"Ms. Cheptoris who previously worked in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs General’s office as a State Attorney to ensure the backlog of complaints that had been filed are fast-tracked to be heard and disposed of."

"Insiders say that integrity and strong legal background enabled Akol to serve on the otherwise very tempting CC with excellence and distinction."

"As Cameroon bids farewell to this extraordinary woman, the legacy of Barrister Mrs Weledji Miriam will continue to inspire generations of legal professionals and advocates for gender equality."

"In her personal life, Mami Weledji was a loving mother to five sons and one daughter, leaving behind a family that reflects her strength, resilience, and commitment to excellence."

"Perhaps I should have been more persistent."

"A force to be reckoned with, Mami Weledji was not only a legal luminary but also a business magnate and real estate giant. Her notable investment, the HOLIDAY INN RESORT in Limbe, stands as a testament to her entrepreneurial acumen."

"Interviewer: Why did you decide to study rape? Caroline Adoch: It is my conviction that rape is a big issue for women and girls. The fear of rape defines so many parameters of the lives of women and girls."

"“he weaponization of the justice system to intimidate human rights defender Alice Nkom shows the authorities’ flagrant disregard for the human rights of those who defend the rights of other people."

"Adoch believes political will checks impunity and lawlessness."

"Eliza Orme had argued more generally in the 1890s that it was necessary to break down conventional barriers, allowing “each individual to do what natural talent prompts rather than what social status demands”"

"Do not worry for me. I believe I will be arrested in the coming days, but I will not lose sleep over this or, especially, abandon what we have begun together."

"Interviewer: What was your experience completing your Doctorate at Makerere University while teaching? Caroline Adoch: It's been a challenge though, considering the student numbers that we teach and the scripts for marking. Creating a balance between teaching and studying calls for commitment."

"The authorities must immediately end the misuse of the justice system to target Alice Nkom."

"Interviewer: Do you have any advice for the girl child and the Makerere University? Caroline Adoch: To the University, I wish to say, at 100 years we shouldn’t be talking about ‘firsts’ in terms of opportunities."

"Things look more hopeful now than ever."

"The judgement is in black and white and those who are aggrieved with it should appeal before the Supreme Court."

"Looking back at Martin's treatment by a patriarchal regime, it is abhorrent today that a woman could be denied personhood and thereby be barred from admittance to an organization for which she was well-qualified."

"With the support of such influential people as Dr. Emily Stowe and Sir Oliver Mowat, Martin's appeal led to the passage of a provincial act allowing women to become solicitors."

"Martin was not a leader of the women's movement, but she worked diligently to promote opportunities for women."

"These war crime trials are to let the world know these crimes won't be tolerated by the international community, that crimes against humanity by any nation or individual will be dealt with."

"I did the first murder trial in which the evidence of battered-woman syndrome was admitted in Victoria. But I have a constant awareness that cases have, at heart, personal human tragedies affecting many more people than the accused."

"It's always disturbing to be confronted with inhumanity and depravity. I find it very hard to accept that thinking, feeling human beings can direct killing. Ordinary family men engage in mass rape. They must dehumanise their victims. They don't see them as human beings. The accused could be your next-door neighbour, they look so ordinary these commanders."

"The coroner's position is an important one because it provides leadership to coroners and assistant coroners to over 100 locations throughout New South Wales. It provides many recommendations to help prevent future tragedies. I'm confident Mary Jerram will fulfil the role of State Coroner admirably."

"Australia is not really on the map for many people overseas, but we were shocked and disappointed recently when we had so many people approach us and comment on our poor policy towards refugees."

"Despite the rejection, Martin persisted. Optimistically, or perhaps naively, she appealed to what she considered the "broad spirit of liberality and fairness" characteristic of the legal profession."

"My parents inspire me to work harder. They taught me that life wasn’t meant to be easy and that everything you want you must work very hard for. My mother always says there really is no substitution for hard work. They both motivate me to work hard and improve but with different approaches. My father strokes my ego but always offers constructive criticism and my mother keeps me grounded and humble as she always advises me to remain true to who I am and what I believe in."

"My main responsibility is increasing membership to the Council and with a special focus on groups that are often marginalised such as young people with disabilities, the LGBTI community and young people without access to internet. I also am in charge of events planning for the Council and the main event is the Commonwealth Youth Forum that will be taking place in 2018."

"Seeing projects yield results, such as projects where we make new recordings that had not been done before, or projects where the beneficiaries are able to generate a modest income as a result of the new skill they have acquired. These are all very rewarding to hear about and makes me feel that I am really making a difference"

"Defying all predictions, the young Clara, who would later be pronounced attractive, graceful, and possessed of “treasured feminine charms,” majored in mathematics and graduated with a BA and high honours on 27 June 1890, at the age of 16."

"Mary Jerram retired in 2013 and in 2018 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 'For significant service to the law in New South Wales as State Coroner, and as a role model for women in the legal profession.'"

"Mary was drawn back to her legal work, returning as a magistrate and then the first woman to be appointed State Coroner in NSW."

"She became a magistrate in 1994, then made a farm change a few years later, moving to New Zealand to farm sheep and cattle."

"It was when I started observing and connecting with what’s under the sea that made me realize there’s no going back — there’s no way you’re throwing a plastic straw in a river after you’ve seen what’s there,"

"Despite Martin's heroic trailblazing, not until the middle of the 20th century did significant numbers of women enter the legal profession in Canada."

"I never thought I would need to be able to tell stories in less than 500 words – a skill I learned in primary school but these short stories are particularly effective in communicating about the ocean."

"Adams also warned Cope staff that she would 'not tolerate' anyone who lodges a complaint at the CCMA, and told them to sign an attendance register twice a day or face the consequences."

"Adams told Sowetan that the staff were disgruntled because she was introducing normal practices that had not been in place when the Mbazima Shilowa faction ran Parliament."

"Adams reminded the staff that MPs were not their 'peers', and instructed them to 'address all MPs as honourable member or Ms, Mrs or Mr. Internal disciplinary action will be instituted against any staff member that violates this instruction.'"

"Mangoush insisted that her meeting was part of her job as a diplomat."

"Mangoush said she was not involved in the process, explaining she only played her part as a foreign minister to send her government’s message."

"She did, however, mention that the topics included Libya’s security in the Mediterranean Sea and the preservation of its water, oil and energy resources."

"“presented what we were worried about, our reservations, and the ideas that we tried to discuss with the Israeli side.”"

"“I lead Libyan diplomacy, and it is therefore my job to meet all foreign ministers. My job is to sit with those I agree and disagree with. My meeting does not mean my agreement with the policies of any party, but it is my duty as a diplomat looking after her country’s interests first and foremost.”"

"“This is diplomatic work,”"

"Mangoush said that the informal, secret meeting was planned by both the Israeli government and Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh."

"“The crisis could have been resolved if Dbeibah had addressed the Libyan people directly with the truth,”"

"“There were many sensitive strategic and security issues, that matter to Libya’s safety and stability, that were discussed with the Israeli side, without going into details,”"

"This is your time to lead. Don’t wait for anyone to come and save you. Persevere and love your life so much that you fight for it."

"Had I decided to say, ‘The government isn’t helping me,’ I wouldn’t be where I am today,"

"God is everything, and He has never failed me. Even when I didn’t win Miss World, I was at peace because God knew what He was doing. Look at me today."