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 …
