Who we are
The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Ghana Chapter was created in 2010 as part of the global association of Women Judges from around the world. Our vision is increasing the number of women judges and promoting equal justice for women and girls throughout Ghana. 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 women judges who can help uproot gender bias, end discriminatory laws, advance gender-responsive courts, and promote human rights for all.
Vision
The advancement of gender equality, respect for human rights, and inclusive justice systems.
Mission
The IAWJ GHANA CHAPTER supports and empowers its global network of women judges to advance gender equality and human rights while building the capacity of Ghanaian Women Judges and Magistrates.
Core Values
Recognising the Fundamental Importance of Gender Equality Using Human Rights Laws as a Vehicle to Integrate Women in Society Ensuring Access to Equal Justice for Everyone Respecting and Valuing Cultural Diversity Exercising Judicial Leadership Boldly, Independently, and Creatively Building the Capacity of all Ghanaian Women Judges and Magistrates and create a global network for their advancement
Executives
Her Ladyship Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu (Mrs)
President
Profile:
Her Ladyship Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu (Mrs) is the President of the International Association of Women Judges, Ghana Chapter. Her academic laurels include a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) in Tran...
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Justice Malike Awo Woanyah Dey
Vice President
Profile:
Malike Awo Woanyah Dey (J) graduated from the University of Ghana, Faculty of Law in 2002 with an LLB and gained her Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law in 2004. She...
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HER WORSHIP SUSANNA NYAKOTEY
SECRETARY
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Her Worship Susanna Nyakotey holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London and a Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law. She worked in the Circuit Court as an...
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HER WORSHIP CYNTHIA EMEFA OHENE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Profile:
I am a self-motivated and result-oriented Professional Magistrate with a good understanding of the contemporary legal environment. I was called to the Bar in 2016, and obtained my LLB...
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Justice Abena Amponsah Buansi
Treasurer
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Justice Abena Amponsah Buansi is the treasurer of the IAWJ Ghana Chapter. She was called to the Ghana Bar in 2010 and joined the Bench as a Magistrate in 2014. She is currently a Justice of the H...
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Her Honour Rosemary Edith Hayford
Assistant Treasurer
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Her Honour Rosemary Edith Hayford is a Circuit Court Judge of the Republic of Ghana. She was previously an Associate of SNK Law Office at Adabraka and D.K. Ameley & Associate, ...
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