The Women, Law and Development Movement in Africa and the Struggle For Customary Law Reform

The primary purpose of this article is to present an overview of the experiences of Indigenous women with customary law. The existence of legal pluralism in colonized states impacts upon Indigenous women, especially in the African context. After examining the development of customary law, the author reports on how African women are using this customary law to access their rights. The article also recounts the struggle for legal reform that is occurring in several African states.