| Major group affiliation: |
- Children and youth
- Women
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
Partnered with UNDP?DGD I 2010-2014 as executing partner partnered with UNDEF/CHD as implementing partner 2011-2013, partnered with UNESCO as rivers state ministry of education implementing partner, partnered with UNICEF-A field as CSO representative on going. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Civil Society Action and Education for All, Affiliate Member of UNESCO Collective |
| Publications: |
Understanding Different Civilizations Through Active Inter-Civilization Dialogue - The Role of Education – By Christian Nkechi Omoifo (Ph. D.) Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, Nigeria/JSPS Fellow, Hiroshima University, Japan A Discussion of Papers Presented at the Closing Session of the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Science to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 19-20 March 2001 Supported by The Japan Foundation OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Education to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 3-5 May 2001 |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), NEPAD CSOs Network, UNDP CSOs African Courts Coalitions, Campaign 2015plusnigeria, Local Government CSOs Consortium, EIEWG Consortium, CISHAN. |
| Publications: |
Understanding Different Civilizations Through Active Inter-Civilization Dialogue - The Role of Education – By Christian Nkechi Omoifo (Ph. D.) Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, Nigeria/JSPS Fellow, Hiroshima University, Japan A Discussion of Papers Presented at the Closing Session of the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Science to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 19-20 March 2001 Supported by The Japan Foundation OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Education to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 3-5 May 2001 OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
| Purpose of the organization: |
Following the lack of robust legislation safe-guarding the rights of people with disabilities in Nigeria, WEAN intensified our advocacy drive on disability concerns. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
During the lead up to the recent constitutional amendment, with support from UNDP/DGD I, WEAN made presentations on gender and disabilities issues in the south-south geo-political region |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
Advocacy drive brought disabilities concern to for between 2012-2014 in the National assembly. It also facilitated the bill sponsored by Abike Dabiri 30th April, 2012. Which seeks to ensure full legislation of Nigerians with disabilities. More so, Dec. 15th, 2015 the National disability bill was passed into law thus making Nigeria an inclusive society for persons living with disability |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Board of Trustees:- Sylvia Briggs-President/CEO Magaret Benibo-Secretary Dr. Eleona Amachree-Member Lady Emma Obunge-Member Board of Directors:- Professor Christiana Omoifo-Mobilization Director Professor Charity Oresanya- National Coordinator Dr. Biobele Briggs- Director Project Lilian Davies- Financial Controller |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
3,000 registered members which spread across women educators at the tertiary, secondary, primary and pre-primary levels. We also admit women educator from the informal and non-formal sectors as members. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), NEPAD CSOs Network, UNDP CSOs African Courts Coalitions, Campaign 2015plusnigeria, Local Government CSOs Consortium, EIEWG Consortium, CISHAN |
| Publications: |
Understanding Different Civilizations Through Active Inter-Civilization Dialogue - The Role of Education – By Christian Nkechi Omoifo (Ph. D.) Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, Nigeria/JSPS Fellow, Hiroshima University, Japan A Discussion of Papers Presented at the Closing Session of the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Science to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 19-20 March 2001 Supported by The Japan Foundation OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 United Nations University UNU Workshop on “The Contribution of Education to the Dialogue of Civilizations” 3-5 May 2001 OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
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