Mandisa Maya urges more women in top Judicial posts

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has urged countries across the continent to appoint more women to senior positions in the judiciary.

She was speaking at the second High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The gathering brings together senior women judges from across Africa to strengthen gender-responsive justice systems and expand women’s leadership in the legal sector.

Chief Justice Maya says women must be given meaningful opportunities to shape the future of the justice system on the continent.

“When all the genders are equitably represented, the justice system gains broader perspectives, richer insight, and deeper empathy, thereby enhancing its capacity to deliver justice impartially and inclusively. Therefore, ensuring gender balance within the judiciary is a vital step towards realising the whole promise of justice in society.”

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya delivered the keynote address, highlighting the Maputo Protocol as a landmark achievement, ratified by 46 countries and widely recognised as one of Africa’s most progressive legal instruments for the protection and advancement of women’s rights.

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi at the 2nd High-Level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa in Sandton.

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“This gathering today provides all of us here with an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and share expertise, whilst advancing constitutional justice and gender equality. There is a need to learn from one another, support one another and protect one another.… pic.twitter.com/gDID0u8v84

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