Our Programs

It's our civic duty to know the laws that govern our lives as women, whether we're getting married or in a custody battle, legal issues and our rights aren't always clear. Click to learn more about the most important ones that might affect you. 

a. Nigerian Marriage Law

b. Child custody

c. Divorce laws

d. Gender based violence  

e. Discrimination in the work place

f. Violence Against Women 

Do you have any legal questions for us? If you have a legal question, please contact us through our Email Hotline. 

The purpose of this Email Hotline is for TWA to provide basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support.  We hope that the legal information will help you to understand the law and that we can give you additional information and referrals that will be useful. 

The Women Advocates is challenging all Law Firms and private lawyers to take up one pro-bono case per year assisting women in need of legal representation who cannot afford to do so. Representation is not limited to legal advice and court representation. Issues can range from domestic violence to empowerment initiative such as setting up a company or starting a business.

Check back regularyly to see law firms or lawyers who have agreed to partake in this initiative.