No Woman, No Peace – A Global Appraisal of the Role of Gender in Peace and Security
Date: 17th 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 […]
International Women’s Day AWLA Ghana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement on International Women's Day 2025: "Accelerating Action for Gender Equality and Justice" As we join the global community to commemorate International Women's Day, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Ghana, reaffirms its commitment to accelerating action for gender equality and justice. This year's theme, "Accelerating Action," resonates deeply with our mission […]
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, […]
International Women’s Day (IWD): A Celebration of Achievements and Advocacy for Equality
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 […]
CONCLUDED CRIMINAL MATTERS
1. STATE v CHUKWUMA EZEH; The defendant sexually molested his two female biological children aged 15years and 17years. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment on 18th September 2023 2. STATE v WASIU IBRAHIM; The adult male defendant defiled his niece aged 16years who was living with him. The court sentenced him to Life imprisonment […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter Sends Ramadan Message of Peace, Blessings, and Compassion
As the sacred month of Ramadan begins, may we draw more strength from this solemn season to continue believing in a just world where human rights are upheld. May we continue to believe that our collective ideals and values as Nigerians will continue to increase our courage and compassion in defending human rights, in being […]
AWLA President calls for Protection of the Judiciary
The recent incident where thugs held judges of the Benue State High Court hostage for hours is a stark reminder of the dangers of political thuggery in Nigeria. It’s utterly shameful that the temple of justice was desecrated in such a brazen manner, with the perpetrators showing no regard for the law or the safety […]
AWLA NIGERIA CHAPTER Celebrates a Legend of the Law World, Hairat Balogun, OON on 62 Years of Practice
Today, the African Women Lawyers Association(AWLA) Nigeria Chapter rolls out the drums to celebrate Mrs. Hairat Balogun, OON—a trailblazer in the legal industry who pioneered change, paving the way for future generations—on her 62 of law practice. This legend of the law world broke barriers to etch out the stairs for women to make their […]
AWLA Nigeria Chapter secured a conviction and life imprisonment sentence
AWLA Nigeria Chapter secured a conviction and life imprisonment sentence in State V Seydou Garuba ID/ 14972C/2021 for defilement of an 8-year-old Prosecutrix under section 137 Criminal Law of Lagos State and his name to be registered on the sexual offences register. Judgement given by Hon. Justice R.A Oshodi of the sexual offences Court, Ikeja […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
2025 Theme: Step Up the Pace In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated February 6th as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, with the aim to amplify and direct the efforts on the elimination of this harmful practice. On this day, AWLA Warri chapter […]