Raising My Voice to Excel: Words of Wisdom for the Girl Child
INTRODUCTION This is to commemorate year 2020 International Day of the Girl Child. For a raised voice to excel, be powerful and very effective, it has to contain certain crucial elements. It’s no wonder therefore that not every raised voice excels. How therefore, can the voice of the girl-child be made effective so that when […]
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Member and Colleagues from our Sister Organization on Their Outstanding Achievements!
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) extends its warmest felicitations to our esteemed member, HRH Olori Olufunmi Oluyede (USA), and Colleagues Ezinwa Nwanyeze Okorafor (Nigeria), and Inimefien Ifeyinwa Agume, on their resounding victories at the 38th FIDA International Convention in Columbia. HRH Olori Olufunmi Oluyede’s appointment as Director, FIDA International, and American Bar Association ILS […]
TACKLING SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
1. Current state of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria and most affected demographics: – 30% of women and girls experience sexual violence in Nigeria (National Demographic and Health Survey, 2018). However many more cases are unreported due to threat to life, stigma, lack of awareness and access to justice – 1 in 5 […]
The Nigerian Conundrum: A Call to Action for Selfless Leadership
The stark reality of Nigeria’s situation is disheartening. The pervasive culture of endless grabbing and exploitation has become entrenched. Speaking truth to power is often met with resistance, and those who dare to challenge the status quo are frequently maligned (Corruption fighting back) The critical question remains: who will make the necessary sacrifices to bring […]
AWLA Publication on This Day Newspaper
Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that our latest publication has been featured in This Day LAWYER. You can find it on Page VI of the Lawyer Pages in today’s edition of This Day. We invite you to check it out and share your thoughts with us! For more details, please see Page VI […]
Warm Congratulations CSP Yetunde Cardoso!
We’re beyond thrilled to celebrate our very own OC Legal, Yetunde Cardoso, on her well-deserved promotion to Chief Superintendent of Police! This achievement is long overdue, and we can’t be more proud of her exceptional leadership and dedication. Yetunde, your legendary PR skills and compassionate and professional approach have made relating with the police a […]
Pomp As The Adekunle Child Foundation Marks International Day Of Girl Child In GSS Garki
It was a lively and engaging day for over 100 girls from Junior Secondary School and Government Secondary School, Festival Road, Garki, Abuja, as The Adekunle Child Foundation (TACF) organized a series of activities in honor of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. Observed annually on October 11, the International Day of the […]
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (CSW69), 2025 to be held from 10-21 March 2025
You are invited to participate in the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), to be held from 10-21 March 2025 at United Nations Headquarters, New York. The main focus of the sixty-ninth session will be the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action […]
Unite Against Rape Sensitization Walk by African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA )
Unite Against Rape Sensitization Walk by African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA ) in Collaboration with Pastor Bimbo Odukoya (PBO) Foundation, Child Protection Network (CPN) Children And Vulnerable Persons Protection Network (CVPN), Legal Aid Council ( LAC), Rights and Welfare of Traumatized wives and youths initiative (RAWTWAYI ) et al during the 16 Days of Activism […]
AWLA continues to Press for Progress as she celebrates 2018 International Women’s Day on March 8
African Women Lawyers’ Association (AWLA) has resolved to join other women around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) this 8th day of March 2018.