UNILAG Lecturer Nominated as Member of United Nations Spotlight Initiative Group
The announcement comes following a rigorous selection process that reviewed 140 applications from across the globe. Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi, also the Founder of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), was chosen as one of seventeen members of the prestigious Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group.
Zita Ezechi 
Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and Director of the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been nominated to serve on the United Nations Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group from 2024 to 2026.
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The announcement comes following a rigorous selection process that reviewed 140 applications from across the globe. Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi, also the Founder of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), was chosen as one of seventeen members of the prestigious Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group.
Her nomination reveals her longstanding dedication to advocating for the rights of girls and women in Nigeria. Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi's work at UNILAG and through WARDC has been marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing gender equality, combating gender-based violence, and promoting human rights.
In response to her nomination, Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi expressed gratitude and emphasized the importance of collective efforts in addressing the challenges faced by women and girls globally. She highlighted the need for targeted interventions to empower women and create inclusive societies that uphold human rights principles.
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The United Nations Spotlight Initiative aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, making Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi's role on the Global Reference Group pivotal in shaping policies and strategies to achieve this goal.
