Voice of Women Self Empowerment Initiative(VOWSEI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-partisan organization based in Nigeria with its main office in Lagos Nigeria
VOWSEI is one of the leading organizations in Nigeria that promotes and defends women’s rights issues which has put VOWSEI in the international spot light. Since its establishment VOWSEI has worked on the revival of women’s role in the African society through advocacy for women’s rights, legal & social protection, capacity building and socio-economic empowerment.
VOWAEI is mainly focused on empowering and improving women’s rights issues, gender equality and justice for women. The organization has carried out numerous projects in Legal & Social Protection, Access to Justice, Advocacy for Women’s Rights Legislation, Leadership, Education, Health and Capacity Building for Social Empowerment and Vocational Training for Economic Empowerment sectors with funding from international donors.
Since 2004 VOWSEI has continued to operate from its Head Office in Lagos.
Goal:
To protect African women, broaden their access to justice, alleviate violence against women and promote their human rights as well as to reduce women’s poverty level among communities through capacity building and socio-economic empowerment programs.
Vision
Providing equal opportunities for women to develop their potentials to actively participate in decision-making and nation-building processes at all levels.
Mission
Promotion of gender equality, providing education, legal, and social assistance, increasing awareness and expanding resources. We also believe in nurturing women’s capacities through a participatory approach, enabling them to lead a successful life.