NILOWV drives focused, evidence-based advocacy to remove structural barriers and expand women’s political power across Nigeria.
35% quota in elective & appointive positions
We advocate for binding gender quotas in political parties, appointive positions and elective offices so that women’s representation moves from tokenism to meaningful power.
Combating vote-buying at grassroots
Through ward-level campaigns and community dialogues, we equip women and young people to reject vote-buying and demand accountable leadership.
Electronic results transmission
We support strategic advocacy and litigation that strengthen the legal basis for transparent electronic transmission of results and protect the integrity of the vote.
Hotlines against violence & intimidation
Women voters and candidates face disproportionate intimidation. We build monitoring networks and protection pathways so that fear does not silence participation.
Reserved seats for women in parliament
The Special Seats Bill is a landmark pathway to correct decades of exclusion. NILOWV works with coalitions, lawmakers and partners to secure reserved seats for women in the National and State Assemblies.
Development partners, foundations and sister organisations are invited to co-create and scale these advocacy agendas nationwide.
