The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) is pleased to invite members of the legal community, partners, stakeholders, and the general public to a special webinar focused on addressing one of society’s most pervasive challenges — Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the rising threat of digital violence.
Theme: Combating Gender-Based Violence: The Role of Female Lawyers
This timely and impactful session will highlight the growing concerns around GBV and online abuse, providing a platform for expert insights, legal perspectives, and practical approaches for prevention and effective response.
Participants will gain clarity on the legal frameworks governing GBV, understand existing gaps, and explore ways the legal profession — particularly female lawyers — can drive meaningful change. The conversation will also bring the issues home by examining real-life experiences, community realities, and the responsibility of legal practitioners in championing justice and protection.
Key Discussion Areas:
- Raising awareness about gender-based and digital violence
- Legal frameworks and challenges
- Strategies for prevention and effective response
- Bringing it home: practical perspectives and lived realities
Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qxFzig1tTuSDx0J7rTYYfg
Distinguished Speakers:
- Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN
- Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson
- Mrs. Irene Pepple
- Audery Chinelo Ofoegbunam
Moderator:
Esther Ifeoma Jimoh
All interested participants are encouraged to complete the registration via the link provided. The NBA Women Forum looks forward to a rich, enlightening, and constructive engagement.
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