AWLA Unveils Plans for 2026 Conference

Accra, Ghana, will host the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International Inc.'s 2026 International Conference from November 18 to 22. The conference aims to foster collaboration and promote women's leadership, access to justice, and sustainable development across the continent. Legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, gender advocates, and development partners from Africa and its diaspora are expected to convene at Palms by Eagles.

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Africa would be unable to achieve the aspirations of Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and long-term prosperity if women continued to face discriminatory laws, unequal access to justice and systemic exclusion from leadership and economic opportunities.

Themed “Better Together” with a sub-theme “AWLA Beaming Her Light On: Create, Empower, Prosper, Together in Africa,” the five-day event is designed as a platform for discussions on crucial legal reforms, gender equality, socio-economic progress, and strategic partnerships. These deliberations are intended to improve the lives of women and vulnerable communities throughout Africa.

Mandy Demechi-Asagba, President of AWLA International Inc., will host the conference, with H.E. Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Founder of AWLA and Member of Ghana’s Council of State, serving as Co-Host. Retired Hon. Justice Nkemdilim Izuako of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal chairs the International Conference Planning Committee, supported by Kristine Lartey as Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee and Country Representative for AWLA Ghana.

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The Association remains committed to accelerating women’s economic empowerment, political participation and financial independence across the continent.

Demechi-Asagba emphasized that Africa cannot achieve its aspirations under Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals if women continue to face discriminatory laws and exclusion. She highlighted AWLA's commitment to accelerating women's economic empowerment, political participation, and financial independence. The conference is envisioned as a Pan-African, solutions-oriented summit moving beyond policy discussions to actionable strategies, expecting over 500 participants to develop practical approaches for dismantling barriers to women's participation in governance, justice, and economic development.

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She described AWLA 2026 as a Pan-African solutions-oriented Summit, that would move beyond policy discussions to practical action.