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Political Empowerment

Equitability, Inclusivity and Access to Essential Services on the recently concluded COVID 19 Accountability Research held by 80 NGOS including WOCON in Lagos & Ogun States

February 8, 2023
Today 8th February, 2023 @1130 am, Morenike Omaiboje, Director of Programmes, Women Consortium of Nigeria  spoke on RAYPOWER FM on Equitability , Inclusivity and Access to Essential Services on the recently concluded COVID 19 Accountability Research held by 80 NGOS including WOCON in Lagos & Ogun States 
 
Discussions:
1.What is your assessment of reliefs distribution during civic 19 
2. How can the process be more inclusive 
3. How can we ensure that essential services are made easier

ECOSOC: CALL FOR NGOs TO APPLY FOR CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH UN

May 22, 2019 to June 1, 2019
Deadline: June 1, 2019
 
The United Nations has requested Women Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) as one of the holders of its special consultative Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) status to spread the news about the upcoming deadlines for NGOs who do not yet have this status so they can apply for it. 
 
We are currently few weeks away from the 1st June 2019 deadline for NGOs to apply for the ECOSOC consultative status in order to be considered by the 2020 NGO Committee. 
 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018: PRESS FOR PROGRESS

Although it is believed that gender parity is still about 200 years away from being a reality, it is important to note that women, especially as a marginalized group, can #pressforprogress by challenging stereotypes and bias, forging positive visibility of women, influencing others' positive beliefs, maintaining a gender parity mindset and celebrating women’s achievements.

In Nigeria, gender parity is almost appearing to be non-achievable except for the strives and efforts of some State and non-State actors.

WOMEN COME OUT TO VOTE!!!

The masses in Nigeria today have always been of the opinion that voting in this country is basically a waste of time. They believe that secret meetings have already been held and candidates already promised political appointments and seats so to them, they feel as if they would be wasting their votes if they attempt voting for any aspirant of their choice.

WOCON’S PARALLEL EVENT – MARCH 7 2013: WOCON’s parallel event at the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 4-15 March 2013

Event Title: Documentary on survivors of violence against women and panel discussion on initiatives for the prevention of violence against women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sponsors:  Women Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) ECOSOC Accredited
Nigerian Ministry of Women Affairs
Event has been scheduled for
Date: Thursday, 7 March 2013
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: V-Hall Armenian Convention Center, 630 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016