The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, in partnership with the Oyo State government, has emphasized the need for stronger collaborations among civil society organizations, government agencies, religious leaders
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) has urged the federal government to reassess the removal of fuel subsidies and declare a state of emergency on insecurity as essential steps to address the severe economic challenges in the country.
AWLA Nigeria, in solidarity with the UN, partook in the 16 Days of Activism 2022 event that comes up every year from Nov 25th – Dec 10th, 2022. This years theme being “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”.
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) wishes to condemn in the strongest terms, the illegal raid conducted recently at the residence of Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, JSC, by yet to be identified members of our security forces. Apart from the obvious threat this abominable act portends for our democracy, we utterly condemn this type …
AWLA NIGERIA CONDEMNS ILLEGAL RAID AT RESIDENCE OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE MARY ODILI Read More »
To mark this year’s International Widows’ Day (IWD), African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) commemorated the day on the 2nd of July, 2021 with widows drawn from different backgrounds and communities in Ajiran town. This year saw a new dimension to the day’s usual celebration of giving out hand-outs to indigent widows. Read more here
President, African Women Lawyers Association (NIG) As we mark International Widows Day 2021 all over the world, I would like to use this opportunity to send my best wishes to all widows in Africa and especially those in our country, Nigeria. The International Widows Day is a United Nations day of action to highlight and …
The Rights and Protection of Widows in Nigeria by Efe Etomi Read More »
It is a great privilege and honor to be here today to mark the annual occasion of children’s day in Nigeria. Today is a special day to commemorate and celebrate the children. Beyond the celebration, it is also a day when organizations reflect on the plight of children in the society and the efforts by …
