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) is pleased to announce that the IAWJ-Uganda Chapter is the recipient of the Judith C. Chirlin Memorial Scholarship Fund for the 16th Biennial Conference to support the travel of two Uganda judges who are registered to attend the Conference.

GALA: CUANDO SOLO QUEDA LA VOZ

Published On 4/19/2023

El Ayuntamiento de Albacete, la Diputación Provincial y la Asociación de Mujeres Juezas de España (AMJE) con la colaboración de la International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) organizaron el pasado 14 de abril, a las 20.30 horas, en el Teatro Circo de Albacete una gala benéfica bajo el título de “Cuando solo queda la voz” con el propósito de apoyar económicamente a la causa de las mujeres y niñas afganas.

Published On 3/31/2023

The Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa, the Hon. Mandisa Maya, was profiled by Duke Law Magazine.

Published On 3/22/2023

On March 17, 2023, the Benemerita University of Oaxaca (BUO) hosted a statewide meeting of women judges, the first of its kind, in Oaxaca, Mexico. The objective of the event was to provide a rapprochement between women judges and give them the opportunity to share and express the nature of the continuous challenges they face in their judiciaries.

Published On 3/20/2023

To commemorate the International Day of Women Judges on March 10th, the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations, the American Bar Association and the IAWJ hosted a side event on Women at the Forefront of Justice Delivery during the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Published On 3/17/2023

IAWJ has established a Rising Leaders Fellowship Program that will include early-career judicial professionals nominated by IAWJ member associations in the Global South.

Published On 3/10/2023

IAWJ president Justice Susan Glazebrook reflects on the International Day of Women Judges. (Versions in english, spanish and french)

Published On 3/6/2023

In this interview for the International Day of Women Judges (#IDWJ2023), we talked to the Hon. Justice Agnes Murgor. She is the president of the Kenyan Chapter of the IAWJ. She celebrated the achievements of women judges in improving women's access to justice, especially in Kenya.

#WomenInJustice #WomenForJustice #IDWJ2023 #iwd2023 #womenday #Womenday2023

Published On 3/3/2023

On March 1st, IAWJ President, Hon. Justice Glazebrook, received the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law in recognition of IAWJ remarkable efforts to evacuate, support, and resettle Afghan women judges. The IAWJ was honored during a ceremony at Duke University.

Women Judges Day with Hon. Judge Temin

Published On 3/2/2023

A week before the International Day of Women Judges (#IDWJ2023), we interview Judge Carolyn Temin about the founding of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and why it was important to create the organization.

Published On 3/1/2023

Congratulations to Hon. Judge Maguy Florestal and Hon. Judge Joceline Cazimir for their appointment to the highest court of Haiti.

Published On 2/14/2023

On January 19th, 2023, KEMITRAAN Partnership for Governance Reform, an Indonesian based NGO, organized an expert meeting about the phenomenon of sextortion.

International Day of Endangered Lawyers

Published On 1/24/2023

The IAWJ is commemorating the International Day of Endangered Lawyers.

Published On 1/20/2023

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). Find full report here

Published On 1/20/2023

La 17ª Conferencia Regional Africana 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).

Published On 1/20/2023

La 17ème 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).

Published On 1/19/2023

IAWJ in conjunction with IAWJ-Kenya and IAWJ-Uganda came together, with funding from the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS), to develop bench books in Kenya and Uganda aimed at improving adjudication in cases of human trafficking.

Published On 1/5/2023

La Ministra Norma Piña Hernández es ahora la primera mujer presidenta de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación de México. (Versión en Ingles y Fránces Aquí)

Published On 12/21/2022

On December 9th, IAWJ hosted a webinar, in the context of the UN International Day against Corruption. The webinar was entitled: “Strengthening Judicial Integrity against Corruption”. Our panel was constituted of judges from different regions of the world.

Published On 12/21/2022

Le 9 décembre, l'IAWJ a organisé un webinaire, dans le cadre de la Journée internationale contre la corruption des Nations Unies. Le webinaire était intitulé : « Renforcer l'intégrité judiciaire contre la corruption ». Notre panel était constitué de juges de différentes régions du monde.

Published On 12/21/2022

El 9 de diciembre, la IAWJ organizó un seminario web, en el contexto del Día Internacional de la ONU contra la Corrupción. El webinar se tituló: "Fortalecimiento de la integridad judicial frente a la corrupción".

Published On 12/16/2022

On September 22, 2022, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Executive Director, Christie Jones, and Director of Programs, Jane Charles-Voltaire, attended a high-level discussion on gender equality and women in leadership and law sponsored by Co-Impact; the Clooney Foundation for Justice; Melinda French Gates; and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Entitled Women in Leadership and Law: Barriers, Solutions and Role of Philanthropy, the gathering was organized in conjunction with the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law

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

Published On 11/18/2022

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).

Published On 11/18/2022

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).

Published On 11/18/2022

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).

Published On 11/8/2022

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.

Activités réalisées par Mme Chebili Saida, membre du bureau exécutif de L’IAWJ et fondatrice et présidente d’honneur de l’Association tunisienne des femmes juges et présidente de l’Association tunisienne de Médiation

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.

Published On 10/27/2022

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

PILnet Global Partnership Award

Published On 10/24/2022

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

Published On 10/24/2022

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the IAWJ’s 16th Biennial Conference is now open!

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

DLAPiper LeadHer Award

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

On October 12, 2022, the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) hosted a webinar entitled “Mental Health in the Judiciary” to commemorate U.N. World Mental Health Day and raise awareness about the experiences of judges.

El 12 de octubre de 2022, la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas (IAWJ) organizó un seminario web sobre La salud mental en la judicatura, para conmemorar el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental establecido por las Naciones Unidas y concientizar sobre las experiencias de las juezas.

Le 12 octobre 2022, l'Association internationale des femmes juges (IAWJ) a organisé un webinaire intitulé "La santé mentale dans le système judiciaire" pour commémorer la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale de l'ONU et sensibiliser le public aux expériences des juges.

CHARTER AWARD 100 GRAN CANARIA 2022

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

Published On 10/13/2022

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.

Published On 9/12/2022

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.

IAWJ Biennial Conference 2023

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.

La serie de documentos de discusión sobre América Latina se basa en el proyecto Jueces como Constructores de Paz y brinda recomendaciones redactadas por personas que imparten justicia en Colombia, Guatemala y México sobre cómo las y los jueces y las asociaciones judiciales pueden aumentar la seguridad, la independencia y la diversidad judicial mientras luchan contra la corrupción en América Latina

This series of discussion papers on Latin America is a result of the Judges as Peacebuilders project
and provides recommendations drafted by local partners from Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico on how judges
and judicial associations can increase judicial security, independence, and diversity, and counter corruption in
Latin America.

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.

Published On 2/28/2022

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.

Law School Debate Competition- Haiti

Published On 2/25/2022

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

Published On 2/23/2022

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.

Published On 2/21/2022

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

Published On 1/28/2022

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.

Published On 1/6/2022

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.

Published On 12/3/2021

Please join an urgent effort by the IAWJ to rescue, evacuate, and provide support for courageous women judges who can no longer work and are now pleading for help – many of whom are in hiding without water, fuel, food, and electricity.

Published On 10/20/2021

"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.”

Published On 10/5/2021

The IAWJ is very concerned about the dangers women judges are facing in Afghanistan. They are our members and our friends and we hope they will all be rescued soon. We are thankful that some of our members are now safe and recognise the vital role played by the Polish authorities in the rescue of some 20 women judges and their families. These judges have now been in Poland for over a month and have received a warm welcome. We have great pleasure today in releasing this statement of thanks.

Published On 9/20/2021

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.

Published On 8/18/2021

IAWJ Immediate Past President, Judge Vanessa Ruiz, sat down with Christopher Booker from PBS News to discuss the current situation some of Afghanistan’s 250 women judges face.

Published On 8/16/2021

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.

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