Gender Rights

WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSON 2026

July 30, 2026

*In commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026, WOCON Team carried out an advocacy visit to the Lagos Island (East) Artisans Association during their monthly meeting.

We engaged the artisans on:
- Deceptive tactics used by traffickers
- Red flags to watch out for during recruitment
- Key facts about Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration

Together, let's continue to build safer communities through awareness and action.

-Awareness save lives !
-Knowledge is protection !!
-Lets keep our communities safe !!!

INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’s DAY OUTREACH “Give to Gain”

March 9, 2026 to March 17, 2026

International Women’s Day Outreach at Balogun Market – “Give to Gain”

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) carried out an outreach at Balogun Market, engaging women and girls on the theme “Give to Gain.”

The outreach focused on the power of collective support, community, and empowerment—emphasizing that when women uplift one another, everyone benefits. Through meaningful conversations, we encouraged women to embrace solidarity, share knowledge, and create opportunities for growth within their communities.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)

March 9, 2026

Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) stands in solidarity with girls and women across the world to advocate for the complete eradication of FGM.

Female Genital Mutilation is a harmful and unjust practice that violates the rights, health, and dignity of girls and women. Every girl deserves the right to live free from violence and to make informed decisions about her body.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)

March 9, 2026

Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) stands in solidarity with girls and women across the world to advocate for the complete eradication of FGM.

Female Genital Mutilation is a harmful and unjust practice that violates the rights, health, and dignity of girls and women. Every girl deserves the right to live free from violence and to make informed decisions about her body.

WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

February 10, 2026

WOCON is the Coordinating Agency for the Lagos Chapter of  'Network of Civil Societies Against Child Trafficking, Abuse & Labour'* (NACTAL)

Morenike Omaiboje, State Coordinator, NACTAL LAGOS granted an interview on behalf of the Chapter, along with RARDUJA's Exec. Director, Hon. Eddy Duru and Barr. Felix Duru also of Lagos Chapter, at RADIO _103.9 LAW FM_ Lagos, to mark the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (celebrated annually on 30th July).

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

November 28, 2025

In commemoration of 16 days activism held annually,WOCON Team took our VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS to”ITAFAJI”,a densely-populated community on Lagos Island on Friday 28th November 2025, where we engaged residents on the dangers of Gender-based violence (GBV), Share relief materials with young women and girls and also sensitized them on how to identify, prevent and speak out against all forms of abuse.

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