Ghana’s former Deputy Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah Esq., has been honoured with the prestigious Rising Star in Law Award at the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) Awards Ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, brought together leading figures in law, policy, academia, and gender advocacy from across the African continent.

Asonaba Dapaah was celebrated for her exceptional contribution to the legal profession, her commitment to justice, and her leadership in advancing gender equality.

The IAWL described her as an emerging force in African legal leadership, applauding her “remarkable contributions to law in Ghana and beyond” and highlighting the integrity and professionalism she demonstrated during her tenure as Deputy Attorney-General of Ghana.

In a formal address delivered at the ceremony, Professor Jarpa Dawuni, Founder and Executive Director of IAWL, affirmed Dapaah’s work reflects the values the organisation seeks to promote: excellence, equity, and the advancement of women in law.

She noted that the award recognises not only Dapaah’s achievements, but also her growing influence as a catalyst for legal and social transformation.

The Rising Star in Law Award is one of IAWL’s flagship honours, reserved for outstanding early- to mid-career African women lawyers who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and a commitment to justice.

Dapaah’s recognition places her among a distinguished group of young African jurists shaping the future of the continent’s legal landscape.

Her honour adds to Ghana’s rising prominence within Africa’s legal and governance circles and solidifies her standing as one of the country’s most promising legal leaders.