# The Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa and the South African Judiciary have adopted the Johannesburg Declaration, aimed at advancing gender equality and judicial excellence. The agreement concluded a three-day summit of women judicial leaders in Johannesburg yesterday. Key priorities included increasing women’s representation on the bench, strengthening constitutional justice, and promoting judicial independence. The declaration also aligns with regional human rights frameworks and seeks to enhance collaboration among African judiciaries on modern legal challenges.
African judges adopt Johannesburg declaration on gender equality