Gender Rights

WOCON visits Falomo Secondary School Ikoyi Lagos for School Based Advocacy as part of the 16days of Activism Against gender based violence's activities

December 8, 2020
WOCON representative discussed and also made presentation and a talk to Falomo Secondary School Ikoyi students and teachers about the various forms of Gender Based Violence, and Sex Trafficking a form of gender based violence which majorly affects women and girls.
 
Boys are to serve as Change Agents for the elimination of Violence against women and girls.
 
The Principal, Mrs O. I Onagbola expressed her profund gratitude for such a wonderful time and her school been a benefactor.

Celebrating the 16 Days of activism 2020

December 1, 2020 to December 10, 2020
As part of the activities planned by Women Consortium of Nigeria ( WOCON) in celebrating the 16 Days of activism 2020 , WOCON paid an Advocacy visit to Barr  Benjamin Odeh. 
 
We had discussions on the relevance of the Domestic Violence law in the elimination of Violence against women and girls. 
 
He explained that though this law is available but there are challenges on the implementation 
 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD FROM ALL OF US AT WOCON

EMPOWERING GIRLS, TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES!

On International Day of the Girl Child 2025, WOCON joins the world to celebrate the strength, resilience and leadership of girls everywhere.

At WOCON, this year's theme - The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis :highlights the crucial role that girls play in shaping a better future.

GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM WOCON IN OBSERVANCE OF 16DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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As is our custom every year, Women's Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) joins United Nations Women (UN Women) and the rest of the world to observe the 2020 16 days Activism against gender-based violence, which is an international campaign to stand against violence against women and girls.
 
This Campaign runs between 25 November to 10 December every year.
 
This Year's UN Women UNITE Theme for this Campaign is Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!
 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018: PRESS FOR PROGRESS

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Although it is believed that gender parity is still about 200 years away from being a reality, it is important to note that women, especially as a marginalized group, can #pressforprogress by challenging stereotypes and bias, forging positive visibility of women, influencing others' positive beliefs, maintaining a gender parity mindset and celebrating women’s achievements.

In Nigeria, gender parity is almost appearing to be non-achievable except for the strives and efforts of some State and non-State actors.

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