Profiles and status of women in judiciaries in East Africa / by The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya). - Nairobi, Kenya : The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), [c2016]. - vi, 39p.: col. ill.; 21cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 31 - 32).


Introduction to the Project,
About ICJ Kenya,
Purpose and scope of the Research,
Methodology and Limitations,
Women's Representation and Participation in Judicial Institutions - Theoretical Framework,
Enhancing judicial legitimacy,
Improving women's full and equal participation across society,
Compliance with international treaty obligations,
Perceived impact of women on judicial decisions-making,
Findings on Obstacles to Enhancing Gender Equity,
Social attitudes and political will,
Judicial culture,
Policy development and implementation,
Representational equality - mixed results,
Substantive inequality through internal policy,
Findings on the Maputo Protocol and its Impact on East African Judiciaries,
Perceptions about impact on judicial decisions,
Imprint on case law,
Strategies for Change - Good Practices from Around the Region,
Affirmative-action - just the beginning,
Continuing training and sensitization,
Clear policy guidelines,
Transforming management on human capital,
Role of civil society,
Role of donor partners,
Conclusion and Recommendations,
Bibliography,
Appendix A & B: Interviewee List & Guide,

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