WFN Profile

WFN is an inter party project to create opportunities for Nigerian women to network on national and global women's issues necessary, to empower women for increased participation in politics and governance. WFN was co-founded by three women representing the three political parties in Nigeria. Representing the PDP is the National Woman Leader, Mrs. Josephine Anennih, Chief Mrs. Christine Olujimi, the National Publicity Secretary, of All Peoples Party, and Dr. Stella O. Dorgu, the National Treasurer of the Alliance For Democracy.WFN shares the same ideals with such Internationl agencies as CEDPA, USAID, UNDP, and UNIFEM

Mission

Our mission is to increase womens participation in the political process, increase their numbers in elective and appointive positions, monitor womens contributions in the political landscape, and encourage women activism.

Goals

Review, adopt and maintain policies and development strategies that address the needs and efforts of women in politics.

Revise laws and administrative practices to ensure
women's equal rights and access to economic resources

Provide women with opportunities and access to funds for the attainment of political goals.

Take measures to ensure women's equal access
to and full participation in power structures and
decision-making

Ensure equal access to political /civic education

Eradicate illiteracy among women

Improve women's access to vocational training, health and nutrition, science and technology, and continuing education.