In line with WISCAR’s mission of developing women to build a better nation, and the strong interest expressed by renowned global icon, and our 2022 Distinguished WISCAR Awardee, Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the recently concluded 2022 WISCAR Annual Leadership and Mentoring Conference, on the urgent need to enable women’s political participation. WISCAR in collaboration with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie held a special fundraiser on Friday, January 13, 2023, to support credible female political candidates contesting in the 2023 General Elections. Special appreciation to all donors and collaborators who contributed in various ways to the success of this event. Of the candidates supported, a Senator has emerged. We congratulate Hajiya Ireti Kingibe and look forward to her significant contribution in the 10th Assembly. We are sure she will make a huge and positive difference.
WISCAR REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AS 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM BEGIN
Today, WISCAR joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. This year’s theme; “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women,”
