INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AFRICAN WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (AWLA) INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD, 2026 THEME: “END CHILD MARRIAGE AND INVEST IN GIRLS’ RIGHTS” Dear Girl Child, Today, I celebrate you, your brilliance, your resilience, and your boundless potential. You are not just the future; you are the present. This year’s global theme, […]
NIGERIA @ 66: FROM CONSTITUTIONAL PROMISE TO DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL
A Solution-Based Call for Constitutionalism, Inclusive Governance, and Electoral Integrity By Amanda Ego Justina Demechi-Asagba President, African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International 1 October 2026 Fellow Nigerians, distinguished members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International joins Nigerians at home and abroad in […]
BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO AN ICON OF SERVICE
The President, Executive Council, and the entire global family of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) joyfully celebrate our own Sakinah Adepeju Oduye-Quadri, Esq. (Simply called PJ) on this her special day. PJ is the Secretary General of AWLA International, humanistic, magnanimous, tenacious, dedicated, and committed to the cause of women and children. […]
Invest in Peace: A Call to Action for Justice and Equality
We will invest our voice in advocating for governments to spend more on education and justice than on arms. We will invest our time as everyday architects of peace in our homes, teaching our children tolerance; in our workplaces, mentoring young women lawyers to be peacemakers; and in our courts, defending the dignity of every […]
AWLA Nigeria Reaffirms Orire’s Leadership, Rejects Breakaway Faction’s brazen ‘Disclaimer’ on AWLA International Conference 2026
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria Chapter, led by its Country Representative, Mrs. Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, has rejected a disclaimer being circulated on social media concerning the 2026 AWLA International Conference scheduled to be held in Ghana in November. The chapter said the publication does not represent its position and urged members, partners and […]
AWLA Nigeria Expresses Appreciation to Founder, Int’l President, Supporters and Members for Successful 10th National Parley and AGM; Sets Sights on AWLA Conference Accra 2026
The Country Representative of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, Mrs Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, has, on behalf of its Executive Committee, expressed its profound appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the 10th National Parley and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2026 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Mrs Orire described the […]
AWLA Nigeria Congratulates New NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya; Pledges Support for Inclusive and Progressive Bar
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, warmly congratulates Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her swearing-in as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). “AWLA Nigeria celebrates this historic moment and expresses confidence that her leadership will bring renewed energy, inclusiveness, and purposeful direction to the Nigerian legal profession,” a statement from the […]
AWLA International Conference 2026 to Hold in Ghana, Focuses on Women’s Leadership, Economic Power
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International Inc. is set to hold its 2026 International Conference in Accra, Ghana, with a strong focus on women’s leadership, economic empowerment, access to justice, and sustainable development across Africa. The conference, themed “Better Together,” will be held from November 18 to 22, 2026, at Palms by Eagle Airport, […]
AWLA Calls for Renewed Recognition, Support for Women
By Chiweta Nwagbara The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, during her 10th AWLA Parley in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, has called for a renewed commitment to recognizing, supporting, and empowering women to rise above the limitations imposed on them by society. The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, during her 10th AWLA Parley […]
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AFRICAN WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION – AWLA
To: FALILAT OLUWATOYIN ORIRE, ESQ. Country Representative, AWLA Nigeria Chapter & Her Exco. NGOZI ENYOSIOBI ABAFO, Esq., chair of the 10th Anniversary AWLA Parley Planning Committee / AWLA Enugu State Coordinator and her team Rivers State Coordinator ZIGGY MUKOSOLU MCJOSSY, ESQ. Zonal Coordinator, South East Zone CAROL OJUKWU, ESQ. Zonal Coordinator, South Zone TOYIN NDIDI […]