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 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 […]
Human Rights Day 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and fellow human rights advocates, I am honored to stand before you today to commemorate Human Rights Day. This day December 10 serves as a poignant reminder of the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that underpin our global community. As we gather to reflect on the progress […]
16 Days of Activism: AWLA Nigeria Joins Global Campaign to End Violence against Women and Girls
The Association of Women Lawyers of Africa (AWLA) Nigeria has joined the global campaign to end violence against women and girls, marking the beginning of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. The 16-day campaign, which runs from November 25th to December 10th, aims to raise awareness about the alarming […]
16 Days of Activism 2024: Uniting to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Today, November 25th, marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, a global initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls. The United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, highlighting the urgent need to address this pervasive human rights violation. This […]
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 […]
Ambode’s Wife Tasks Women Lawyers On Gender Equality, Child Rights
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has urged lawyers to evolve new ways of making more progress on gender equality, women development and child welfare, saying that no society can achieve rapid development when children and women are relegated to the background. Speaking at the African Women Lawyers Association’s parley, held at Victoria […]
Reflections on the International Day of the Girl- Child in Nigeria* By: Mandy Asagba & Oluwatomi Ajayi
It is common knowledge that girls’ progress equals family progress which in turn reflects on the progress of the nation. No wonder, the common saying that when a girl is educated, the society stands to benefit or that ‘getting at the girls has a far more powerful multiplying effect.’ Every year, specifically October 11 is […]