AWLAN President Mandy Asagba, in France
AWLAN President Mandy Asagba, in France with AWLA Secretary General Sakinah Oduye-Quadri, Secretary AWLA International Conference Planning Committee Obiamaka Aga with AWLA France Country Rep Soaud Houssein on 31/3/2025 in Paris at Hotel Novotel Beaugrenelle 61 quai de grenelle 75015 PARIS. It was a lovely evening. Meetings, Dinner, etc with lots of enthusiasm to do more […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter Extends Message for Peace, Success, and Growth on Eid-el-Fitri
As we celebrate the closing of Ramadan, may the blessings of the holy month continue to resonate in our lives and may we continue to pursue—unwavering—the causes that we stand for. In this solemn season, AWLA Nigeria reiterates its commitment to advocacy for equality which stands as the cornerstone of fostering a society where women […]
Happy Birthday, HRH Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede from AWLA Nigeria Chapter
Happy birthday to HRH Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede. Today and everday, we honour a trailblazer, advocate par excellence, and bar leader who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to advancing equality. From breaking barriers in the professional setting to championing important causes in our communities, HRH Olori Ajibola-Oluyede inspires us all. We celebrate her accomplishments […]
No Woman, No Peace – A Global Appraisal of the Role of Gender in Peace and Security
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Date:\xa017th March 2025 Time: 4:30PM EDT | 8:30PM GMT | 9:30PM WAT Program Description/Narative: Despite the unanimous adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, the devastating impact of war persists unabated, with attendant unjustifiable exclusion of women’s participation in peace processes globally. How effective has UNSCR) 1325 truly been in addressing women’s pivotal […]
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
2025 Theme: Step Up the Pace IntroductionOn February 6, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a UN-designated day to amplify efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. AWLA’s Community ActionThe AWLA Warri Chapter visited Agbarah Warri Community, Edjeba, to sensitize residents on FGM’s consequences. As duty bearers, AWLA […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter, Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, Micheal Imodu Institute for Labour Studies, FIDA Kwara Join Forces to Accelerate Action for Gender Parity
Commemorating the 2025 International Women’s day themed, ‘Accelerate Action-For ALL women and girls. Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” the African Women Lawyers Association(AWLA) Nigeria Chapter along with the Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, FIDA Kwara, and the Michael Ikoku Institute came together to advance a women agenda that promotes women equality, champions full rights and protection, […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter, Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, Micheal Imodu Institute for Labour Studies, FIDA Kwara Join Forces to Accelerate Action for Gender Parity
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Commemorating the 2025 International Women’s day themed, ‘Accelerate Action-For ALL women and girls. Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” the African Women Lawyers Association(AWLA) Nigeria Chapter along with the Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, FIDA Kwara, and the Michael Ikoku Institute came together to advance a women agenda that promotes women equality, champions full rights and protection, […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘International Women’s Day (IWD): A Celebration of Achievements and Advocacy for Equality’}
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Observed annually on March 8, it honors the accomplishments of women worldwide and advocates for gender equality. With roots in the early 20th-century women’s rights movements, IWD has evolved into a global celebration. Origins and History In 1922, Vladimir Lenin declared March 8 as International Women’s Day to recognize the pivotal role women played […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘Body Of Benchers: Hrh Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede Appointed Life Bencher Alongside Eminent Supreme Court Justices and Others’}
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African Women Lawyers Association Celebrates a Shining Star The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) is thrilled to celebrate one of its own distinguished members, HRH Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede, on her prestigious appointment as a Life Bencher. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Olori Oluyede’s exceptional contributions to the legal profession, her tireless advocacy for […]
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AWLA Nigeria Chapter Extends Lent Message of Repentance, Reflections, and Genuine Transformation
The Lenten season is a profound time for reflection and spiritual growth in preparation for Easter. May our lives be guided by repentance and self-examination, fostering a deeper connection to God’s word. May this season inspire thoughtful dialogue, consciousnesses of human rights and dignity, and genuine transformation in our lives. May our reflective thoughts illuminate the significance of this sacred […]