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Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists of Nigeria (SOGON),
15 Jun
Committed to advocating for the rights and dignity of women and girls in Nigeria, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) have called on relevant stakeholders to join in its effort to ensure that the country’s democracy is inclusive and equitable.
24 May
A non-governmental organisation, the Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called for effective partnership among key
29 Mar
The Oyo State Government, yesterday, reiterated that the ban on the collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban.
9 Mar
As Lagos ranks third with high rate of unsafe abortion, with Rivers and Kano coming first and second respectively, stakeholders championing women’s rights in Nigeria are seeking strategic litigation on unsafe abortion, and maternal health.
8 Mar
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has led over 500 women groups and communities on a walk, in protest against the Lagos State Government's suspension of safe pregnancy abortion laws.
24 Dec 2023
The Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has said that the prevalence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) remains a pressing concern, casting shadows on the safety
27 Nov 2023
Women Advocate Research and Documentation Center, (WARDC), has called on government at all levels to ensure strict implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition, (VAPP) Act, to prevent cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, (SGBV).
27 Nov 2023
A coalition of gender advocates has renewed calls for re-introduction of five gender bills rejected by the ninth National Assembly. Under the umbrella of #constitutionwomenwant, the group, led by Women Advocates Research and Documentation....
23 Nov 2023
A coalition of gender groups advocating the reintroduction of the five gender bills earlier thrown out of the 9th National Assembly is set to launch a social media campaign on Thursday in Abuja.
20 Nov 2023
Following the suspension of Lagos State guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications, policy document in July 8, 2022, concerned civil society organisations, medical practitioners and religious bodies have called for its reversal saying that unsafe abortions have health, economic and social consequences. This was the thrust at a two-day engagement with sector…
18 Nov 2023
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs), has called for the speedy adoption and domestication of the Safe Schools Declaration, (SSD), to protect children in armed conflict.
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