No Woman, No Peace – A Global Appraisal of the Role of Gender in Peace and Security
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Date:\xa017th 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 […]
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
2025 Theme: Step Up the Pace IntroductionOn February 6, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a UN-designated day to amplify efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. AWLA’s Community ActionThe AWLA Warri Chapter visited Agbarah Warri Community, Edjeba, to sensitize residents on FGM’s consequences. As duty bearers, AWLA […]
{‘rendered’: ‘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’}
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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, […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘International Women’s Day (IWD): A Celebration of Achievements and Advocacy for Equality’}
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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 […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘Body Of Benchers: Hrh Olori Olufunmi Ajibola-Oluyede Appointed Life Bencher Alongside Eminent Supreme Court Justices and Others’}
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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 […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION’}
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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 […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘AWLA Nigeria Recommits to Collaborative Work on World Cancer Day 2025: ‘Together We are Stronger’’}
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4th February, 2025 marks the new World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique.” “United by Unique,” emphasises the importance of personalised, patient-centered care in the fight against cancer. It emphasises the need for personalising treatment to the specific needs of each patient. We, at AWLA Nigeria recommit to collaborative work toward removing the […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘Clarification on the Authenticity of the General Meeting Notice’}
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TO: All Members of AWLA Nigeria RE: Clarification on the Authenticity of the General Meeting Notice I, Toyin Ndidi Taiwo-Ojo, hereby confirm that I remain the authentic General Secretary of AWLA Nigeria. Similarly, Awlan Faliat Oluwatoyin Orire is the duly elected President of the Nigerian Chapter of AWLA. In light of the conflicting notice circulating, […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘A New Year Message to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)’}
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Dear Esteemed Colleagues, As we bid farewell to the outgoing year\xa0 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 […]
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{‘rendered’: ‘AWLA Nigeria’s New Year Message: Let’s Embrace the Possibilities ahead and Make this Year one of Significant Achievements’}
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“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 […]
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