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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unite Against Rape Sensitization Walk by African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA )
Unite Against Rape Sensitization Walk by African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA ) in Collaboration with Pastor Bimbo Odukoya (PBO) Foundation, Child Protection Network (CPN) Children And Vulnerable Persons Protection Network (CVPN), Legal Aid Council ( LAC), Rights and Welfare of Traumatized wives and youths initiative (RAWTWAYI ) et al during the 16 Days of Activism […]
AWLA continues to Press for Progress as she celebrates 2018 International Women’s Day on March 8
African Women Lawyers’ Association (AWLA) has resolved to join other women around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) this 8th day of March 2018.
AWLA continues to Press for Progress as she celebrates 2018 International Women’s Day on March 8
African Women Lawyers’ Association (AWLA) has resolved to join other women around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) this 8th day of March 2018.
Every 11 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day (10 December). We at AWLA call on citizens and governments at the local, National […]