Source:nbailcwc Date: 14-15 July Location: Lagos, Nigeria Challenges in Upholding the Rights of Women and Children in Nigeria. Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) 13/15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
To identify the situations reinforcing the marginalisation of women and children in Nigeria;
To understand the state of research and strategies for tackling child and maternal poverty in Nigeria;
To identify challenges in promoting the rights of women and children in Nigeria;
To encourage the participation of women and children in policy or programme decisions affecting them;
To foster future collaboration between researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on issues related to the wellbeing of women and children in Nigeria