LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
SECTION A:
Journal Articles
1. The UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking: A Turbulent Decade In Review by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo and Anne T. Gallagher - Accepted for Publication, Upcoming Human Rights Quarterly Spring 2015.
2. Milestones and Barricades: A Centennial Journey to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria; Nigerian Journal of Religion and Society (JORAS) Vol. 4, June 2014, pp. 101-119.
3. Women, Politics and the Law: Beyond 2011 General Election in Nigeria, Women Policy Journal of Harvard (WPJH) Volume 8, 2010-2011 pp. 45-52.
4. Nigeria and Cameroon: The Bakassi Dispute Nigerian Juridical Review (NJR), VOL. 9 (2002-2010) pp. 148-188.
5. Feminism and Islamic Fundamentalism: Some Perspectives from Nigeria and beyond, SIGNS Journal of Women, Culture & Society, Journal Autumn 2006 issue (vol.32, no. 1) Published by The University of CHICAGO Press.
6. The 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria and Woman Question, NJR vol. 8 2000/2001 pp. 161-177.
7. Laws and Practices Relating to Women’s Inheritance Rights in Nigeria: An Overview, NJR, vol. 6 1998/99 pp. 131 – 152.
8. The Influence of International Human Rights Law on African Municipal Legal Systems Nigerian Juridical Review (NJR), Vol. 6 1994 – 1997 pp. 50 –87.
9. Is there a Moral Obligation to Obey the Law? (81) Barrister (1991), p 3 – 9.
10. Securing Patients’ Rights and Welfare, for publication in the Journal of Health Law and Reproductive Rights in Nigeria.
SECTION B
Major Technical Reports/Research Policy Papers Written for and Published by the United Nations
1. Stocktaking exercise on the work of the mandate of Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons on its tenth Anniversary, Human Rights Council, Geneva A/HRC/26/37 A/HRC/26/37/Add.2 April 1, 2014 (60 pages). http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/Trafficking/FirsDecadeSRon_%20traf...
2. The issue of trafficking in persons for the removal of organs, General Assembly, New York- A/68/256 2 August, 2013 (24 pages).
3. Human Trafficking in Supply Chains, A thematic report to the UN General Assembly, New York A/67/261 of 7 August 2012, United Nations (19 Pages).
4. A human rights-based approach to the administration of criminal justice in cases of trafficking in persons, United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva- A/HRC/20/18 of 6 June 2012 (26 pages).
5. Thematic Report to the UN General Assembly on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons, United Nations, General Assembly, A/66/283 or 9 August, 2011 (14 Pages).
6. The right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons, UN Human Rights Council, Geneva A/HRC/17/35 13 April 2011 (27 pages).
7. Regional and Sub regional Cooperation in Promoting A Human Rights-Based Approach to Combating Trafficking in Persons, United Nations General Assembly Document A/HRC/14/32 of 4 May 2010 (37 Pages).
8. Prevention of trafficking in persons, United Nations General Assembly, A/65/288 of August, 2010 (23 pages).
9. Identification and protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking, United Nations General Assembly A/64/290 12 August, 2009 (24 Pages).
10. The legal and policy framework, especially the human rights frameworks and mechanisms for combating trafficking in persons at international, regional and national levels United Nations General Assembly, A/HRC/10/16 of 20 February, 2009 (27 Pages).
SECTION C
Books
1. Joy Ezeilo, Women, Law and Human Rights: Global and National Perspectives, ACENA Publishers, Abuja/Enugu, 2011 (622 pages).
2. Joy Ezeilo, Human Rights Documents Relevant to Women and Children’s Rights in Nigeria (2008, 900 pages) ASAE Press, Lagos.
SECTION D
Chapters in Mainline books
1. Amazons Go to War without Weapon: Women and the Conflict in Escravos, Niger –Delta Chapter in the Book: Wages of Empire- Neoliberal Policy Repression and Women’s Poverty Edited Amelia Cabezas, Ellen Reese and Margaret Waller (2007) Paradigm Publishers USA (Boulder/London), Chapter 14, PP 190 – 203.
2. Ayo Atsenuwa and Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, “ Review of health Laws Relating to Reproductive Health” Chapter in the book Law, Reproductive Health and Human Rights (WACOL: Lagos/Enugu: 2006), pp. 149-177.
3. HIV/AIDS, Human Rights Litigation and De-Stigmatization: The African Experience, Chapter in the book, Law, Reproductive Health and Human Rights (WACOL: Lagos/Enugu: 2006), pp. 178- 191.
4. “Feminism and Human Rights at Crossroads in Africa? Reconciling Universalism and Cultural Relativism” (See Pages 231-252). A Chapter in the book Difference and Dialogue: Feminism Challenges Globalization Edited by Marguerite R. Waller and Sylvia Marcos Palgrave: Macmillan (Comparative Feminist Studies) New York, USA 2005.
5. Joy Ezeilo, “The Courts and Access to Justice for Women” a chapter in the book Human Rights Protection in Administration of Sharia Justice System, Published by CHENGLO Limited /Women’s Aid Collective WACOL Enugu 2005, pp. 61- 103.
6. “Toward a Cross-Cultural Approach to Women’s Human Rights” by Joy Ezeilo, a chapter in a book Sharia Implementation in Nigeria: Issues & Challenges on Women’s Rights and Access to Justice, 2nd Edition Joy Ezeilo, M. T. Ladan and AbiolaAfolabi-Akiyode (eds) Published by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL, Enugu) and Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC, Lagos). 2003 pp. 86 –101.
7. “Engendering Constitutions in Africa- Case Studies of South Africa and Rwanda” Published in a book The Quest for A Gender Sensitive Constitution in Nigeria, 2002 by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Anglo West Africa, pp. 24- 29.
8. Legal Aid for Deprived Women and Juvenile in Chapter 5 of the book Legal Aid Services in Nigeria: the humanitarian perspective edited by Sylvia Ada Akpala (2001), Snaap Press Ltd. ISBN: 978-049-134-1 pp. 88-114
9. Genderizing the Judiciary in Commonwealth Africa for the 21st Century, A chapter in a Book, Essays in Honour of Professor C.O. Okonkwo (SAN) Edited by Nwauche and Asogwah, F.I. Jite Books Port Harcourt, 2000 Pages 254- 272.
10. Women’s Human Rights, Catholicism and the Challenges of Evangelisation under Nigerian Law in this Millennium – Chp. 4, pg. 71-94, of a book by C.C. Nweze and C.O. Ugwu. The Catholic Clergy under Nigerian law (1998) Mike – Lawrence publishers, Enugu.
11. A Shareholder’s Right to Enforce Contract in the Company’s Articles of Association. See Emole, Ibekwe&Amadi, Essays on Contemporary Legal Issues (1996) pp. 342 - 355.
12. “The Law and Women in Nigeria” chapter in a book: Discriminatory Laws and Practices against Women in Nigeria published by the Constitutional Rights Projects (CRP) and Friedrich- Naumann – Stiftung (1995) pp. 4 - 12.
SECTION E
Monographs
1. The Rights of Widows and the Wrongs of Widowhood. Edited by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo. Published by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) 2003. ISBN: 978-37406-8-7.
2. Women and Children’s Rights in Nigeria, a monograph published by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) Nigeria (2001). ISBN: 978-35477-2-0
3. Legal Constraints to Adolescence, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Nigeria published in the monograph Occasional working paper series of Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC), Benin City, Nigeria, First Published 1999, Reprinted, 2nd Edition 2005.
4. Budget Court System in Niger and Mali, A field study undertaken for CDD Published by Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, West Africa, 2008 (56 Pages).
5. Joy Ezeilo &OnyinyeOhia, Torture and the Female Gender, A Report of a National Survey on Torture in Nigeria, Published by WACOL( Enugu/Abuja), ISBN 978-8078-03-6 [2006].
SECTION F
Editorship of Books
1. Joy Ezeilo and JoesphineAlumanah (Eds) Bride Price and Implications for Women’s Rights in Nigeria ASAE Press and Women Aid Collective Enugu 2008.
2. Joy Ezeilo, (ed) Law, Reproductive Health and Human Rights (Lagos/Enugu: 2006) A Publication of LRRDC, Lagos and WACOL, Enugu ISBN:978-8078-03-6.
3. Engendering Human Rights: Cultural and Socio-Economic Realities in Africa, Edited by ObiomaNnaemeka& Joy Ezeilo; Palgrave: Macmillan (Comparative Feminist Studies) New York, USA 2005, ISBN1-4039-6707-5.
4. Human Rights Protection in Administration of Sharia Justice System, edited by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo. Published by CHENGLO Limited /Women’s Aid Collective WACOL Enugu 2005. ISBN: 978-807-00-1.
5. Sharia Implementation in Nigeria: Issues & Challenges on Women’s Rights and Access to Justice. Edited by Joy Ezeilo, M. T. Ladan and AbiolaAfolabi-Akiyode Published by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) and Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). First Published 2003, Second Edition 2004. ISBN: 978-36242-4-5.
6. Sharia and Women’s Rights in Nigeria: Strategies for Action. Edited by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo and AbiolaAkiyodeAfolabi. Published by Frankad Publishers Lagos, Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) and Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). (2003) ISBN: -978-8051-03-0.
Book Reviewed on Invitation as a Resource Person or Expert in the Field
1. Technical Review of the Draft Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC, Nigeria), Gender Policy 14-15th April 2014; and part of facilitation of the Stakeholders’ Validation of the Policy held at Westown Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by INEC with support from DGD/UNDP, including the European Union, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), UNDP, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
2. International Law of Human Trafficking Published by Oxford Press, New York, 2010 and authored by Anne T. Gallagher (invited review by Oxford press).
3. Review of the UNODC Framework of Action on Human Trafficking, presented in New York 9th October 2009, ECOSOC Chamber, UN Building.
4. Book review on-Gender in the Making of the Nigerian University System by Dr. Charmaine Pereira and presented at the official book launch held at Yar’dua Center, Abuja July 24th 2007.
5. Reproductive Health and Rights (African Perspectives and Legal issues in Nigeria) by OlaideGbadamosi, 2007 Published by Ethiope Publishing Corporation, Benin City, Nigeria.
6. Book review on- Nigeria the Last Chance written by Professor Joe Irukwu (SAN) and presented at the commemoration of its 40 years at Bar- practicing law; held 27th February, 2007 at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
7. Review of the Book titled- Intestate Law and Practice in Nigeria written by Victoria Ukeje and publicly presents at the official book Launch held at the Old Court of Appeal, Enugu January 25th 2007.
8. The Review of the Political Life and Work of Late Dr. Chief Margaret Ekpo- a frontline nationalist and women leader. The review was presented under the title- Women’s Political Movement in Nigeria: The Margaret Ekpo’s Effect held at Occasion of the Launch of Margaret Ekpo’s Foundation, 6th December, 2006 Civic Center, Calabar, Cross River State.
9. Review of the UNICEF State of World Children’s 2007 titled: Women and Children: The Double Dividend of Gender Equality presented to the Nigerian Guild of Editors Sensitization Workshop organized by UNICEF, Abuja and Held at Disney Hotel, Owerri, Imo State on the 12th December 2006.
10. Review of the UNFPA State of World Population 2005 “The Promise of Equality: Gender Equity, Reproductive Health and the Millennium Development Goals” Presented at the UN House, Abuja 12th October 2005.
7. Forthcoming Publications:
1. African Customary Law and the Polarization of Women’s Rights as Anti-Africa
2. Rape and the Law in Nigeria- Is that woman a liar or victim of criminal injustice?
3. Procedural pre-conditions in realizing the right to an effective remedy for Trafficked Persons: Policy and Practice in Africa (joint article with Victoria Nwogu).
8. Work Accomplished and Achievements as the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (August 1, 2008 to July 31st, 2014).
The approach to the mandate and working methods adopted has been guided by Human Rights Council resolutions 8/12 and 17/1, which required the Special Rapporteur to: (a) seek and receive information from States, human rights bodies and other relevant sources and respond effectively to such information; (b) recommend practical solutions with regard to the implementation of relevant rights; (c) examine the human rights impact of anti-trafficking measures with a view to proposing adequate responses; and (d) work closely with other mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, the United Nations and other partners. The substantive areas of focus of the mandate, results and outcomes during my six year tenure are highlighted below:
Thematic studies and reports: Thematic studies have been a major focus of the work of the Special Rapporteur, enabling the mandate to make substantial and highly appreciated contributions to poorly understood or new areas of concern in respect to trafficking in persons or human trafficking. The topics for study have been carefully chosen on the basis of their relative importance and urgency, as well as the capacity of the Special Rapporteur to make a contribution to shaping international standards and promoting awareness in the chosen area. Issues covered in thematic reports since assumption of functions as the Special Rapporteur include: victim identification, protection and assistance (2009); regional and subregional cooperation in promoting a human rights-based approach to trafficking (2010); prevention of trafficking (2010); the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons (2011); the administration of criminal justice in the cases of trafficked persons (2012); trafficking in supply chains (2012); measures to discourage demand that fosters all forms of exploitation of persons, especially women and children, and that leads to human trafficking (2013); trafficking in persons for the removal of organs (2013); and thematic analysis of an assessment of the 10 years of the trafficking in person’s mandate (2014). The review of the decade of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children report discusses the major areas of focus and main achievement of the mandate, its contribution to key conceptual and legal gains, and identifies challenges encountered. This stock taking report was presented to both the Human Rights Council, Geneva and the General Assembly, New York, 2014. In accordance with the mandate issued by the Human Rights Council, particular emphasis has been placed on developing practical solutions in all thematic reports. http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Trafficking/Pages/TraffickingIndex.aspx
Country visits/fact finding missions and reports. Country visits help to ground the mandate holders’ understanding of the problem of trafficking in national realities and forging relationships with those on the front line, while also providing involved States and their partners with an opportunity to access information, expertise and insight. Country visits reports are excellent source of useful, high-quality information. The focus during those visits are usually on the nature of the trafficking problem, the key human rights issues and the effectiveness of institutional, legal, judicial, administrative and other mechanisms to protect those rights. It’s a highly consultative process and meetings are held and views exchanged and information elicited from wide range of stakeholders involving government officials (including practitioners); victim support agencies and, where appropriate, victims; members of the judiciary and parliamentarians; United Nations country offices; and international and non-governmental organizations in the country concerned, as well as local civil society organizations. A detailed report is subsequently issued. In the period of six years of my mandate sixteen (16) official country visits were undertaken: Belarus, Poland and Japan in 2009; to Egypt, Argentina and Uruguay in 2010; to Thailand and Australia in 2011; to the United Arab Emirates, Gabon and the Philippines in 2012; to Morocco, Italy, Bahamas and Belize in 2013; and Seychelles in 2014. Preliminary findings are shared in press conference at the end of the mission and subsequently full country reports are presented to the Human Rights Council during the reporting period of the mandate holder. All country visits are public documents.
Recommendations and checklists. As the Special Rapporteur I have actively sought to promote normative clarity around trafficking and help flesh out the substantive content of key rules and obligations where that is required. This work has been firmly based on existing international standards, as recognized in the major human rights treaties and the specialist trafficking instruments. A major output of this method of work is a set of draft basic principles on the right to an effective remedy (A/HRC/17/35, annex I), developed after extensive consultation with stakeholders in all regions, which seek to bring clarity to the concept of the right to an effective remedy and set out the factors to be taken into account when this right is applied to trafficked persons. In addition, I have also created a draft checklist of indicators and benchmarks which businesses can use to assess the risks of human trafficking in their supply chains (2012). The checklist was developed and revised through consultations and is intended to build on and complement existing initiatives, including the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Action on communications and urgent appeals. The Special Rapporteur is explicitly mandated to respond effectively to reliable allegations of human rights violations, with a view to protecting the rights of actual or potential victims of trafficking. In accordance with established procedures, the Special Rapporteur communicates the case to the Government concerned, requesting clarification and action, either through an allegation letter or through an urgent appeal where the alleged violation is time-sensitive and/or of a very grave nature. Since the mandate was established a total of 102 communications have been sent and a total of 54 responses received as at June 30th 2014.
Experts and Consultative Meetings, Workshops and Conferences Convened as the Special Rapporteur
Since assumption of my mandate as the UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children I have organized several consultations with support from the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights with a wide range of civil society and intergovernmental organizations working in this field, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Labor Organization (ILO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), European Commission and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) amongst others. Specific consultations convened and organized by me include:
• Conference on the Role of Regional and sub regional organizations in Combating and Preventing Trafficking. Delegates/experts that took part include: OAS, AU, Arab League, ECOWAS, ECCAS, EU, Council of Europe, OSCE, COMMIT-Mekong and SADC. Held in Dakar Senegal, Oct 4-5th 2010.. The aim was to enhance cooperation and strategic partnership between my mandate and these organizations in fighting human trafficking.
• Expert consultation on the “Right to an Effective Remedy for Trafficked Persons held in Bratislava, Slovakia, 22nd – 23rd November, 2010.
• On July 4th 2011, convened an expert meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to examine the vexed issue of human rights based approach in criminal justice response to trafficking in persons cases.
• On November, 12-13, 2012, I convened a two-day experts meeting in Ankara on issues relating to human trafficking and supply chains, in particular to deepen the discussion on the standards applicable to businesses in addressing trafficking in the context of global supply chains. During the consultation international experts from different stakeholder groups shared information on current trends, good practices and lessons learned in addressing trafficking in global supply chains, and discussed elements of possible standards and indicators for achieving a trafficking free supply chain.
• On 1 March 2013, the Special Rapporteur convened the first regional consultation on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons, involving representatives of Eastern European States and Western European and other States, in addition to experts and relevant stakeholders. Held in Geneva, it was intended to solicit comments on the draft basic principles on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons in preparation for her report to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-sixth session pursuant to Council resolution 20/1.
• On 23 and 24 May, 2013 I convened in my capacity as the Special Rapporteur a consultative meeting on strengthening partnerships with national rapporteurs on trafficking in persons and equivalent mechanisms, in Berlin, Germany to provide an opportunity to share experiences and lessons learned and further strengthen the partnership between her mandate and such mechanisms. A total of 40 people, including national rapporteurs and representatives of equivalent mechanisms from 19 countries, in addition to representatives of relevant United Nations, international and regional organizations, participated.
• On 29 May, 2013 I convened, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, a side event on the theme “Human trafficking and exploitative labour in supply chains: addressing the demand and supply sides”.
• The second Consultative Meeting on Strengthening Partnerships with National Rapporteurs on Trafficking in Persons and Equivalent Mechanisms (NREMS) 21-22 May 2014, Autumn Conference Room, 4th Floor, Chatrium Residence Sathon, New SathonRoad, Bangkok, Thailand. Additional details on this meeting are to be found at http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Trafficking/Pages/2ndConsultativeMeeting2014.
• On 22 July, 2013, the Special Rapporteur convened a regional consultation on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons, involving representatives of Latin American and Caribbean States, in addition to experts and relevant stakeholders. The consultation, held in Santiago, was intended to solicit input on the draft basic principles on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons.
• Furthermore, I convened as the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children series of regional consultations on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons Bangkok on 27 September 2013, in Abuja on 21 November 2013 and in Amman on 9 January 2014. I also convened global consultations on the same topic in New York on 24 October 2013 and in Vienna on 7 November 2013. Specific and full reports on these consultations are to be found on http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/trafficking/index.htm.
• On 4 December, 2013 I convened a side event/panel for non-State actors on preventing and addressing the trafficking of persons in global supply chains, during the second session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
9. Independent Consultancy Work
I have carried out independent contractual work as legal and development consultant and in that regard I serve as an international consultant to various UN agencies including: UNDP, UNIFEM (UN Women), UNICEF, UNFPA and ILO. Other organizations consulted for are: USAID, MacArthur Foundation, Ministry of Justice- Liberia and Nigeria, International IDEA, Stockholm, National Assembly (Senate), Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Center for Reproductive Law (now Center for Reproductive Rights, New York), Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa, CODESRIA- Dakar Senegal, Swedish NGO Foundation for Human Rights, International Human Rights Law Group- now Global Rights, Partners for Justice, DFID: Access To Justice Programme of the Security Justice and Growth (SJG), and Partnership for Transformation of Health System (PATHS) , National Planning Commission (NPC), Open Society Initiative for South Africa (OSISA), EU/SRIP, National Judicial Institute (NJI), National Industrial Court, Center for Democracy & Development (CDD), West Africa, National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA), Family Health International, Strengthening Nigeria’s HIV and AIDs Response (SNR), Action Aid, amongst others.
Independent Consultancy/professional services rendered Include:
1. Development of a Plan of Action and advocacy visits to religious leaders soliciting their support for USAID programme on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (1997-1998).
2. Review of an Evaluation Report on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Manual United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 1997.
3. Develop a programme of Action for Violence against Women Campaign for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), March to May 1998.
4. Training Manual for Local Government Elected Officials for CEDPA/UHU-PCS/USAID, Lagos, 1999.
5. Prepared a fully referenced paper on “The Status of Reproductive and Sexual Rights of Young People in Nigeria” for The John D and Catherine T. Mac Arthur Foundation (MacArthur), May – Aug. 2000.
6. A Report on “Different forms of Inheritance Law regarding Women in Nigeria”, this working paper identified specific forms of such practices that require legislative reform in Nigeria. The contracting agency is the International Human Rights Law Group (Now Global Rights: partners for Justice) July – Nov. 2000.
7. Developed and fine-tuned the gender dimension of the National Governance Programme into a strategic national action plan for a gender-focused approach in governance and the promotion of gender balance and equity in politics and governance in Nigeria, including two full projects on Gender and Governance as well as facilitated a review of project workshop. The contracting agency the UNDP in collaboration with the FGN.
8. A Review of Customary Law and Practices affecting children in Zone A of UNICEF comprising of Nigeria. Work done for UNICEF Nov. 2000 – Nov 2001.
9. Review of Health Law in Nigeria for the UNFPA and the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Feb to April 2001.
10. Review of the Draft Reproductive Health Policy (2000). This work was done under the UNFPA – Assisted Strengthening Sustainable Reproductive Health Programmes in Nigeria project.
11. Constitutional Development Consultant and worked with the constitutional commission of Rwanda in fine-tuning their draft constitution of 2002. I was hired as a consultant by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America, Kigali Rwanda Aug. 19 – 26th 2001.
12. Law and Policies affecting Reproductive Rights in Nigeria for the CRLP Progress Report 2001. Hired as a consultant by the Centre for Reproductive Law and Policy now Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) New York, 2001.
13. Developed a Concept/background paper for a Consultative Meeting on Women’s Human Rights in West African Muslim Societies for Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) Aug – Sept. 2002.
14. Developed lecture series on International Law and Children/Youth in Armed Conflict; African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Child (1990); the Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Children and Youth-post Conflict Reconstruction and Implementation of Standards and Monitoring of Violations of International Treaties by Treaty Bodies for the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Summer /Diploma programme on Child’s Rights. 14 – 18, Oct. 2002.
15. Conducted Human Rights Mission to the Republic of Haiti and produced a report on general human rights situation in Haiti and as it affects women with particular reference to women and poverty, women and the law, women in prison, women and education and violence against women. The mission was funded by Swedish NGO Foundation for Human Rights from 12 – 22, March 2003.
16. Produced training manual and conducted a National Training of Trainers (TOT) for Female Judges for the United Nations Development Funds for Women (UNIFEM) March – April 2003.
17. Training for Civil Society and Community based organisations on Gender Mainstreaming for Access to Justice Programme, A2J/DFID, 17– 20 Sept. 2003, Enugu, Nigeria.
18. Carried out a rapid assessment of reproductive health in Enugu State on behalf of the Partnership for Transforming Health System (PATHS) from 22nd Sept. – 18th Oct. 2003.
19. To support the National Judicial Institute in the training of 25 women Judges or women magistrates on gender justice and to undertake a review of the training curriculum of the National Judicial Institute in close collaboration with the Institute with a view to incorporate gender justice programmes and training for judges, including Sharia Court Judges and Magistrates that is grounded in human rights. I was hired by UNIFEM (Now UN Women) 30 August to 17 December, 2004.
20. Lead Consultant on Gender for the Security, Justice and Growth (SJG) of the British Council funded by DFID Advise & Manage SJG on strategic implementation of its gender programme. Oversee the implementation of SJG as it relates to promotion of women’s rights, gender equity and empowerment. Provide technical assistance to partner organization. Ensure gender mainstreaming in all DFID funded SJG programme between 11April to 31st Sept. 2005 January, 2006.
21. A five day Training of Judges on Jurisprudence of Equality Programme for Nigeria Judicial Institute (NJI) and the United Nations Funds for Women (UNIFEM), 26 June to 3rd July 2005.
22. Served as State Consultant in a formative research carried out in Enugu State on “Strengthening Nigeria’s Response to HIV and AIDs “ by the Family Health International (FHI), September to Oct. 2005 (23) working Days.
23. Mainstreaming Gender in NEEDs/SEEDs Document and developed a tool/manual for gender mainstreaming in the National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) & State Economic and Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDs) for UNIFEM, July 6th –8th 2005. .
24. Review the Training Package on National Strategic Framework for combating HIV/AIDs (this is the main resource material, together with the NSF) for the 3-day workshop to ensure the full integration of the basic elements and review the monitoring plan for the activity to ensure that the follow-up processes and outputs from the training are effectively monitored. Additionally, acted as a lead facilitator to train about 40 persons for the 3-day workshop in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Contracted by UNIFEM (now UN Women), 15- 23 February 2006.
25. Produced and presented a briefing paper outlining the key policy and programme of a strategic nature on issues related to women and HIV/AIDS in the Africa region based on the six-point outline of the Secretary General’s Task Force Report that came out in 2004. Contracted by the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) Johannesburg 17 March to 17 May, 2005.
26. Preparation of training materials for judges training; organized and facilitated Training of Trainers workshop for High Court Judges- State and Federal on Jurisprudence of Equality (JEP) project on Women’s Rights/Human Rights for the Nigerian Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja 19 – 27 April, 2006.
27. Prepared and submitted a Memorandum to the National Assembly Committee on the Amendment of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Include the National Industrial Court as a Superior Court of Record National Industrial Court. Contracted by the National Industrial Court (NIC), Abuja 9-23 February, 2006.
28. Provided technical support through training to the 36 State Ministries of Women Affairs in the form of capacity and skills development in gender mainstreaming and experience sharing under a consultancy funded by the Support to Reforming Institutions Programme (SRIP)/European Union & the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs 12- 24 June 2006.
29. Developed proposals for 3 states (Ebonyi, Imo & FCT) for funding under the MDG grant to the FMWA and also worked in three States with the Ministries of Women Affairs to take programmatic action towards the realization of Goal 3 of the MDG- Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. Contracted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Abuja , August 2006 to January 2007.
30. Review of NEEDS 2 as it concerns gender as a cross- cutting Issues for the National Planning Commission (NPC) Abuja 30 March to 3 April 2007.
31. Preparation of training materials and the training of High Court Judges across the Federation on Jurisprudence of Equality (JEP) project on Women’s Rights/Human Rights. Contracted by the National Judicial Institute (NJI) 21 to 25 May 2007 and also 26- 30 May 2008.
32. Developed a training manual for training of Youth on Peace Building and Conflict Management Covering: Conflict Analysis, early Warning, Negotiation, Mediation, Peace Building and Community Driven Development under the auspices of the Institute of Peace & Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Presidency, Federal Government of Nigeria and UNDP Dec. 2007 to 19 January 2008.
33. Reform and The facilitation of a high level retreat for the Ministry of Justice Liberia and UNIFEM, West Africa/Liberia and the development of Work Plan and Strategic Framework for Gender Sensitive Security Sector Reform 24 March to April 15, 2008.
34. Carried out a study on the budget court concept and processes in francophone West Africa and assess its viability as a useful budget mechanism for other parts of West Africa. These included field visits to Niger and Mali, to Budget Courts in Francophone countries. Contracted by the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD), West Africa for (30 Days) between 1st April to 31st May 2008.
35. Facilitated a policy dialogue between legislative and executive arms on gender responsive budgeting in Rivers state. This included exploring cross sectoral collaboration on gender mainstreaming particularly the entry points for gender inclusion in budgeting and planning in Rivers state for the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa July 2008.
36. Prepared a presentation on Trafficking and exploitation of women in Africa that set the tone for the breakout sessions at the regional forum in order to facilitate the formulation of a plan of action as well as a resolution for the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa November 3- 20th 2008.The presentation was prepared for the Sixth Africa Development Forum (ADF VI) in Addis Ababa entitled “Action on Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Ending Violence Against Women in Africa” organized by the Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union and the African Development Bank. It addressed the commitments that have been adopted by the African countries on the subject, what actions have been undertaken to meet the commitments, what has been achieved (good practices) and how this could be enhanced, the challenges encountered and how they and existing gaps could be effectively addressed, as well as what other lessons could be drawn for the future.
37. Desk review of existing work on gender, electoral reform and constitution in Nigeria, to investigate the extent to which gender issues are included in electoral laws as well as the various methodologies used by women groups in other countries to fashion out an inclusive constitution and electoral law. Identified gaps and lacunae and proposing how to close these gaps using in-country experiences. Work contracted by the Gender and Constitutional Reform Network (GECORN), 15 January to 15 April 2009.
38. Facilitated a national four day retreat and training workshop that will provide technical skills to Senior NACA staff and management and programme staff towards improving their capacity to achieve set gender equality mainstreaming objectives and outcomes in HIV/AIDS programming in Nigeria and increased gender awareness and analytical skills required for designing gender-responsive policies and programmes in their respective Department. Work done included a review and adaptation of training manual on HIV/AIDs. Preparation of structured presentations on Gender and the National Response to HIV/AIDs. National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA), Abuja. However, the retreat was held in Minna, Niger State from 11- 14 February, 2009.
39. Consultant and training facilitator at the annual Jurisprudence of Equality Programme (JEP) for Judges Nationwide. The training focused on Domestic implementation of human rights/women’s rights and to promote acquisition of knowledge and skills that will enable national judges administer gender justice and enforce women’s rights. Hired by the National Judicial Institute (NJI) June 1 -5, 2009.
40. Developed a Strategic Quota Implementation Guidelines (QIG) on Implementation of 35% Affirmative Action for Women’s Representation in Democratic Governance in Nigeria; provided technical and strategic assistance to five (5) political parties for the implementation of 35% quota during the 2011 elections at national and State levels; and to support the presentation and validation of the Quota Implementation Guidelines by key leaders of the focus political parties. Hired by UNIFEM now UN Women, 15 November to December, 15th, 2010.
41. Part of an International Study on the “Global Analysis of Political Parties’ Policy Documents from a Gender Perspective”. Examine in particular the role of political parties in achieving gender equality and diversity in political leadership and decision making. I was engaged by the International IDEA, Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Stockholm, Sweden June 15 to September 15, 2011 and March 5-7th 2012.
42. A National Consultancy for the pilot training of trainers for Police, Immigration and Labour Inspectors, Consular officers, NAPTIP in pilot States in Nigeria, 26 – 30 September, 2011 for the International Labour Organization (ILO).
43. Prepared and presented a lead paper for use in in a seminar -Transforming Political Parties into Enabling Agents for Women’s Political Participation titled: “Gender Analysis of Nigerian political parties: progress and stagnation” for the UNDP/ Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) Project12-14th March, 2012.
44. An evaluation of efforts of the UN and progress to date on mainstreaming gender effectively, including to examine the mandate of various UN Agencies and articulate a strategy/design a mechanism to reinforce the role of UN Women as the leading agency on Gender. To design a reporting framework that will ensure accountability from other agencies to UN Women in line with UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/64/589 adopted 2 July 2010. Contracted by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator Unit for 30 Working Days- June – July, 2012.
45. Facilitate and act as a liaison to ensure active civil society participation and coordinate the interface of international organizations and donor agencies with the Senate Committee in relation to the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. Importantly, technical contribution on areas of focus for constitutional amendments. Hired as one of 10 national consultants to the National Assembly Senate Adhoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, CFR, July – December, 2012.
46. Consultancy to provide strategic support on Gender Mainstreaming to Political party women leaders, including facilitating a two day training workshop at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu. Hired by the UNDP Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) Project 13- 19 February, 2013. The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) project is managed by UNDP in support of elections and more broadly, the deepening of democracy in Nigeria. It is funded with contributions from The European Union, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), UNDP, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The project duration is 2010-2015.
47. 6 days consultancy from DGD/UNDP between August 27 to September 10 to provide strategic support to Women in Politics Forum on validation of the Nigerian Women Manifesto and Strategic Plan. Facilitated a one day session at Valencia Hotel, 28th August Abuja for woman leaders of political parties on strengthening the structure of the Women in Politics Forum, adoption of the existing strategic plan and development of an agenda for implementation.
48. Retainership for 11 Months from February 2014 to facilitate and provide general technical support on demand to the Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) project managed by UNDP in support of elections and more broadly, the deepening of democracy in Nigeria. It is funded with contributions from The European Union, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), UNDP, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Work description include to: Prepare background documents/papers on different but relevant topical issues on inclusion of women, people living with disabilities and youths in Nigeria’s democratic process; Facilitate and make inputs from a gender responsive perspective to Nigeria’s democratic process; Lead advocacy on an inclusive democratic process that will address the needs of Women, People Living with Disabilities and Youths; Facilitate/ serve as resource persons for series of workshops, conferences and meetings as well as reports of such proceedings; Lead advocacy initiatives on various issues and render legal/policy advisory opinions on gender responsive electoral system as key to the democratic process in Nigeria; and Undertake monitoring of democratic governance, legislative advocacy, public opinion polls and review of relevant legal framework from a gender perspective
9. Research Skills: Excellent research and writing skills, including public speaking. I have undertaken multi-disciplinary and international research in law, gender, governance, human rights, health, peace and conflict resolution. See lists of publications.
10. Participation and Presentations in Events, Conferences and Consultations, including Published & Unpublished Papers presented at International, Regional and National Conferences/Workshops/ Seminars/ Public Lectures
1. The Impunity of Trafficking in Persons/Babies for forced Pregnancy, Adoption and other Diabolical Purposes: The Time for Action is Now! A Keynote Address at the First South East Mothers Meeting (OGBAKO NDI NNE) “on the “Baby Factory Conundrum” -A social discourse on the growing menace of baby factory activities, its debasing impact on motherhood and the pain of forced motherhood) was convened by Working Moms Africa in collaboration with Vlisco at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu State, Nigeria on 26 July 2014.
2. On 14 July, she delivered a key note address at a High Level Event entitled ‘Dignity for victims of human trafficking’ devoted to commemorate the first observation of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, organized by the Group of Friends United against Human Trafficking and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) in New York, UN Headquarters.
3. Situational Analysis of Gender Based Violence, especially domestic violence: The Impunity Continues? Paper presented at a Consultative Meeting/Workshop for Senior Legislative Staffers & LACVAW Members on Violence Against Persons [Prohibition] Bill (VAPP Bill) 3- 5 June, 2014 Kini Country Guest Inn, Akwanga, Nassarawa State, Nigeria. The meeting was jointly organized by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) and the Legislative Advocacy Coalition on Violence Against Women (LACVAW) with funding support from IPAS Abuja/North Carolina.
4. On 28 and 30 April 2014 participated and presented a Keynote Address at the Fourth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Workshop on Criminal justice to responses to Trafficking in Persons: Victims in the criminal justice system in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia organized by Australia- Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AATIP).
5. On 4 and 7 April, 2014 I took part as the Special Rapporteur in an International ecumenical consultation on ‘Migration and Human Trafficking: Modern Slavery’ in Colombo, Sri Lanka organized by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) . I presented a keynote paper on: “Migration and Human Trafficking: Advancing Human Rights Protection for Migrants and Trafficked Persons- the Role of Churches”. The conference was held at the Hotel Pegasus Reef, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
6. 18th March, 2014 organized and made presentation in a side event during the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women on: Post 2015 Development Agenda and Combating Human Trafficking held at CR-D (CB), United Nations Head Quarters, New York. My presentation was on: “Post-2015 Development Agenda and Combatting the Root Causes of Trafficking in Persons”.
7. Thoughts and Reflections on Six years of the United Nations Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children presented at a Conference on the Enforcement of International Human Rights Law Through the Mechanism of UN Special Rapporteurs organized by the Protection Project, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe), Bologna, March 3rd – 4th, 2014.
8. I participated and made a written closing presentation at a high-level conference organized by the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Governments of Austria and Switzerland entitled “Not for sale – joining forces against trafficking in human beings”, which took place on 18 February 2014, Hofburg, Vienna, Austria.
9. On 17 and 18 February, 2014 I took part in my capacity as the Special Rapporteur in a meeting of the expert group of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime working on the issue of trafficking in persons held at UN Office in Vienna, Austria. The group met to develop a paper on the concept of consent in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
10. Panelist and Chair Working Group on “Effective Cooperation between Global and Regional Organisations for Improving better Implementation of Human Rights”. Wilton Park Conference- Addressing implementation gaps: improving cooperation between global and regional human rights mechanisms 23 to 25 January 2014, Wilton Park, Steyning , West Sussex, UK.
11. Human Trafficking: The Time for Action is Now! A Public Lecture delivered at the National Institute for Education, University of Seychelles, 31st January, 2014.
12. The United Nations Global Mandate on Trafficking in Persons and Partnership with the media to combat and Prevent Human Trafficking, A presentation made at the Regional conference on The Role of the Media in Combatting Human Trafficking Organized by International Organization for Migration (IOM), 7-8 January 2014, The United Nations House – Kuwait.
13. A Review of the Draft Basic Principles on the right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons presented at the MENA Regional Consultation on the Right to an Effective Remedy for Trafficked Persons 9 January 2014, Landmark Amman Hotel & Conference Center, Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street, Amman, Jordan.
14. On 28 February, 2013, during the 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council, I participated in the side event on the topic “Women’s Access to Justice: Models, Strategies and Practices from the Field”, held by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO). My presentation was on the role of international human rights instruments in supporting women’s access to justice at the domestic level. Held at Room XXIII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
15. Presented a Keynote Address at the regional conference “Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Trafficking in Persons in South Eastern Europe – Combating Abuse of the Internet and Strengthening Cross-border Intelligence Sharing” A Regional Conference on: Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons in South Eastern Europe with a Focus on Moldova” organized by UNODC in collaboration with Moldova’s Permanent Secretariat of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, 5-6 December 2013, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
16. On 19 and 20 November, 2013 I participated as a panelist in a Regional Tripartite Conference on preventing forced labour, human trafficking and slavery-like practices in Africa organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Southern Sun Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia.
17. On 6 November, 2013 I delivered opening remarks at the fifth session of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, held at United Nations complex, Vienna, Austria.
18. On 2 November, 2013 she presented a keynote address on “what it will it take to end the impunity of human trafficking” during a workshop on the theme of “Trafficking in human beings: modern slavery” presented at the Pontifical Academies of Sciences & Social Sciences, Working Group on “Trafficking in Human Beings: Modern Slavery: Destitute Peoples and the Message of Jesus Christ” organized by the Vatican, Holy See, Vatican City, Italy.
19. Public lecture on human trafficking for students of the Duke University School of Law Venue: Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Held on 23rd October, 2013.
20. On 22 October, 2013 delivered a public lecture on trafficking for students of the Fordham University School of Law Venue: Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, Fordham University School of Law, New York, USA.
21. Participated and gave an opening statement at the Launch of the Swiss anti-trafficking week, Geneva, 18 October 2013 organized in collaboration with ILO, IOM and OHCHR under the banner of Inter Agency Coalition Against Trafficking (ICAT).
22. On October 7 2013, I participated as a panelist in the showcase session of the International Bar Association on the theme of “Human trafficking: modern slavery” organized by the International Bar Association (IBA), John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center Boston, USA 7- 10 October, 2013.
23. Legal Education Globally and a ‘Global’ Legal Education” panelist for the Global Law Deans’ Forum held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the theme “Legal Education Globally and a “Global” Legal Education organized by the International Association of Law Schools (IALS) 25- 27th September, 2013.
24. “Human Trafficking: Global and Regional Trends and the SR Mandate” Public Lecture presented on 4 September 2013 held at the Africana Hotel and organized by OHCHR and PILAC, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
25. From 16 to 18 July, 2013 I participated and delivered a Keynote Speech in the III Latin American Congress on Human Trafficking “Globalization, Human Trafficking and Access to Justice: Articulation of Regional Dialogues” held at the Universidad de los Andes Mario Laserna Auditorium, Bogota, Columbia.
26. On 2 July, 2013 the Special Rapporteur exchanged views with the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) on possible joint actions and strengthening synergy and sharing of information. The meeting took place at the Conseil de l’Europe, avenue de l’Europe, Strasbourg, France.
27. On 25 and 26 June, 2013 the Special Rapporteur participated in a conference entitled “Vienna +20: advancing the protection of human rights”, co-hosted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Government of Austria and intended to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the World Conference on Human Rights.
28. On 25 June, 2013 I made an opening statement and participated as a panelist/chairperson at the thirteenth High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference. The conference, on the theme “Stolen lives, stolen money: the price of modern-day slavery”, was organized by the Office of the Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
29. On 27 May, 2013 I participated in a side event on clarifying the concept of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, organized by the permanent missions of Switzerland and Egypt to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
30. Presentations on: 1) Impact of Human Trafficking on Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Trafficked Persons and (2) MDGs: Running the final stretch made at the twenty-fifth quadrennial congress of the International Council of Nurses held at the MCEC (Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre) Melbourne, Australia, 18-23 May 2013 Panel Discussion on Modern Day Slavery, ICN Melbourne, 21 May, 2013 MCEC (Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre).
31. On 13 May, 2013 the Special Rapporteur participated and made presentation in the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. My presentation was on “The Global Plan of Action, relevant legal instruments, and Effective Partnerships to Protect and Assist Victims of Human Trafficking”; held at Trusteeship Council Chamber, the "General Assembly Building", UN HQ, New York.
32. On 8 May, 2013, I participated and presented in an expert meeting organized by Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), UK on the theme “Corporate responsibility to respect human rights: addressing trafficking and forced labour in supply chains”. My presentation was on: “Setting the scene – trafficking and forced labour across industries and regions”. In conjunction with that event, I attended, on 9 May, a discussion on the theme “Engaging business: implementing respect for human rights”, which was hosted by the Coca-Cola Company, One Coca Cola Plaza , Atlanta, USA and organized by USCIB (United States Council for International Business) and Coca Cola also co-supported by Humanity United.
33. On 4 and 5 April, 2013, I participated in the 2013 Women in the World Summit, held in New York where I was recognized as one of the 125 women of impact in the world in recognition of my leading role in the fight against human trafficking- a modern day slavery. It was organized by the Newsweek and the Daily Beast. I was also interviewed by: Christopher Dickey, Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Editor, Newsweek & the Daily Beast.
34. On 11 March, 2013 I attended in my capacity as UN Special Rapporteur the fifty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women and held, together with the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice, an interactive dialogue with the States members of the Commission. On 14 March, I also convened a side event on the right to effective remedies for trafficked persons in order to present the main findings of her thematic report on the topic and to solicit suggestions from States, relevant United Nations entities, regional and intergovernmental bodies, academic institutions and civil society on the draft basic principles. Both events were held at the UN Head Quarters, New York, USA.
35. “The international and regional legal and policy regime, especially the human rights frameworks and mechanisms for combating trafficking in persons” A paper presented at a two-day experts meeting in Ankara, Turkey on human trafficking and business supply chains, 12- 13 November, 2012, United Nations/UNDP Office, Ankara.
36. “The International Legal Framework for Combating Human Trafficking & Peoples Smuggling”, paper presented on 26 October, 2012, in the Seminar on the Trafficking of Persons and Smuggling of Migrants held at the Aula Magna of the Universidad de Chile’s Law Faculty, Santiago, and organized by the National Institute of Human Rights of Chile and the Regional Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Latin America.
37. On 18 October 2012, I attended and presented as a panelist the conference “Working together towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings: The Way Forward”, organized in Brussels by the Cyprus EU Presidency and European Commission on the occasion of the Sixth EU Anti-Trafficking Day.
38. On 16 October 2012, I participated and gave an opening statement at the Sixth Session of the Conference of the Parties the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in Vienna. At this event, she made a statement highlighting the role of multilateral and regional cooperation in alleviating factors that make persons vulnerable to trafficking; developing and effectively implementing strategies to prevent trafficking in persons and in setting relevant standards; as well as a potential role of the private sector in the fight against trafficking in persons.
39. On 28-30 September 2012, I participated as a speaker in the Atlantic Dialogues, an annual gathering of public- and private-sector leaders from around the Atlantic basin for a discussion on cross-regional issues ranging from security to economics and migration that took place at Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, Morocco.
40. “Democratizing Citizens Access and Participation in Law Making” paper presented at a 2 day training workshop on “Legislative Advocacy for NGOs working in Local Communities” organized by the Policy & Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) & the Office of the Senate President, National Assembly held on 18-19, July 2012 at the Conference Room 022, Ground Floor, New Senate Wing, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
41. “Political Parties Commitments to Gender Equality-Nigeria Analysis, Presented at a Roundtable on Political Parties’ Commitments to Gender Equality-Comparative Analysis from Africa and Asia organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance at the 2012 UN Commission on the Status of Women, March 6, 2012, Conference Room B (NLB), United Nations Headquarters, New York.
42. “Are States Meeting their Responsibilities to Trafficked Persons” delivered at a public lecture organized by the Castan Center for Human Rights, MONASH University, Melbourne, Australia of Monash, Melbourne 28th November, 2011. United Nations and Monash University Castan Center for Human Rights.
43. “The Right to an Effective Remedy for Trafficked Persons” Side Event of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children” Panel Presentation, 25 October 2011, Conference Room 7, NLB, UN Headquarters, New York, USA. United Nations, OHCHR, New York.
44. “Overview of the International legal, policy developments & effective practices in TIP & Forced Labour cases” A paper presented at a National Capacity Building Workshop for Police, Immigration, Customs, Labour Inspectors & NAPTIP officials in Nigeria Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) held from 26 -30th September 2011 at Bolingo Hotel, Abuja. Sponsored by ILO, Abuja office.
45. “Criminalizing Sexual Harassment: Issues for considerations” presented at a Conference on Proposal for a Law on Sexual Harassment in Nigeria organized by the Law Reform Commission, 13th of September, 2011, at Nanet Suites Central Business Area, Abuja. Sponsored by the Law Reform Commission, Abuja.
46. “INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT B/W UNESCO & Government of FRN (UNN)” presented at the International Consultative Forum On the UNESCO – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) International Biotechnology Centre (Category 2) July 31 to August 3, 2011 Nsukka, Nigeria , NUGA Secretariat. Sponsored by UNN.
47. “A Global Perspectives to prosecuting trafficking cases” Keynote Address at the 2011 ASEAN Workshop on Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons: Pan Pacific Hotel, SINGAPORE, 11-13 JULY 2011 organized by Australian Government’s Asia Trafficking in Persons (ARTIP) Project and the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN). Sponsored by ARTIP project.
48. “Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons Cases: Integrating a Human Rights –Based Approach in the Administration of Criminal Justice” presented at the Expert Meeting of the UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo on:
The Human Rights-Based Approach to the Prosecution of Cases of Trafficking in Persons organized by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Conference Room RI-14, 4th July, 2011 Geneva, Switzerland Sponsored by OHCHR.
49. “CHILD TRAFFICKING AS A GLOBAL PHENOMENON REQUIRING GLOBAL COOPERATION” Paper presented at a Child Trafficking Conference, Organized by the Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People and held at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Scotland June 7th 2011. OHCHR and the Scottish Government.
50. “Right to an effective remedy in the context of trafficking in persons” panel discussion on the occasion of the 17th Session of the Human Rights Council on “Access to Justice and Compensation for Trafficked Persons: Making effective remedy a reality for the victims” Tuesday 31 May 2011, Palais des Nations, Salle XXV Geneva Switzerland organized by European Action for Compensation for trafficked persons (comp.act), OSCE/ODIHR, La Strada, Anti Slavery in collaboration with the Governments of Germany and Philippines. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva.
51. “Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions: Promoting Gender Accountability” A paper presented at a Symposium organized by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria, University of Nigeria Chapter; and held on May 18, 2011 at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus.
52. “Migration and Human Trafficking: Emerging Trends in Nigeria and Beyond” Presented at A Roundtable On Emigration: An Emerging Syndrome Organized by The Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos, 17th May, 2011. Sponsored by NIALS.
53. An overview on Nigeria Women Political participation and 2011 Elections: the way forward”. Presented at International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Women’s Manifesto Conference Hilton Transcorp Hotel, Abuja, February 1 - 3, 2011. Sponsored by IRI, USA.
54. “Combating Human Trafficking: International and Regional Perspectives” presented at an International Conference on Human Trafficking organized by National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Swedish Embassy/Swedish Institute and the Foreign Affairs Ministry 15-16th December, 2010, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. Sponsored by Swedish Embassy, Abuja.
55. “Implementation of 35% Affirmative Action for Women’s Representation in Democratic Governance in Nigeria” National Retreat for INEC and Political Parties Leadership in Nigeria. Organized by United Nations Development Programme DGD and UN Women, Meridien Hotel 9-11th December, 2010 Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. Sponsored by UN Women/UNDP, Abuja.
56. “Closing the Gender Gap in the 2011 Elections” presented at a one day conference organized by UNDP Democratic Governance for Development Project (DGD) on 14 December, 2010 at the UN House, Abuja. Sponsored by UNDP/DGD.
57. Women and Politics: Towards the 2011 General Elections Guest Lecture presented in commemoration of AbiolaAkiyodeAfolabi 40th Birthday held on Pan African Women’s Day, 31st July, 2010 at Airport Hotel, Lagos.
58. “Human rights-based approach to preventing trafficking in persons” presentation at a consultative meeting held at the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) , International Conference – Beyond Borders: Trafficking in the Context of Migrant, Labour and Women’s Rights -7th July 2010 Queen Imperial Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
59. Domestic Implementation of International Instruments Protecting Women’s Rights in Nigeria (A thesis submitted for the award of doctor of philosophy in laws at the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, July 2010).
60. “The Status of Human Trafficking of Migrant Women around the World and the Role of the International Community” by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, at the Seoul International Conference against Trafficking in Migrant Women held on 28th June, 2010, Seoul, and organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK). Sponsored by the Korean Government.
61. “Implementing the National Gender Policy and Affirmative Action: Some Perspectives from other Jurisdictions” presented at the National Women’s Participation in Politics held at the International Conference Center, Abuja 21-22nd June, 2010 and organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD) in collaboration with development partners- UN Women, CIDA and UNFPA. Sponsored by the FMWASD.
62. “Trafficking, exploitation and violence”Panel Presentation at the Lisbon International Conference on Human rights and migration: Realising a human rights based approach to the protection of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers Lisbon, 31 May – 1 June 2010 organized by the Portuguese Parliament and the Service of Foreigners and Borders (SEF)of the Ministry of the Interior, The Committee on Migration, Refugees and Population of the Parliamentary Assembly and the European Committee on Migration (CDMG) of the Council of Europe with the participation of The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Sponsored by OHCHR, Geneva.
63. “It takes a collective to combat human trafficking “A paper presented by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children at a Public Lecture held at the Conference Centre, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on Saturday 17thof April 2010. Sponsored by the United Nations, Geneva and Egyptian Government.
64. “Combating Human Trafficking in Africa” presented at the occasion of AU.COMMIT LAUNCH for the ECOWAS Region and Workshop on Operationalising the Oagadougou Action Plan into A Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, Especially Women And Children 24-26, March, 2010 Abuja, Nigeria. African Union and International Migration Organisation (IOM).
65. “Prospects for the commitment of Arab States to the international convention on combating human trafficking” presented by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, the United Nations, Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children, at the Doha Forum for Combating Human Trafficking, Reality and Aspiration (Future Vision), held on 22-23 March 2010 (in Doha),Doha, Qatar and organized by the Qatar Foundation for Combating Human Trafficking (QFCHT), and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Sponsored by the Qatar Government.
66. “Gender Based Violence and Trafficking in Persons” presented by Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children presented at a four day workshop organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Women in Development, Washington DC, National Press Club February 16 – 19, 2010. Sponsored by the US State Department, Washington.
67. Combating Human Trafficking: Where are we? , Speech at the 7th Senior Officials Meeting for the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Trafficking (COMMIT) in Bagan, Myanmar, 20th – 22nd January, 2010.
68. Tracking the situation of human trafficking globally: Experiences from the field by the UN Special Rapporteur on TIP presented at the UN interactive dialogue with the UN Agencies at the UN Headquarters, Bangkok, 18th January 2010 and also during an Interactive Dialogue with the CSOs Group in Thailand.
69. Trafficking in Persons as a Form of Violence Against Women, A Keynote Address Presented at the Fourth Annual Symposium on Trafficking in Persons as a form of VAW, Kenney Auditorium- Paul H. Nitze Building, JHU, Washington DC, Nov 2, 2009.
70. Existing laws and policies on Violence against Women/girls and trafficking in persons. A Paper presented at a two day training workshop for Senior Police Officers on Police Response to Violence Against women and Human Trafficking in Nigeria, Boligo Hotel, Abuja 25th – 26th November, 2009.
71. Giving Voice to the Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking-Featuring testimonies of four people who were victims and are survivors of human trafficking Opened by: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, NaviPillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights and Joy NgoziEzilo, Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Thursday 22 October,
2009, ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations, New York.
72. Review of the UNODC Framework of Action on Human Trafficking New York 9thOctober 2009, ECOSOC Chamber, UN Building.
73. EU’s Anti-Trafficking Day Keynote Speech in Copenhagen 18th October, 2009 by Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and childrenVenue: Odd Fellow Palaeet, Bregade 28, Kobenhavn K.
74. Partnerships to Protect Children from Trafficking in Human Beings, A Paper presented at an International Conference “Towards EU Action Against Trafficking In Human Beings” Organized by the Ministry of Justice of Sweden in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vienna and with financial support from the Prevention of and Fight Against Crime Programme 2008, European Commission – Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security. Held at Palaisd’EgmontKarmelietenstraat/Rue des PetitsCarmes 24B, Brussels – Belgium 19th – 20th October, 2009.
75. Human Trafficking: Towards a Victim Centered Approach Using The Special Procedures Mandate, a paper presented at Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Special Session of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons Conference “ Prevention of Modern Slavery: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”- Vienna, Austria 14th -15th September 2009.
76. Action to end all forms of violence against women presented at the High Level Roundtable; held at the International Conference on Violence against Women- an Initiative of the Italian Presidency of the G8 Rome, Italy 9-10 September, 2009.
77. “Building Institutions to Respond to the Needs of Women” Paper Presented at the UNIFEM Capacity Building Workshop for Partners 28th June – 2nd July, 2009 Nostalgia Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi State.
78. “Articulating a Global Plan of Action: Drawing upon practice at the national and regional level” presented on 13 May 2009 at an Interactive Thematic Dialogue of the United Nations General Assembly on “Taking Collective Action to End Human Trafficking” held at 63rd session in New York.
79. “National Response to HIV/AIDS and the Gender Question” presented at the ACOL/UNIFEM /CIDA National Validation Workshop on Promoting a Gender Equality and Human Rights Sensitive Environment in Nigerian HIV & AIDS National Response April 27- 28th, 2009 Valencia Hotel, Abuja.
80. “Gender, Constitutionalism and Electoral Reforms in Nigeria” A Commissioned paper presented at GECORN National Workshop, 6th April, 2009, Rockview Hotel, Abuja.
81. Panelist in a Panel Discussion on the occasion of the 10th session of the Human Rights Council on “Human Rights and Combating Human Trafficking: Challenges and the Way Forward” 13th March 2009.
82. “Promoting Migration for Development and Combating Human Trafficking Using Rights Based Approach”, a paper presented at the Judicial Colloquium on Migration in West Africa held in Abuja and organized by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), 9th March, 2009.
83. Panel discussion on "Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council and Women's Rights" held during the CSW in New York March 6th 2009 and organized by OHCHR, New York. The Special Rapporteur in her presentation covered the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, linkages with other special procedures of the HRC and with the work of the Commission on the Status of Women including an examination of current global challenges, which exacerbate human trafficking, its impact on women and girls.
84. Presented at a Panel discussion on “Legal Framework and Criminal Justice Response” at the International conference entitled “Human Trafficking at the Crossroads” held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2-3 March 2009.
85. “Contemporary trends and issues on trafficking and migration” - A Keynote Address presented at Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference on International Migration and Human Trafficking: Maximizing Benefits, Overcoming Challenges 2-7th February, 2009, London, UK
86. “Sorting, Cultism and Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions” a paper presented at a two-day national conference on Youth Development and Leadership Forum Organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and held at NUC Auditorium, Abuja 13th – 14th January 2009.
87. From 25 to 28 November 2008, I participated in my capacity as a Special Rapporteur in the Third World Congress against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Rio de Janeiro, a gathering of more than 3,000 people from five continents, 300 of whom were adolescents. She moderated a high-level panel of experts on the topic “Forms of commercial sexual exploitation and its new scenarios” and participated in several workshops, including the Workshop on the Implementation of the Human Rights-based Approach to Combating Trafficking of Children.
88. “Human Trafficking and Migration in Africa” presented on 21 November 2008, at a regional consultation on Africa organized in Nairobi by the Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (GAATW) with the theme “Building and Expanding Connections Towards Promoting the Human Rights of Trafficked and Migrant Persons in Africa”.
89. “Trafficking and Exploitation of Women: Time for Regional Action to Stop the Traffic”. Presented on the 19th November, 2008 at the Sixth Africa Development Forum (ADF VI) in Addis Ababa titled “Action on Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Ending Violence Against Women in Africa” organized by the Economic Commission for Africa(ECA), the African Union and the African Development Bank.
90. The Role of Judges in Enforcing International Human Rights Law in Nigeria presented at the National Association of Women Judges Meeting held at the New High Court Complex, Maitaima, Abuja November 14th 2008.
91. “Human rights and human trafficking in Africa” a paper presented at an event of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions and West African National Human Rights Institutions, hosted in Abuja on 10 November 2008 by the National Human Rights Commission Abuja and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).
92. “Combating Human Trafficking from a Commonwealth and an International Perspective”- A Keynote Address presented as the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons at a Consultative Meeting on Commonwealth Plan of Action for Human Trafficking organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat Marlborough House, London, UK 23rd September, 2008.
93. “African Feminism(s) and Power: Feminists Re-Defining Political Agendas” presented at the African Regional Feminist Forum -Cluster on Political and Economic Power and African Feminism Paper Presentation on: 17th - 21st September 2008 Kampala, Uganda
94. “Engendering Resource Allocation: When Will Women Matter?” Policy Dialogue for South East and South- South States Organized by CDD Monday 31st March 2008 Onahson International Hotel, Enugu.
95. “Priority Areas for Action on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment” presented at UNIFEM’s Partners Meeting and a Committee on Gender/ Stakeholders Meeting Wednesday 11th – 12th March, 2008 Reiz Continental Hotel/Rockview Abuja.
96. “Strategic Planning for CSOs on Engendering the Electoral System in Nigeria” organized by IRI, USA and Partners in Nigeria- Rockview Hotel, Abuja –March 11, 2008.
97. “Engendering the Legislature and the Budget: The Role of Parliamentarians” paper presented at Gender Budget Network Capacity Building Workshop for State Legislators held in Abuja, Valencia Hotel, March 6th 2008 and Organized by CDD, West Africa.
98. “Advancing Women’s Rights – Experiences from West Africa” Presented at a Seminar “Taking Charge: Women’s Rights and Activism in West Africa” Monday 3rd March, 2008 Barnard College, Sulzberger Hall, North Tower, New York, USA.
99. “Women and Politics: The Nigeria’s Experience” paper presented at the 1st International Forum of Women in Local Politics Organized by Andalucian Fund of Municipalities for International Solidarity (FAMSI) 26 February, 2008 C`ordoba (Spain).
100. Victim or Survivor?: the Role of Women in Democratic Transitionspresented at 5th February at a Roundtable Meeting “Nigeria: The Trajectory of Democratic Transition” organized by OSI Africa Forum, Le Meridien President, Dakar, Senegal 4- 7th February, 2008.
101. “Addressing Parallel Legal Systems and Discrimination Against Women in and Before the Laws” Presented at a Panelon January 26 at the First Nigerian Feminist Forum, held in Denis Hotel in Abuja from January 25-27, 2008.
102. “CEDAW and Human Rights of Women: Towards A Cross- Cultural Approach”
103. Paper presented at a National Discussion on Women’s Human Rights and Religion Organized by BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, Chelsea Hotel, Abuja 4th-7th November 2007
104. Engendering the Legislature: the Role of a Female Legislator; and Women in Governance-Setting the Agenda, both papers were presented at the Nigerian Women in Governance Summit held at Obudu Ranch and Resort, October 2nd – 6th 2007.
105. Jurisprudence of Equality, HIV/AIDS, Human Rights Litigation: The African Experience Paper Presented at the 8th Biennial Conference of National Association of Women Judges, Nigeria (NAWJN) Held 5th- 8th July 2007 at the Old Senate Chambers, TafawaBalewa Square, Race Course, Lagos.
106. “Women Building Peace in the Niger Delta: Prospect and Challenges” A Paper Presented at a Summit on “ Women in the Niger Delta and Peace Building” Held on the 19th – 20th June 2007, Amity Hotel, Uyo, Akwa- Ibom State Organized by the Women Advocates Research & Documentation Center (WARDC) with support from National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Washington, USA.
107. An Introduction to Jurisprudence of Equality – Lecture Delivered at the National Association of Women Judges, Nigeria Southern Zonal Workshop held at the Multi- Purpose Judiciary Headquarters, UyoAkwa- Ibom State 29th of March, 2007.
108. Power of Women and Women Groups for Positive Change and Socio- Political Stability in Nigeria Paper Presented at the 12th SIST Missiological Symposium 21- 24th March, 2007 Organized and Held at the Spiritan International School of Theology (SIST), Attakwu- Enugu.
109. Examining Media Coverage of Women in Politics towards the 2007 Elections Paper presented at a Consultative Workshop on “ The Media, Genderand the 2007 Elections: Building Sustainable Partnerships” Organized by UNIFEM under the Joint Donor Basket Fund (DFID, EU, CIDA and UNDP) 20-21st February, 2007 at the UN House, Abuja.
110. “ The Judiciary as an Instrument for Deepening Democracy” Paper presented at a Two Day National Conference on Deepening Democracy in Nigeriaheld at Le Meridien Hotel, Abuja 10- 12th, December, 2006. The Conference was organized by JPCD, Ijebu – Ode in Collaboration with OSIWA, Nigeria.
111. “Building Strong Societal Support for Increasing Women’s Participation in Politics and Governance as a Matter of Social Justice and Inclusiveness” A Paper Presented at the INEC, FMWA, UNIFEM Stakeholders Conference on Women and the Elections: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for 2007 Sponsored by the Joint Donor Basket (EU, DFID, CIDA and the UNDP), Held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja 4- 7th December, 2006.
112. “Protecting the Rights of the Vulnerable Groups in Society: Implications for Judicial Processes”, a paper presented at the Conference of All Nigeria Judges of the Lower Courts 13- 17th November, 2006 , theme: “ Strengthening Integrity and Competence on the Lower Bench” ; Held at the Grand Hotel, Nnebisi Road, Asaba, Delta State.
113. “Interventions to Address Cross Generational Sex & Sexual and Gender Based Violence”, A Paper Presented at the African Union Expert Consultation On Addressing The Higher Vulnerability of Young Women and Girls in Africa to HIV and AIDs Infection, 17-18 July 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
114. “Examining Customary Law… Are Women’s Rights Anti -- African? ” A Paper presented at the Regional Conference on Women and the Law organized by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) Held in Dakar, Senegal 2nd – 5th July 2006.
115. “Status of Women’s Rights in the West African Sub Region”: A Presentation made at a Consultative Meeting of Women’s groups in West African held at Paradise Suites & Hotels, Banjul, Gambia 9-10th May, 2006 during the 39th Session of the African Commission on Human Rights. The event was organized by the Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) in Collaboration with the Swedish NGO Foundation for Human Rights, Stockholm.
116. African Customary Law and Gender Construction: Advocating for Change in the New Millennium. A Paper presented at the 15th Annual Africa/Diaspora International Conference on the theme “Indigenous African Institutions/Systems” organized by the Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution in Collaboration with the Pan African Studies Program, California State University, Sacramento, USA, April 27- 29, 2006 at Sacramento State- University Union.
117. Women and Marriage: Legal and Social Dimensions, A Paper presented at the Commonwealth West Africa Colloquium on Gender, Culture and the Law, 24th – 25th May 2006, Hotel MontFebe Yaoundé Cameroon. This was organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat in Collaboration with the Cameroon Ministry of Women & Family, Dept. of Commonwealth Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, and the FIDA, Cameroon.
118. Sexual Harassment: Some Legal & Socio-Political Perspectives: A Paper Presented By Joy Ezeilo, The ED, Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) At The Inaugural Lecture Series Organised By Women In Management And Business (WIMBIZ) 13th April, 2006, Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
119. Trends And Developments: A Review Of Global And Regional Efforts To Advance Women’s Rights And Fight HIV & AIDS presented at African Regional Meeting on Women and HIV/AIDs 6th to 7th April, 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa.
120. Harmful Traditional Practices Against Women and Girls. Expert paper presented at the ECOWAS Workshop on Strategic Plan of Action on Gender- Based Violence in the ECOWAS Sub- region, held 27th to 29th March, 2006 ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja.
121. Use of Procedure Under the African Charter. A Paper presented at a National Workshop for Legal Practitioners on Strategic Litigation for Women’s Rights held at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, 16th – 17th March, 2006. Organized by the Center for Reproductive Rights, New York in Collaboration with WACOL/WARDC, Enugu & Lagos.
122. Linking 2006 Budget to the Needs Social Charter & the Millennium Development Goals, Paper presented at the Center for Democracy and Development Seminar to mark the 2006 International Women’s Day. Held on 10th March, 2006 at Rock View Hotel, Abuja.
123. Gender, Human Rights and HIV and AIDs presented at a plenary session on Gender & AIDs, ICASA 2005, ICC, Abuja 7th December 2005.
124. Securing Patient Right and Welfare- presented at a Satellite workshop organized by CODESRIA during the International Conference of AIDS in Africa (ICASA) 2005. Held at Pioneer Hotel, 6th December, 2005.
125. Developing A Gender Sensitive Legislation For Peace And Human Security In Nigeria A Paper Presented At The Annual Lessons Learnt Conference of Women in Peace Building Network (WIPNET) Nigeria Chelsea Hotel, Abuja 10th – 11th, October 2005.
126. Human Trafficking: Legal Perspectives and Strategies for Action in the Commonwealth Countries and Beyond. A Paper Presented at the 50th Anniversary Commonwealth Law Conference 2005, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London 11th –15th September 2005.
127. Fundamentalisms and Feminisms: An African Perspective. Presented at a Plenary Session on “Fundamentalisms and Women’s Rights” in an International Congress Femme Globale-Gender perspectives in the 21st Century. Held in Berlin 8-10th September 2005 and was organized by Heinrich Bolle Foundation in Co-operation with the Centre for Trans disciplinary Gender Studies of the Humboldt-University of Berlin.
128. Decentralisation And Balancing The Gender Agenda: Overview Of Governments, Local Governments And Women’s Participation Presented at a Workshop organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat , UK and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Nigeria with the theme- “Moving Towards Gender Equality: Balancing Political Participation In Nigeria” Hilton NiconNuga 5-7th September 2005.
129. Violence against Women and Girls within Private and Public Spaces In Nigeria: Trends, Laws and Policies. A Paper Presented at BAOBAB organized workshop on Violence against Women Chelsea Hotel, Abuja August 30-31st 2005.
130. Introducing Reproductive And Sexual Health In Law School/Law Faculties Curriculum: The Nigerian Experience & The Work Of WACOL Presented At A Curriculum Development Workshop Organized By The Faculty Of Law, University Of Free State, Bloemfontein, 22-23rd August 2005 With Support From Ford Foundation.
131. Victories Gained Through Strategic Litigation on Women’s Property Rights: Lessons Learnt and Practical Implementation of the Decisions. A Paper Presented at An African Strategic Litigation Workshop on Women’s Property Rights Organised by ICJ Kenya and the Women Legal Centre, Cape Town. Held in Constitutional Hill, Johannesburg 15th – 18th August 2005.
132. Public & Private Partnership in the Provision of Health Services, paper presented at a National Consultative Workshop on Public & Private Partnership in Health in Nigeria; organized by the Federal Ministry of Health in Collaboration with PATHs/DFID, Held in NICON HILTON HOTEL ABUJA, March 30 to April 1.
133. Impact of Trafficking on HIV/AIDs Spread- A Paper Presented at the Anti- Human Trafficking Regional Conference, Held from March 15th – 18th 2005 at the Hotel Africana Kampala, Uganda.
134. Gender Issues in the 2005 Population and Housing Census organized by Population Support Group/ African Foundation for Population Development (AFPODEV). Held at Chelsea Hotel 12-13th of February, 2005.
135. Individual Legal and Human Rights, A Paper presented at the Intensive Leadership/Management Training Programme for Religious Women in Nigeria. Held at DRACC, Emene from January 27th – Feb. 8th 2005.
136. The Courts and Access to Justice for Women, paper delivered at the Conference of All Nigeria Judges of the Lower Courts Organized by Nigeria Judicial Institute (NJI) Theme: “ Improving the Quality of Justice Delivery in Nigeria” Held at Integrated Cultural Centre, Abonnema, WHARF Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 22- 26th November 2004.
137. Engendering Democracy and Human Rights from within and Without: The Role of Women’s Movement in Nigeria. A paper presented at an International Conference titled: “YariYariPamberi: Black Women Writers Dissecting Globalization 12-16th October 2004, New York University, New York, USA and Organized by Organization of Women Writers of Africa (OWWA) and Institute of African- American Affairs, NYU.
138. Health and HIV/AIDs Related Violence Against Women, A paper presented at an International Conference titled “Making the Connection : An International Dialogue on Violence Against Women Organized by California State University Sacramento (CSUS), Women Resource Center at Redwood Room, CSUS, September 25, 2004.
139. Social, Economic and Cultural Issues Affecting Women’s Reproductive Health Rights in Nigeria, Paper presented in a Series of Lectures at California State University, San Bernardino between 27th and 28th of September, 2004 at San Bernardino, USA.
140. Litigating Socio- Economic Rights of Women: paper presented at the Nigerian Bar Conference Held in Abuja 23rd – 27th August 2004. Paper was presented at the Women’s Forum of NBA held at Le Meridian, 25th August, 2004.
141. Human Rights of Women and Children in Nigeria: paper presented at the Award Presentation Ceremony of Soroptimist International on July 10th 2004 at Grand Hotel Asaba, Delta State.
142. HIV/AIDS beyond the Public Health Question: a paper presented at a Seminar organized by Faculty of Social Science University of Nigeria Nsukka on June 30th 20004.
143. HIV/AIDS a Threat to Present Generation: a paper on the Annual Community Service Programme on HIV/AIDS by Rotaract Club UNEC Enugu on June 8, 2004.
144. The Role of Women in Prevention of HIV/AIDS: a paper presented at a workshop organized by Bishop Eneje Foundation on April 24, 2004.
145. Gender Equity in the Civil Service: a paper presented in a roundtable monthly Public Service Lecture Organized by DFID Enugu in collaboration with Ministry of Information Enugu State on February 19, 2004.
146. Overview of Domestic Application of International Human Rights Norms in Nigeria: a paper presented on a three day seminar on Human Rights Protection in the Administration of Sharia Criminal Justice in Nigeria organized by WACOL in collaboration with department of Public Law (ABU), Zaria with support from Heinrich Boll Foundation on 1st December 2003.
147. Status of CEDAW Implementation in Nigeria: A Shadow Report, Presentation at UN CEDAW Conference New York January 20, 2004.
148. NIGERIA AND CAMEROON: THE BAKASSI DISPUTE-Presented at a Conference Organized by Centre for International studies, Department of politics & International Relations, University of Oxford. Theme: NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY AFTER THE COLD WAR: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND EXTERNAL INFLUENCES 11-12 JULY 2003.
149. Status of CEDAW Implementation in Nigeria. A Paper presented at Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL)-NGO CEDAW Shadow Report Writing Workshop Held in Enugu 25th –27th June 2003.
150. Amazons Go to War Without Weapons: Women and the Conflicts in Escravos, Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. A paper presented at an International Seminar on Local Approaches to Conflict Transformation by CEPACS, Ibadan sponsored by the DFID/British Council held at University of Ibadan on 27 – 29 May, 2003.
151. Approaches to Understanding and Interpreting Existing Law: being a discussion topic at IPAS Regional Conference on Action to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Africa: Unsafe Abortion at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 5 – 7 March, 2003.
152. Towards a Cross-Cultural Approach to Women’s Human Rights. A paper presented at 3-Day Conference on Women’s Rights And Access to Justice under the Sharia in Northern Nigeria Organised by Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) and Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in Collaboration with Department of Public Law Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria with support from Heinrich Boll Foundation At Rockview Hotel Abuja On 25 – 28 February, 2003.
153. Access to Justice in Nigeria: Towards a Tripartite Partnership of Government, International Agencies/CSO. A paper presented at a Guest Lecture of OSIWA Inaugural Board Meeting on 22nd February 2003 at Nicon Hilton Abuja.
154. HIV/AIDS and Human Rights Litigation at CODESRIA Planning Methodological Workshop: Social Sciences and HIV/AIDS, Dakar on January 16 – 18, 2003.
155. National Policies, Frameworks and Initiatives in Nigeria for Eliminating Violence Against Women at a 2-Day Agenda Setting Workshop on the Elimination of Violence Against Women organized by UNIFEM and WOPED on December 17 - 19, 2002.
156. Women and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: From Rhetoric to Action at Modotels Hotel, Enugu organized by Shelter Rights Initiative on December 1 – 3, 2002.
157. Everyday Women vs. Big Oil Company: Nigerian Women’s Insurgency and Chevron: Paper presented at South Presbyterian and Syracuse University by the Syracuse Peace Council, The People’s Roundtable and Syracuse Social Movements Initiative on November 18 – 20, 2002.
158. NEPAD, the Environment and Poverty at a 4-Day Training for Transformation workshop on Sustainable Development organized by Development Information Network (DevNet) at Mainland Hotel, Lagos on July 24-27, 2002.
159. HIV/AIDS, Human Rights Litigation and Destigmatization: The African Experience presented at a Session Title: GO4: Using the Law to Advance Human Rights in AIDS at XIV International Aids Conference, Barcelona on July 9, 2002.
160. National Level Advocacy Strategies in Promoting Reproductive Rights presented at the Women of the World Anglophone Africa, progress report 2001 organized by the Centre for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP) Accra and FIDA Ghana held at Alisa Hotel, Accra Ghana on June 5 – 7th, 2002.
161. Access to Treatment as a Human Right, presented at a Roundtable on Access to HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care in Nigeria held at Zodiac Hotel Enugu on May 28th 2002 organized by the Journalists against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria with support from the Ford Foundation.
162. Women’s Rights Movement: An African Feminist Perspective, paper presented at Winters College, York University, Ontario Canada on Wednesday March 13, 2002, sponsored by African Studies Program, Centre for Feminist Research Division of Social Science, Graduate Program in Women’s Studies, Law and Society Program and School of Women’s Studies.
163. Safiya Hussein, Abok Alfa Akok, El-Sharia and Gender Activism in Africa, paper presented at the International Affairs Building, Columbia University, New York on March 7, 2002 sponsored by The Institute of Africa Studies.
164. Denial of Inheritance Rights is an Economic Rights Issue, panel discussion at Commission on the Status of Women at 12th Floor, Church Centre for United Nations 777 United Nations Plaza (44th St) on Wednesday 6, 2002, sponsored by International Human Rights Law Group, Washington DC.
165. Engendering Constitution in Africa Case Studies of South Africa, Rwanda and Eritrea paper presented at a “Constitutional Review” organized by United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Held on December 3rd – 6th 2001 at Whispering Palms Resort, Badagry, Lagos.
166. Social and Cultural Practices Harmful to Women in Nigeria: Evolving Strategies towards their elimination, paper presented at the Annual Workshop of Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) on a Promoting Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights held at Presidential Hotel Enugu 27 – 28th November, 2001.
167. Women’s Right as Human Rights: Perspectives of an African Feminist/Scholar, Public Lecture 21st November, 2001 at Rice University, Texas, USA.
168. Human Rights and Ethical Issues on HIV/AIDS in Africa Public Lecture presented at the University of Texas, Houston (School of Public Health) 20th November, 2001.
169. HIV/AIDS and Human Rights in Africa: A Public Lecture organized by the African-American Studies Program, the UH Anthropology and History Departments and the MU Delta Student Organisation held on 19th November, 2001 at Oberholtzer Hall Ballroom, University of Houston Texas, USA.
170. Panelist: Roundtable: Broadening the Dialogue on HIV/AIDS: Perspectives on Activism and Human Rights in Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa and the US Diaspora. Sponsored by African Studies Association, Women’s Caucus at the ASA 44th Annual Meeting/Conference “African and the African Diaspora: past, present, Future, November 15 – 18, 2001 Houston, Texas.
171. ‘Women’s Inheritance Rights in Africa: Problems and Prospects’ Public Lecture presented on November 14th 2001 at Rutgers Newark Campus, State University of New Jersey. Sponsored by the Department of African- American and African Studies, the Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience, and the Rutgers Law School.
172. ‘Women in Nigeria: Confronting Economic Equality and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic’: Lecture presented on November 13th at North Conference Room Rutgers Camden Campus Centre of Rutgers State University of New Jersey. Sponsored by: Women’s studies Program, African Studies Program, Student Activities Office, WSO, BSO, and Amnesty International.
173. Making Women’s Socio-Economic and Legal Rights Matter- A Lecture presented at Institute of Women’s Leadership, Ruth Dill Johnson Crockett Building, 162 Ryders Lane New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 12, 2001. Sponsored by the Institute for Women’s Leadership, Department of Women and Gender Studies, Center for Women’s Global Leadership, Center for African Studies and African Studies Association.
174. Formulating New Adoption Law, paper presented at an expert seminar on Development of a New Adoption Law held in Sheraton and Towers, Abuja organized by Campaign against Unwanted Pregnancy (CAUP) on 6th November 2001.
175. Safeguarding Women’s Rights in Democratic Nigeria, an expert paper presented at the first National Summit on Human Rights organized by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and DFID. Held at Sheraton on 31st October to 3rd November 2001.
176. Rape Survivors of the 1999 Niger Delta Crisis, a presentation made at a Public Lecture, October 30th 2001 at the University of California (UCR) Cosponsored by Gender Education and Resource Services, Women’s Studies, and the Rape Prevention/Sexual Harassment Education program.
177. Human Rights and Ethics in the AIDS Pandemic in Africa. A public lecture delivered as a Regent’s Professor, University of California Riverside (HMNSS, UCR), October 29th 2001.
178. Rights Issue in Women’s Reproductive Health, presented in Philadelphia, USA (Same Conference as above).
179. Litigation on HIV/AIDS: Human Rights and Public Health Debate. A paper presented at a plenary session of an International Conference on Health, Law and Human Rights: Exploring the Connections held at Sheraton Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, PA USA September 29 – 1st October, 2001 sponsored by the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethnics (ASLME) and Temple University Beasley School of Law.
180. Teaching of Human Rights Education in a Multi-cultural Society: Problems and Prospects. A paper presented at a Conference organized by Human Rights Centre, University of Lagos (UNILAG), August 27 – 28th 2001.
181. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria and the Woman Question. A paper delivered at a Regional Consultative Meeting and Conference on Constitutional Development, Kibuye Rwanda, August 20 – 24th 2001.
182. Overview of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Rights of Women and Children a paper delivered at a 3-day Advocacy Workshop organized by the National Centre for Women Development 13 – 15th February 2001.
183. Enjoyment of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: The Role of Local Government Administration to be presented at a National Seminar on Human Rights and Legal Education for Elected representatives at the Local Government organized by Legal Research and Resource Development Center, Nike Hotels Enugu, October 2000.
184. “Legal Aid For Deprived Women and Juvenile”, paper presented at a National Workshop On Legal Aid Services: The Humanitarian Perspective – September 26 – 29, 2000 organized by Society For The Welfare of Women Prisoners (SWEWP) at Zodiac Hotels, Enugu.
185. 1999 Constitution and Women’s Human Rights in Nigeria” paper presented at a Legislative Advocacy Training Workshop for Southeast Zone organized by WACOL and USAID/OTI. 29 – 31 August, 2000.
186. “The Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women – An Overview” presented at a workshop organized by UNICEF/Ministry of Women’s Affairs Enugu for Policy Makers and Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly on the 4th of August, 2000 at Dannic Hotel, Enugu.
187. Overcoming Marginalization and Discrimination: “Creating a Political Space for Nigerian Women: problems and processes”. Presented at NG Forum of the Social Development Summit. Geneva, Switzerland, 29 June 2000.
188. “Women and Children’s Rights” presented at a symposium organized by National Human Rights Commission on 31st May, 2000 at Cana Hall, Awka.
189. Engendering the Language and Content of the Nigerian Constitution. A thematic expert paper presented at a Gender Colloquium organized by the Citizens Forum for Constitutional Reform (C. F. C. R) 17 – 19th May, 2000 at Women Development Center (FSP), Lagos.
190. Poverty and Violence and the Human Rights of Women from an African Perspective. 10th April, 2000, during the UN Commission on Human Rights 56th Session, Geneva, Switzerland.
191. Strategies for Challenging Inheritance Laws and Practices: An African Woman’s Experience and Perspective, presented at the Forum on “Women’s Inheritance Rights in Africa: The Invisible Issue. Organised by United Nations Commission on Human Rights 56th Annual Session Geneva. 12th April 2000, Geneva Switzerland.
192. Contentious Issues in the 1999 Constitution: “Engendering the Nigerian Constitution” presented at a seminar on Preventing the Breakdown of Democracy in Nigeria: Strategies for a Living Constitution organized by Colin Powell Center, City University, New York USA 23rd March, 2000.
193. “Child Abuse and Neglect: The Issue of Female Child Labour” presented at a seminar on “Promoting the Rights of the Girl Child in Nigeria” organized by Global Health Action Research Foundation (GHARF) and Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) Nigeria on the 7th March, 2000.
194. Domestic Application of International Human Rights Law in Nigeria and also “Protecting the Rights of Women in Nigeria: Frameworks and Problems” presented at a Training Workshop Organised by Legal Defence& Assistance Project Lagos “On Human Rights Law and Practice” held in Enugu between 15 – 18th February, 2000.
195. “Women’s Right in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects in the New Millennium” presented at a public lecture organized by National Human Rights Commission on “Women and the Law” at Umuahia, Abia State on the 25th of January 2000.
196. Women and Justice: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. A lecture presentation on the 2nd of December 1999 at the California State University of Sacramento, USA.
197. Difference as a Feminist Political Resource: The Nigerian Example, organized by University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) Center for the study of Women on the 30th of November 1999.
198. Gender, politics and the law – presented a workshop organized by Shelter Rights Initiatives, Lagos on “Women and the Law” at Diamond Hotel, Enugu, August 19th to 21st, 1999.
199. Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Peace, Reconciliation and Justice: The Role of International Criminal Tribunals and Truth Commissions (Joint Research- Joy Ezeilo, Jean – Marie Kamatali, Dirk Kotzé, San Ngy, Rodrigo Uprimny and Ken Ahorsu) Submitted to Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, June 1999).
200. Legal Issues and HIV/AIDS paper presented at a workshop on “The Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of HIV/AIDS” 26th – 31st July, 1999 organised by the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos.
201. “Engendering Politics in ECOWAS States” A paper presented at a workshop on “Election Reporting for Journalists in West Africa”, organized by the Independent Journalism Centre/Ford Foundation held at Excellence Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria on 15 February – 04 March, 1999.
202. The Role of Journalist in a Civil Democracy; a paper presented at a one-week workshop on “Election Coverage for Print Journalists; organized by Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peace, Lagos. Advocacy held at Nigerian Union Of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Enugu on 20th January 1999.
203. Women’s Inheritance Rights in Nigeria: Situational Report presented at Inheritance Consultation Meeting for Africa held in Accra, 18th – 20th November, 1998, organized by International Human Rights Law Group, Washington, DC.
204. Making Democracy Work: A case for Women’s Representation in the next Republic paper presented at Rally organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Enugu State on “Empowering Women in Political and Public Life”, held on 10th November, 1998.
205. Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Adolescents: A study of four Local Government Areas in Enugu State presented at the 2nd International Conference on Women in Africa and the African Diaspora Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A October 23 - 27th, 1998.
206. Genderizing the Judiciary in Commonwealth Africa for the 21st Century Paper presented at an International Conference - “Gendering the Millennium” at University of Dundee, Scotland, UK 11 - 13 September, 1998.
207. Women’s Rights and the Gender Question Paper presented at a workshop on Human Rights Education in Tertiary Institutions organized by the Legal Research and Resource Development Centre (LRRDC) held at Zodiac Hotel, Enugu on August 28 – 29, 1998.
208. Fifty years after the Declaration of Human Rights - The position of the Nigerian Woman, Being a paper presented at a symposium organised by Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) Nigeria to commemorate African Women’s Day 31st July 1998 at City Hall, Lagos.
209. Youths and the Promotion of Human Rights - Paper presented at the National Forum on Youth and Human Development (pre-Portugal Meeting) at Gateway Hotel, OTA Ogun State 19th - 22nd July, 1998 sponsored by UNFPA and organised by adolescents in Nigeria.
210. The Role of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA’s) in Women’s Health Advocacy being a paper presented at an International Workshop organized by Women’s Health Action Research Centre in collaboration with UNFPA held at Gateway Hotel, Sango Otta, Ogun State between 17th-19th December 1997.
211. Children living in a World with AIDS, A paper presented at a one day workshop organized by WIN/FIDA Enugu to commemorate the World Aids Day (WAD) December 1, 1997 at Queens High School Enugu.
212. Beyond Beijing, Engendering Nigerian Society for the 21st Century: Problem and Process. A paper delivered at a public lecture organized by Law Students Society (LSS) ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 14th November, 1997.
213. Teaching of Human Rights in Schools: The Right Consideration, paper presented in Human Rights Seminar organized by the CRP at Nike Lake Hotels, Enugu from 8th to 11th October, 1997.
214. Local Government and Revenue Generation: The case for self - Financing and Self-sufficiency. A paper delivered at a National Workshop/Seminar on “Effective Local Government Administration under the Transition Programme and Beyond at Presidential Hotel Enugu 6th - 10th October, 1997.
215. OAU Day for the African Child “What kind of Africa for Tomorrow’s Child”, A commentary to mark OAU day for the African Child - 16th June 1997.
216. “Gender Question and the Law in Nigeria” - paper presented at the 16th WIN Annual Conference on “Gender Questions, Role and Challenges for Sustainable Development in Minna, Niger State, May 16th-19th, 1997.
217. “Culture, Traditional practices and Women’s Human Rights: Challenges for the 21st Century” Lead paper presented at the Enugu/NAWOJ/JHU capacity building Workshop for Journalists in the Eastern Cluster 1st-3rd May, 1997 (17 pages).
218. Impact of Military Rule on Women’s political Advancement in Nigeria. A paper presented at WIN national AGM held in Kaduna, on 23rd - 27th of April 1997.
219. International Women’s Day: A Commentary (A paper presented to mark the occasion of the Celebration of Women’s Day 8th march, 1997 by Women in Nigeria (WIN) Enugu State Branch.
220. Human Rights in Contemporary Nigeria Vis-à-vis Custom and Tradition, presented at a Community Workshop at Umualaoma, Imo state, Nigeria 26th - 28th February 1997.
221. Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Adolescents: A paper presented at the Family Life Education Seminar for In School Youths in Enugu Urban held on 24-26th February 1997 at Urban Girl’s Secondary School, organized by Health Issues Inc. in Collaboration with JHU/PCS (USAID).
222. Legal Basis of University Governance in Nigeria (3 member group research funded by Social Science Council of Nigeria 1993/94).
223. LLM Extended Essay on “Customary Laws and Women’s Human Right in Nigeria” Queen Mary College University of London (1995-1996).
224. Recognizing and Responding to Violations of Women’s Human Rights. (Presented at a National Seminar/Workshop organized by the Legal Research and Resource Development Centre on the Situation of Rights of Women in Nigeria at Lagos 30-31st May, 1995) See Women’s Rights as Human Rights: The Nigerian Experience (1995) p. 54.
225. The Role of NGOs in the Promotion of Human Rights, Women’s Rights and International Laws (presented at Human Rights Seminar/Workshop organized by Society for the Welfare of Women Prisoners (SWEWP) from Feb. 21-22 1995.
226. The Need for Formal Education and Human Values in Our Society (presented at the Leadership Training Workshop for School Functionaries in Awka, Anambra State by the International Federation of Women Lawyers Enugu/Anambra State) on the 16th of June 1994.
227. “Rules and Regulations Governing Merger and Acquisition in Nigeria” (University of Nigeria), 1994. Presented at the LLM seminar.
228. Defense of Accident - An Examination of Thomas V. The State (1994) 5KLR P.144 SC.
Conference Presentations: I have presented over 200 papers at both international and national conferences/seminars, including expert consultation.
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