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Beyond the Robe: Why Women Judges Matter More Than Ever

“The presence of women in the judiciary is not just about representation; it is about ensuring that justice is seen, felt, and experienced by all.” – Justice Meaza Ashenafi, Ethiopia’s first female Chief Justice For centuries, the judiciary was a domain dominated by men, with women largely absent from the halls where justice was deliberated and delivered. Today, across Africa, women judges are not just filling seats on the bench; they are shaping the future of law, redefining justice, and dismantling long-standing biases that once kept them out of the courtroom. On this International Day of Women Judges, Amazons Watch Magazine celebrates the unstoppable rise of African women in the judiciary, women who stand as guardians of justice, champions of human rights, and architects of a more equitable legal system. Breaking Barriers, Delivering Justice Despite systemic barriers, African women judges are proving that the robe is more than just a symbol…