AWLA International Conference 2025 – Empowering African Women in Law!
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) International Inc. is proud to announce its 2025 International Conference, themed “From Margins to Mainstream: The African Woman in Unfettered Sustainable Development.” This landmark event will take place from November 18–22, 2025, at the luxurious Azalai Hotel De La Plage Atlantic in Cotonou, Benin Republic. This conference is a must-attend for legal professionals, policymakers, activists, […]
Celebrating African Women’s Day: AWLA Nigeria Chapter Calls for ‘Redoubling of Efforts to Promote Empowerment and Better Future’
Each year, we observe the Africa’s Women’s Day is across the continent to recognise and affirm the role of women in achieving the political freedom of Africa and advancing the social and economic status of women on the continent. Africa’s Women’s Day was proclaimed as a day to be commemorated during the first conference of […]
Day of the African Woman 2025
This day is celebrated on July 31st annually The theme this year is : “Rooted in Greatness: Celebrating Women of African Descent” shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements and contributions of women of African descent globally. This celebration is part of a broader awareness initiative that highlights the impact and greatness of African women […]
Genital Mutilation: African Women Lawyers Decry Violations of Rights of Girls, Boys
Country Representative, African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria chapter, Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, has decried the continued violation of the human rights of girls and boys through genital mutilation in the society. Orire who is also Deputy Chief Registrar, Federal Court of Appeal, Ilorin division stated that, such attitude among the parents and guardians was against […]
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 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 visited Agbarah Warri community Edjeba and […]
AWLA Nigeria Recommits to Collaborative Work on World Cancer Day 2025: ‘Together We are Stronger’
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 barriers […]
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 […]
International Day of End violence against women and girls
Today marks the beginning of International Day of End violence against women and girls *MON 25th NOV – TUE 10 OF DEC 2024. #NO EXCUSE LET US UNITE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS The crisis of gender-based violence needs urgent action. The united campaign is drawing attention to the alarming escalation of violence […]