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May 29, 2026

WOSCONET Participates in 2-Day Workshop on Enugu ODF Roadmap

WOSCONET participated in a two-day capacity building workshop focused on advancing the Open Defecation Free (ODF) roadmap for Enugu State — a critical step in WASH advocacy for women and communities across the state.

The workshop convened government stakeholders, civil society organizations, and community leaders to align on implementation strategies and accelerate sanitation progress across Enugu.

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ProgramsJune 23, 2025

WOSCONET Holds Landmark Women's Empowerment Summit in Enugu

Hundreds of women gathered for WOSCONET's annual summit, featuring leadership training, skills development, and policy advocacy sessions.

DisabilityJune 2025

White Cane Distribution for Visually Impaired Persons Across Enugu

WOSCONET distributed white canes and mobility aids to persons with visual disabilities in multiple communities across Enugu State.

HealthMay 2025

Free Medical Outreach Reaches Hundreds of Women in Rural Communities

WOSCONET's mobile health clinic provided free consultations, screenings, and medications to underserved women and girls.

EducationApril 2025

WOSCONET Partners with Schools on Menstrual Hygiene Education

New partnership brings hygiene kits, toilet rehabilitation, and menstrual health education to girls in public secondary schools.

GovernanceMarch 2025

Women in Governance Workshop Draws 200 Participants

WOSCONET hosted a capacity building workshop for women aspiring to political office, covering electoral systems, campaign strategy, and public speaking.

LeadershipFebruary 2025

Amb. Amaka Nweke Addresses International Women's Rights Conference

WOSCONET's founder and executive director represented Nigerian civil society at a regional women's rights conference, sharing WOSCONET's advocacy model.

CommunityJanuary 2025

WOSCONET Launches New Economic Empowerment Program for Market Women

A new vocational training and financial literacy initiative targets market traders and small business owners in Enugu communities.

WASHDecember 2024

WOSCONET Advocates for Community Boreholes in Three Local Government Areas

Following sustained advocacy by WOSCONET, three LGAs in Enugu State committed to funding new water access points for rural communities.

ChildrenNovember 2024

Child Protection Forum Brings Together Parents, Schools & Government

WOSCONET convened a multi-stakeholder forum on child protection, addressing issues of early marriage, trafficking, and online safety.

PeaceOctober 2024

Women, Peace & Security: WOSCONET Marks UNSCR 1325 Anniversary

WOSCONET marked the 24th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 with a dialogue on women's roles in conflict prevention in Nigeria.

ClimateSeptember 2024

WOSCONET Trains Women Farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices

A two-day training workshop equipped women smallholder farmers with practical skills in sustainable, climate-adapted farming methods.

PartnershipsAugust 2024

WOSCONET Signs MOU with State Ministry of Women Affairs

A formal memorandum of understanding cements WOSCONET's partnership with the Enugu State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Social Development.

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