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 […]
RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS UNETHICAL CONDUCT, COUNTER FALSE ALLEGATIONS WITHIN AWLA NIGERIA CHAPTER AND UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY OF AWLA
WHEREAS, AWLA has been compromised by illegalities, unfounded allegations, character assassination, and defamatory statements, undermining its integrity and mission; and WHEREAS, these actions are perpetuated by a select few under the assumed name of AWLA Nig financial members and also carrying on under the name and seal of AWLA Nigeria chapter to confuse the general […]
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 […]
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 […]