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
Stay up to date on the latest news and insights from AWLA international.
Hearty Congratulations to the Newly Inaugurated Senior Advocates of Nigeria!
To the esteemed Senior Advocates of Nigeria inducted on September 29, 2025, we extend our warmest congratulations! Your achievement is
AWLA President Message NIGERIA @ 65 A Sober Reflection
A Sober Reflection on Nigeria at 65 As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary, we pause to reflect on
How Women can influence Democracy in Nigeria
Women can significantly influence democracy in Nigeria by participating in governance, advocating for their rights, and pushing for policies that
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2025.
Today the 22nd day of September,2025 our great Association the African Women Lawyers Association of Nigeria Chapter ( KWARA STATE
AWLA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025
AWLA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 *HAVE YOU REGISTERED???* *COUNT DOWN* *Early Bird Registration* *ENDS TODAY!* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, *Regular
Tribute to Hon. Justice Nkemdilim Amelia Izuako
It is with profound respect and admiration that the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) honor the illustrious career of Hon.
Headquarters
Our office is located in central area of the Lagos State
13/19 Town Planning Way,
Ilupeju, Lagos
info@awla.international
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