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!
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.
On Tuesday 2nd May 2023 WOCON partnered with Denny Social Welfare Hub through the Nigerian Eonen Association Verona, on the "EYEFON" project co-funded by Ministero Dell' Interno, Nigeria Women Association Verona, Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria.
Project sensitized the Lafiaji community on the island against the dangers of Irregular migration and Trafficking in persons.
Stakeholders present included community elders, male and female, faith based leaders such as pastor, Imam and a female traditional leader, Yeye Olokun.
Theme: "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World"
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is a global observance held on July 30th each year to raise awareness about the alarming issue of human trafficking. It serves as a reminder to take collective action to prevent this crime, protect victims, and prosecute those responsible.
On 11th January 2023, WOCON was invited as a Panelist by the Arabian Gulf Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to a Webinar to discuss the GLOBAL IMPACT OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Objective of this Webinar was to educate people on the risks associated with Human Trafficking and the Red Signs to look out for.
