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 […]
Body Of Benchers: Hrh Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede Appointed Life Bencher Alongside Eminent Supreme Court Justices and Others
African Women Lawyers Association Celebrates a Shining Star The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) is thrilled to celebrate one of its own distinguished members, HRH Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede, on her prestigious appointment as a Life Bencher. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Olori Oluyede’s exceptional contributions to the legal profession, her tireless advocacy for […]
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 […]
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 […]
A New Year Message to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, As we bid farewell to the outgoing year and usher in a new year, I reflect on our collective efforts to promote justice, defend the defenseless, and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria. Despite the nation’s economic challenges, your resilience and dedication to our noble profession are truly commendable. The current […]
AWLA Nigeria’s New Year Message: Let’s Embrace the Possibilities ahead and Make this Year one of Significant Achievements
“With our continued commitment that will take us through this year, and our drive to achieve our vision, we shall remain persistent in not letting go of our vision and our ideal world where empowered women and girls can walk freely with full human rights, live in dignity, and contribute to building the future we […]