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The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence through active participation in a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on *6th July, 2026 at the National Assembly, Abuja*.
Representing the *AWLA President, Mandy Asagba, Esq.*, the *Vice Country Representative, Mariam Inuwa, Esq.* joined the event in collaboration with the *DOHS Cares for Vulnerable Women and Children Foundation*.
The engagement, hosted by *Ms. Ololade Ajayi, Chief Operating Officer of DOHS Cares Foundation* — an organization dedicated to tracking gender-related killings of women and advocating for robust policy reforms in Nigeria — convened key stakeholders including the *Clerks of the National Assembly*.
The objective of the meeting was to present the latest research findings on femicide and deliberate on the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to protect vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
AWLA remains resolute in its mission to advance gender parity, strengthen legal protections, and end violence against women and children. We commend DOHS Cares Foundation for driving this critical advocacy and look forward to continued collaboration to ensure justice and accountability.
*AWLA: Advancing Justice, Equity & Parity for Women and Children.*
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The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence through active participation in a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on 6th July, 2026, at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Representing the AWLA President, Mandy Asagba, Esq., the Vice Country Representative, Mariam Inuwa, Esq., joined the event in collaboration with the DOHS Cares for Vulnerable Women and Children Foundation.
The engagement, hosted by Ms. Ololade Ajayi, Chief Operating Officer of DOHS Cares Foundation, an organization dedicated to tracking gender-related killings of women and advocating for robust policy reforms in Nigeria, convened key stakeholders, including the Clerks of the National Assembly.
The objective of the meeting was to present the latest research findings on femicide and deliberate on the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to protect vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
AWLA remains resolute in its mission to advance gender parity, strengthen legal protections, and end violence against women and children. We commend DOHS Cares Foundation for driving this critical advocacy and look forward to continued collaboration to ensure justice and accountability.
AWLA: Advancing Justice, Equity & Parity for Women and Children.
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To our newly called Solicitors and Advocates of the Supreme Court of Nigeria,
On behalf of the African Women Lawyers Association – we celebrate you!
Your call to the Nigerian Bar is not just a personal achievement. It is a victory for justice, for hard work, and for the future of the legal profession in Nigeria and the world at large. You have earned the right to wear the wig and gown, and with it comes the noble duty to uphold the rule of law, defend the vulnerable, and be a voice for those who have none.
As you step into this honourable profession, we invite you to join us in a cause bigger than ourselves.
JOIN AWLA: BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT
The African Women Lawyers Association is a Pan-African organization of women legal professionals dedicated to:
1. Advancing Gender Parity n the legal profession and in society
2. Ending Violence Against Women and Children through advocacy, law reform, and access to justice
3. Building Capacity & Leadership for women lawyers across Africa and the Diaspora
4. Partnering with HeForShe Allies – men, women, and institutions who believe justice and equity is a shared responsibility
Whether you are a woman lawyer or a male ally, AWLA is your home for mentorship, networking, training, and impact. Together, we are shaping the next generation of legal leaders and making our communities safer and fairer.
Nigeria and the world needs bold, passionate lawyers like you. Let’s fly the flag of justice together.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY:
Website: https://awla.international
Email: info@awla.international
Phone: +234 903 740 4272
+234 815 088 7710
Nigeria Chapter Email: countryrep@awlanigeria.org
Nigeria Chapter Phone: +234 703 719 6460
+234 818 848 2068
Once again, congratulations on this milestone. The Bar is proud of you, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the AWLA family.
Sincerely,
Mandy Demechi- Asagba Esq.
President
AWLA
Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire Esq.
Country Representative
AWLA, Nigeria Chapter
African Women Lawyers Association ( AWLA)
Advancing Justice, Equity & Parity for Women and Children
FÉLICITATIONS AUX NOUVEAUX AVOCATS !
À nos consœurs et confrères nouvellement admis au Barreau de la Cour suprême du Nigeria,
Au nom de l’African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), nous célébrons votre réussite ! Votre admission au Barreau nigérian ne constitue pas seulement un accomplissement personnel. C’est une victoire pour la justice, pour le travail acharné et pour l’avenir de la profession juridique au Nigeria et dans le monde entier. Vous avez mérité le droit de porter la robe et la perruque ; ce privilège s’accompagne du noble devoir de défendre l’État de droit, de protéger les personnes vulnérables et de porter la voix de ceux qui n’en ont pas. Alors que vous entrez dans cette honorable profession, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour une cause qui nous dépasse.
REJOIGNEZ L’AWLA : FAITES PARTIE DU MOUVEMENT L’African Women Lawyers Association est une organisation panafricaine de femmes juristes qui se consacre à :
1. Promouvoir la parité hommes-femmes au sein de la profession juridique et dans la société
2. Mettre fin aux violences faites aux femmes et aux enfants grâce au plaidoyer, à la réforme législative et à l’accès à la justice
3. Renforcer les capacités et le leadership des femmes juristes à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora
4. Collaborer avec les alliés du mouvement « HeForShe » — hommes, femmes et institutions convaincus que la justice et l’équité sont une responsabilité partagée Que vous soyez une femme juriste ou un homme allié,
l’AWLA est votre espace privilégié pour le mentorat, le réseautage, la formation et l’impact social. Ensemble, nous façonnons la prochaine génération de leaders du monde juridique et œuvrons pour des communautés plus sûres et plus justes.
Le Nigeria et le monde ont besoin de juristes audacieux et passionnés comme vous. Portons ensemble l’étendard de la justice.
CONTACTEZ-NOUS DÈS AUJOURD’HUI : Site web : https://awla.international E-mail : info@awla.international Téléphone : +234 903 740 4272 / +234 815 088 7710 E-mail (Section Nigeria) : countryrep@awlanigeria.org Téléphone (Section Nigeria) : +234 703 719 6460 / +234 818 848 2068 Encore une fois, félicitations pour cette étape importante. Le Barreau est fier de vous, et nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir au sein de la famille AWLA.
Cordialement,
Mandy Demechi-Asagba, avocate
Présidente AWLA
Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire, avocate Représentante nationale AWLA,
section du Nigeria
African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Promouvoir la justice, l’équité et la parité pour les femmes et les enfants
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CPR TRAINING
Hosted by: African Women Lawyers Association, Nigeria Chapter – Enugu State Branch
Everyone needs this life-saving skill. Yes, you.
To every woman, girl, man, and boy — CPR is not just for doctors or first responders. It’s a must-have skill for parents, teachers, lawyers, students, market women, drivers, and community leaders.
You never know when it will be needed.
It could be today, tomorrow, or any day you least expect— a child choking at home, a colleague collapsing at work, a stranger on the street.
In those seconds, will you freeze… or will you act?
Join AWLA Enugu as we equip you with certified, hands-on CPR + Basic Life Support training. No medical background needed.
Why with AWLA?
We believe empowered citizens build safer communities. When you know CPR, you become someone’s second chance.
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Venue: Hon. Umezulike Auditorium High Court, Enugu
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Date: Tuesday 7th July, 2026
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Time: 11:00 am
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Free for AWLA Members, Free for all ]
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Register: 0812 966 2108
FREE MEDUCAL CHECK UP AT 9:00 AM
Limited slots available. Register now.
Because the life you save may be your mother, your child, your friend… or a stranger who becomes family.
AWLA Enugu State Branch – Advocating for Justice. Building Safer Communities.
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In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, the members of AWLA Warri, Delta, paid a heartfelt visit to the Children’s Ward of the General Hospital, Ekpan Community, bringing love, encouragement, and support to children receiving medical care.
The visit, which was marked by compassion and kindness, was aimed at putting smiles on the faces of the children and showing solidarity with their families during their period of hospitalization. Members of the association interacted warmly with the children, offered prayers, words of encouragement, and donated essential items to support their welfare.
Speaking during the visit, representatives of AWLA Warri emphasized the importance of showing care and attention to children, especially those facing health challenges. They noted that Children’s Day is not only a time for celebration but also an opportunity to extend love and hope to vulnerable children within the community.
The management and staff of the hospital expressed appreciation to AWLA Warri for the thoughtful gesture and for remembering the children during the special occasion. Parents and caregivers also commended the association for the visit, describing it as uplifting and encouraging.
The outreach reflects AWLA Warri’s continued commitment to humanitarian service, community development, and the promotion of child welfare in Delta State.
As the world celebrates children, AWLA Warri reiterates the need for collective responsibility in protecting, nurturing, and supporting every child to achieve a brighter and healthier future.
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Happy Birthday dear CR,
Today we celebrate you – Awlan Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire:
Country Representative & National Coordinator/President AWLA Nigeria
Alternate Chair, Electoral Committee AWLA
Immediate Past National Treasurer, AWLA Nigeria
Past State Coordinator, AWLA Kwara State Branch
You are a woman of great virtue and substance. Humility personified, a true humanist, generous to a fault, and ever willing and ready to assist and lift others. You are a rare gem, and we are honoured to celebrate you today.
We pray for God’s divine help, protection, and unending favour upon you and yours. May this new year bring you joy, strength, and every good thing your heart desires.
We are proud of your mature leadership, your wisdom in not joining issues, and your consistent pursuit of peace and growth for all.
With love and admiration
Mandy Asagba
President
AWLA
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The African Women Lawyers Association proudly celebrates a milestone of excellence and distinction within our ranks.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Aisha Ado Abdullahi, Esq. on her qualification as Silk Designate — a prestigious rank that recognizes exceptional advocacy, integrity, and dedication to the legal profession.
Aisha’s elevation is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice, her outstanding service to clients, and her leadership within the North West Zone and across AWLA nationally. She embodies the values we stand for: courage, competence, and service to the rule of law.
We at AWLA are immensely proud of you, dear Silk Designate. Your achievement inspires the next generation of women lawyers and strengthens our collective mission to advance justice and gender equality in Nigeria and beyond.
May this honor be the beginning of even greater impact in the profession and the society we serve.
Signed
Mandy Demechi-Asagba, Esq.
President
African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA)
President@awla.international
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AWLAN President Mandy Asagba, in France with AWLA Secretary General Sakinah Oduye-Quadri, Secretary AWLA International Conference Planning Committee Obiamaka Aga with AWLA France Country Rep Soaud Houssein on 31/3/2025 in Paris
Hotel Novotel Beaugrenelle 61 quai de grenelle 75015 PARIS
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