WLGME Mission Statment

We promote full participation by female lawyers in the legal profession, with women coming from diverse perspectives and racial and ethnic backgrounds, the maintenance of the integrity of our legal system by advocating principles of fairness and equality, and the improvement of the status of women by supporting their exercise of equal rights and equal representation.

  • To act as an invaluable resource for the professional advancement of women lawyers in the Middle East.
  • To bring female lawyers together, and strengthen links amongst them.
  • To attract females in the Middle East to study law and pursue a career in the legal profession.
  • To promote the highest standards of legal professionalism among women lawyers in the Middle East, in accordance with international best practice.
  • To promote the welfare, interests and development of women in the legal profession in the Middle East.
  • To undertake studies, conduct research and make recommendations to thought leaders, policy makers and academic and legal organizations regarding the issues of importance and relevance to women lawyers in the Middle East such as achieving equality of rights and opportunities.

WLGME Objectives

WLGME promotes the full participation in the legal profession of women lawyersfrom diverse perspectives and racial and ethnic backgrounds, maintain the integrity of our legal system by advocating principles of fairness and equality, and improve the status of women by supporting their exercise of equal rights, equal representation, and reproductive choice.

  • Work on advancing women in the legal profession through our initiatives as an active advocate for the concerns of women in society.
  • Create a world-class professional platform and social network for women lawyers in the Middle East.
  • Provide a high level of support and commitment to women in all facets of the legal profession, including the collective goals of women in law and society.
  • Encourage and provide unique support, resources and opportunities for its members to use their knowledge, skills and resources for the benefit of the public.
  • Establish and develop a platform for women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors, which is essential to achieve economic and social development.
  • Maintain, improve and expand a viable membership group, open to all female members of the legal profession.
  • Raise awareness of legal issues, and enhance the public image of the legal profession.
  • Promote legal education and judicial studies among female students.

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