AFRICAN WOMEN
LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
We protect and promote the rights and welfare of Women and Children
Our Vision
To ensure a society free from abuse, discrimination and indignity to women and children. Build a viable Women Lawyers advancement towards creating a sustainable inclusive democratic development in Africa
Our Mission
Protection, Promotion and Preservation of the rights, interest and welfare of Women and children in Africa and in diaspora.
Aims & Objectives
● We promote the welfare of Women & Children ● We organize women lawyers of African descent, by marriage, association and or partnership nationally, regionally and internationally, promoting the study of comparative law and advance the opportunities available to women.
Over 20+ Years of Experiences
of protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of Women and Children
An AWLA Team
Video Interview of a widow in dire need.
Letting Our Experience Change Lives
AWLA is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-governmental, voluntary, professional organization of women lawyers of African origin, by birth or by marriage, association and or by partnership in Africa and in diaspora. We are an NGO involved in the promotion, protection and preservation of the rights of women and children. These include their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
Aims & Objectives Of AWLA
● We promote the welfare of Women & Children
● We organize women lawyers of African descent, by marriage, association and or partnership nationally, regionally and internationally, promoting the study of comparative law and advance the opportunities available to women.
● We create spaces to network with other NGOs and co-operate with governmental organisations.
● To promote the principles and aims of the African Union, the United Nations, African Commission on
Our Country Chapters
Spread across the world , African Women Lawyers are coming together in different country chapters. Find some of them below
Officials
AWLA is an opportunity to network and partnership with female lawyers.
Amanda Demechi-Asagba
President
Isabel Bueno
Country Representative, Brazil
Falilat Oluwatoyin Orire
Country Representative, Nigeria
Awungnjia Tetchounkwi
Country Representative, Cameroon
Abla Gadegbeku Williams
Country Representative, Liberia
Events
Training on Coordination in the NGO Sector and Community Entry July 15, 2021
Fund Raising Formal presentation of AWLA
Day of the African Child 2019 celebration
Visits and Outreaches
On the Blog
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Happy New Year
A New Year Message to Members, Partners, and Patrons of African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Dear Esteemed Members, Partners, and Patrons of AWLA, As we bid farewell to the outgoing
Christmas Message to AWLANs and Stakeholders
Dear Esteemed Members, Patrons, Diamond Life Members, Life Members, Male Champions, Partners, Sponsors, and Clients of the African Women Lawyers Association, As we celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, I
Tribute to a Fallen Colleague and Friend – M.M. Sanni Esq (of blessed memory)
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the sudden and untimely passing of our dear friend and colleague, M.M. Sanni. His demise, which occurred suddenly today December 12, 2024,
Human Rights Day 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and fellow human rights advocates, I am honored to stand before you today to commemorate Human Rights Day. This day December 10 serves as a
16 Days of Activism 2024: Uniting to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Today, November 25th, marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, a global initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls. The United Nations General Assembly designated November
AWLA President’s Speech at the AWLA 2024 International Conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 18 – 22 November 2024
Your Excellency, Ibrahim Traore, Head of State of Burkina Faso, Honourable Betty Mould-Iddrisu- the Founder and pioneer President of AWLA, Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Honourable Chief Justice
Headquarters
Our office is located in central area of the Lagos State
13/19 Town Planning Way,
Ilupeju, Lagos
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