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Happy International Day of Girls Child

April 11, 2023

Strong,Energetic,beautiful, with a bright future a.bd a bundle of potential. The girl child has all it takes to thrive and shine.may their dreams come true.
WOCON continue to promote and advocate for right and empowerment of girls everywhere.
We identify with the unique challenges faced by girls worldwide.
It is the duty of each one of us to protect and race the girl child a better and happier future

Happy international women’s day

March 8, 2025

*WOCON Celebrates Women All Across the World on International Women’s Day*

On this International Women’s Day, we join all women across the world to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary strength, resilience and potential of women everywhere. 
We recognize the progress made so far and the work that still lies ahead.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2023

August 12, 2023

*Happy international Youth Day 2023*

Theme: *"Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World"*

WOCON today, 12th August 2023, acknowledges the contributions of numerous youth across the globe as well as their role in advancing the society and encouraging sustainable development.

We also identify with the numerous challenges being faced by youths all over the world and especially in our nation, Nigeria.

WOCON continues to commit to youth engagement and the promotion of youth-led initiatives.

Happy World Youth Day 2023.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION(FGM)

February 6, 2025

To commemorate the *INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)* on 6th February 2025, WOCON launched its Campaign against FGM targeting young women in Itafaji Health Clinic in Itafaji area of Lagos State.
We aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of FGM, discuss its devastating consequences on women and girls and empower them to resist cultural pressure to undergo the practice.

*WOCON CELEBRATES 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH MARKET WOMEN ON LAGOS ISLAND*

March 12, 2025

WOCON celebrated the 2025 International Women's Day with women of all ages at the popular Sandgrouse market on Lagos Island

After a Talk on "How Community and Grassroots Women Can Accelerate Action towards Gender Equality and Transformative Change", the women were encouraged to join hands with WOCON and other civil society organisations to
address systemic barriers and biases that women face, calling for a multifaceted approach.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO ALL THE WOMEN OUT THERE.

You are loved and cherished!

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