As the world marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) joins the global community in amplifying this year’s theme: “Break the […]
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) has strongly condemned the alleged harassment and intimidation of Ushie Uguamaye, a serving youth corps member in Lagos State, by officials of the National
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Mrs Funmi Falana, SAN, the Chairperson of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), has called on governments at all levels to urgently address the pervasive issues of hunger and poverty
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) Newsletter, now available on our website. This year’s edition is packed with stories of
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Mrs. Funmi Falana, SAN, Founder and Chair of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), delivered a rousing address at a recent State Banquet in Ado Ekiti, urging Nigerian women to
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Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) founder, Funmi Falana, SAN, has expressed gratitude to the Police High Command for reinstating Miss Omolola Olajide, an officer from the Ekiti Police
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Celebrating WELA Founder’s Elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria A proud moment for WELA and the fight for justice. We are delighted to celebrate the conferment of Senior Advocate of
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Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) has achieved a significant legal victory in the fight for gender equality in Nigeria. The Court of Appeal in Lagos recently voided sections 126
In February 2023, WELA organised a captivating 3-month workshop focused on the traditional Nigerian art of adire making. Led by our founder and chairperson, Mrs. Funmi Falana, SAN, this workshop
