Widows Advocacy Coalition in Nigeria - WACIN

27/02/2024

Join us on the Nigeria virtual briefing on The African Widows Summit

From West, East, South, Central and North Africa, we are inviting Widows, women and men across policy, health, education, housing among others leadership to join us as we discuss the first-ever Widows Summit happening in Africa.

What is the African Widows summit all about?

What do you expect?

What will you contribute?

The Africa arising and becoming is a collective effort of all of us.

Your input is so crucial.

Register below in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-ysrDIjGN2r2fJ-guANVaiMsQbC7DpW.

A confirmation email with participation details will be sent on registration.

See you, come with your questions.

25/11/2023

Join us on 7th Dec.

See flyer for details

In commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-basee Violence,
Widows Advocacy Coalition in Nigeria - WACIN in partnership with Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation The Rose of Sharon Foundation Healing Hearts Widows Support Foundation Voice of Women and Almanah Hope Foundation invite you to Widows Rights: A Key Factor to Eliminating Gender-Based Violence.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Abiola Akiode-Afolabi, ED, Women Advocacy Research and Documentation Centre

Date: December 7, 2023.

Time: 10:00AM

Venue: Migrants Resource Centre, Ikoyi Lagos.

25/11/2023

Are you ready to orange the world with us?

Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation is actively working to ensure violence against women ends and that their rights are protected.

Join us in our mission to orange the world, symbolizing hope and strength for women everywhere. Through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and advocacy, we aim to bring about lasting change and eradicate the systemic violence that women face.

Together, let's raise our voices, spread awareness, and work towards a society where women are not only survivors but also leaders and contributors to their communities.

Join us today and be a part of the movement to end violence against women such that we can make a lasting impact and create a world where every woman is treated with dignity, respect, and equality.

Are you ready to orange the world with us?

Widows Advocacy Coalition in Nigeria - WACIN
The Rose of Sharon Foundation

06/10/2023

🌟 Empowerment Begins with Knowledge 🌟

Hey there, lovely souls! 💃📚

It's time to talk about the importance of reorientation for women, especially women in widowhood. 🌸

🔑 Knowledge is power, and it's essential for every woman to be aware of her rights. When we're equipped with knowledge, we can stand up for ourselves, advocate for change, and seek justice when needed. 🙋‍♀️💪

💪 Let's break down why this matters:

1️⃣ Equality: Women and widows deserve equal rights in all aspects of life. Knowing your rights is the first step towards achieving gender equality.

2️⃣ Empowerment: Knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions about your life, finances, and well-being. 💰🏡

3️⃣ Advocacy: When you're aware of your rights, you can advocate for yourself and others, positively impacting your community and society as a whole. 🌍❤️

4️⃣ Justice: Knowledge is your shield. If you ever face injustice, it helps you seek redress and create a fairer world for all. ⚖️

That's exactly what we do at WACIN! 🌟 We are dedicated to empowering women and widows through education and awareness. Together, we're building a world where every woman knows her worth and her rights. 💪👏

Let's come together to support WACIN's mission. Share this post, discuss it with your friends and family, and let's make a difference. 💪🌟

Remember, ladies, you are strong, capable, and deserving of every opportunity. 💁‍♀️✨

26/09/2023

Our keynote speaker's emphasis on creating awareness of the existing laws that protect the rights of widows is one of the key projects to be promoted by WACIN

"This is very key because a lot of mistakes and undue abuses have been overlooked due to ignorance."

Advocacy, education, information, and enlightenment are crucial to addressing widowhood-related challenges.

Let's come together to build excellent practices across the Nigeria.

23/09/2023

Presenting....
Hon.Taiwo Oluga
Member House of Representatives (2019-2023) our Keynote speaker;

The revamped VAPP Act has in it "The Widows Protection Bill..One of our member organisations
initiated the widows protection bill in 2020, with the support of Hon Ade Adogun, the bill was included in the Revamped VAPP Act passed in February 2023, which was sent to the Senate for concurrence...

Our Honourable keynote speaker will be addressing sharing with us more on the Act and how far it will help in addressing the different violence encountered by our women in widowhood.

Join us on Monday 25th September.. 12noon.
Click bio to join.

23/09/2023

Presenting....
Hon.Taiwo Oluga
Member House of Representatives (2019-2023) our Keynote speaker;

The revamped VAPP Act has in it "The Widows Protection Bill..One of our member organisations
initiated the widows protection bill in 2020, with the support of Hon Ade Adogun, the bill was included in the Revamped VAPP Act passed in February 2023, which was sent to the Senate for concurrence...

Our Honourable keynote speaker will be addressing sharing with us more on the Act and how far it will help in addressing the different violence encountered by our women in widowhood.

23/09/2023

Women in widowhood across our culture are exposed to a lot of violence; discrimination, and disinheritance.

How can the various organisations provide a universal action in addressing this issue?

Join us as we bring to legal and health professionals in this webinar series.

Monday 25th September.. 12noon.
Click to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88102198057?pwd=CSsJZCRSaqlLtpmhAnxIjSsXeB8y5F.1

23/09/2023

Women in widowhood across our culture are exposed to a lot of violence; discrimination, and disinheritance.

How can the various organisations provide a universal action in addressing this issue?

Join us as we bring to legal and health professionals in this webinar series.

Monday 25th September.. 12noon.
Click bio to join.