We are a non-profit association of women Judges and Magistrates dedicated to championing human rights, attaining gender parity, and improving access to justice for women and children in Kenya.
Committed to professional excellence through the development of jurisprudence and the mentorship of young women and girls in leadership and gender justice.
Who We Are
01Our Values
02Constitution
03Become A Member
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The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) – Kenya Chapter is a non-profit and non-partisan organization comprising women judges and magistrates from across Kenya. Our mission is to promote human rights and gender justice while fostering a judiciary that is
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At the heart of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Kenya Chapter is a profound commitment to the rule of law and the elevation of the marginalized. We believe that a truly equitable society is built upon a foundation
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CONSTITUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES - KENYA CHAPTER Regd. 1993 The International Association of Women Judges, Kenya Chapter is a non-profit, non-partisan organization comprising of women Judges and Magistrates in Kenya. The Association seeks to champion human
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Becoming a member of the IAWJ Kenya Chapter is an invitation to join a prestigious collective of women judicial officers dedicated to justice, equality, and professional excellence. By joining our network, members gain access to a supportive community of peers,
Read MoreA premier association of women Judges and Magistrates dedicated to promoting human rights, gender parity, and superior access to justice.
Guided by our five-year strategic plan to enhance jurisprudence, create legal awareness, and foster a warm, approachable judicial environment for all.
Empowering the next generation of women leaders through structured mentorship, sustainable capacity building, and professional development.
We are dedicated to eradicating gender discrimination and championing the rights of women and children. Through our global network, we work tirelessly to improve access to justice and foster a legal system that upholds the dignity of every individual in Kenya.
The Association is a beacon of hope for the vulnerable, ensuring that the judicial environment is not only a place of rules but a sanctuary of warmth, integrity, and social transformation.
JA President, IAWJ Kenya Chapter
The IAWJ Kenya Chapter is dedicated to promoting human rights and gender justice through a robust institutional structure. Below, you will find our guiding principles, our leadership team, payment protocols, and the legal framework that governs our Association.
Hear from our members, judicial partners, and the communities we serve about the transformative power of gender-focused jurisprudence and our commitment to championing the rights of women and children across Kenya.
The IAWJ Kenya Chapter leadership and its membership are excited about the opportunities the Strategic Plan presents to influence social change. We look forward to collaborating with our partners as we work on implementing the Strategic Plan and delivering on our objectives over the next five years.
Our members recognize their unique position as champions of social transformation through the judicial system. This plan positions the organization to support the development of quality jurisprudence that highlights justice for all and contributes to policymaking on gender justice.
As women Judges and Magistrates, we believe that we need to put a human face to the Judiciary that reaches the hearts and souls of all people. We are committed to supporting the Judiciary in the full realization of social transformation and equal access to justice for the vulnerable.
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