Nigeria: No Going Back On Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill – Activists
There is no going back in efforts to actualize the set objectives of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill which was recently rejected at the…
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WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 27TH MARCH 2023 - mailchi.mp/43f7e41eaa85/wardc-weekly-newsletter-monday-27th-march-2023
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 27TH MARCH 2023
Amid the ongoing global celebration of the year 2023 International Women’s Month, a rights group, Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre, WARDC, has demanded justice over the alleged abduction of a 6-hour-old-baby christened Baby Joseph. The group also called on the Inspector General of P...
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#KnowTheVAPPLaw #endsgbv @the_awdf
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre - WARDC is in Nigeria.
Here is what the VAPP Law says about Abandonment. Abandonment of spouse, children & other dependents without sustenance is a punishable crime. Abandonment is a
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre - WARDC is in Nigeria.
The Violenece Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law makes Sexual and Gender Based Violence punishable offences. Knowing the punishment for various offences could save someone. Tag
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WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 13TH MARCH 2023 - mailchi.mp/3d4d4add2dbc/wardc-weekly-newsletter-monday-13th-march-2023
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 13TH MARCH 2023
A non-governmental organisation, Women Liberation and Transformation Group (W-LIT), on Wednesday, called on women to embrace innovation and technology to enhance gender equality. The Executive Director of W-LIT, Mrs Olanike Mic-Taiwo, made the call at a meeting of market women at Bariga/ Shomolu, ...
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre - WARDC is in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Dear 🇳🇬 Women, this Women's History Month your vote is your voice for gender accountable leaders. SWIPE --> #happywomenshistorymonth #endsgbv #nigeriadecides2023 #womeninpolitics
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WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2023 - mailchi.mp/ad6e324f693f/wardc-weekly-newsletter-monday-27th-february-2023
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2023
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called on anti-corruption agencies to stop vote buying and selling as Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday.
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WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2023 - mailchi.mp/7fedbe5818a8/wardc-weekly-newsletter-monday-13th-february-2023
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2023
Women and girls bring diversity to research, expand the pool of science professionals, and provide fresh perspectives to science and technology, benefiting everyone..Theoretically, science should be open to everyone, Even though more girls are in school today than ever before, women and girls are u...
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WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2023 - mailchi.mp/d5110f6cf71d/wardc-weekly-newsletter-monday-6th-february-2023
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2023
As of December 2022, Nigeria’s female population was approximately 108,740,708, representing 50% of its entire populace. But the percentage of women’s participation in politics stands in sharp contrast to these numbers. The current statistics of women in politics are dire: 8 (7.34%) of 109 senat...
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FACTS ABOUT THE GENDER AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES BILL
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Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) is a non-profit civil rights organization established in the year 2000. To promote respect for human rights, gender equality, equity, the rule of law, accountability, and social justice in Nigeria.
WARDC is a women’s rights organization in Nigeria, which provides pro bono legal services for women victims of gender-based violence and other women’s rights abuse.
OFFICE ADDRESS
Lagos Office:
No 22, Afariogun street, off Obafemi Awolowo way, Ikeja Underbridge, Lagos.
Abuja Office:
No 17, Iwopin close off ondo street, behind Area 1 shopping complex, Garki-Abuja
Abeokuta Office:
Ifeolu Close, off Igbore Street, Behind Ijeja Stadium, Abeokuta.
Email:
info@wardcnigeria.org
womenadvocate@yahoo.com
Phone Nos.:
+2348180056401, +2348055951858