Biography
Dr. Achancho is a distinguished legal professional with over a decade of experience in Cameroon's judiciary. Holding a Ph.D. in Law, she has served as a legal officer and Senior Court Registrar across the Courts of First Instance and High Courts in the Fako Division. In addition to her judicial roles, Dr. Achancho contributes to legal education as a researcher and lecturer at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
In 2024, she was honored as a Mandela Washington Fellow, participating in the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which empowers young leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.
Dr. Achancho actively advocates for women's rights in the legal sector. She founded the 'Get Away Corruption Initiative' to combat corruption and promote good governance within the judiciary. This initiative aims to establish Judicial Corruption Clubs in at least 10 courts in the South West Region, with a national target of 300 clubs.
Her efforts have been recognized with several accolades, including the Young Professional Fellowship in Canada, the International Volunteer Programme 2.0 in Istanbul, and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the USA. Dr. Achancho also received an Honorary Alumnus Award from Bridgewater State University in the USA and was honored with the Obang Elites Academic Award in Cameroon. She has been personally congratulated by former U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris for her contributions.
Dedicated to empowering changemakers, youth, and marginalized communities, Dr. Achancho volunteers with Books2Africa UK. In her capacity as a legal officer, she has initiated workshops aimed at enhancing legal aid for vulnerable individuals, particularly in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions. These initiatives have provided direct legal aid to over 80 vulnerable persons and strengthened the capacity of 100 stakeholders in protection measures and responses to gender-based violence. She also organizes seminars and workshops focused on skill development and strategic planning with stakeholders to improve access to justice for female inmates at the Buea Central Prison.
As a dedicated author, Dr. Achancho publishes books and articles, furthering her commitment to legal education and reform.
In 2024, she was honored as a Mandela Washington Fellow, participating in the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which empowers young leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.
Dr. Achancho actively advocates for women's rights in the legal sector. She founded the 'Get Away Corruption Initiative' to combat corruption and promote good governance within the judiciary. This initiative aims to establish Judicial Corruption Clubs in at least 10 courts in the South West Region, with a national target of 300 clubs.
Her efforts have been recognized with several accolades, including the Young Professional Fellowship in Canada, the International Volunteer Programme 2.0 in Istanbul, and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the USA. Dr. Achancho also received an Honorary Alumnus Award from Bridgewater State University in the USA and was honored with the Obang Elites Academic Award in Cameroon. She has been personally congratulated by former U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris for her contributions.
Dedicated to empowering changemakers, youth, and marginalized communities, Dr. Achancho volunteers with Books2Africa UK. In her capacity as a legal officer, she has initiated workshops aimed at enhancing legal aid for vulnerable individuals, particularly in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions. These initiatives have provided direct legal aid to over 80 vulnerable persons and strengthened the capacity of 100 stakeholders in protection measures and responses to gender-based violence. She also organizes seminars and workshops focused on skill development and strategic planning with stakeholders to improve access to justice for female inmates at the Buea Central Prison.
As a dedicated author, Dr. Achancho publishes books and articles, furthering her commitment to legal education and reform.
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