The Nigerian Women Trust Fund amplifies women's voices and promotes gender equality. We partner to empower women, drive research, and advocate for policy change.

WHO WE ARE​

Get to know the voices behind the Nigerian Women Trust Fund.​

About us
WHAT WE DO

Empowering women, driving research, and reforming policy.

Our programmes
HOW WE WORK

Creating partnerships and connections to build an equal Nigeria, together.

Our approach
Current Figures

REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP IS EXTREMELY LOW

Nigeria has remained at the lowest ebb globally in terms of women’s leadership and representation. Except for 2007 when the country recorded 11% representation of women in elective positions. Since then, the country has witnessed a reduced percentage of female representation. Currently, the percentage of women is about 4.8% since the 2019 General Elections.

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LATEST NEWS

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Report: Assessment of the April 6th 2022 court judgement on affirmative action in Nigeria

A review of the 35% affirmative action court judgement and the path to inclusive governance in Nigeria
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NWTF Raises Awareness on Digital Privacy at School for the Deaf in Kuje FCT

5 December 2025: NWTF Takes Digital Literacy to School of the Deaf and Sounds at Kuje FCT to Drive PWD's Inclusion in Digital Skills Advocacies
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Empowering Young Women for Political Leadership Participation Hub

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), with support from Heinrich Böll Foundation, is excited to announce the ‘Empowering Young Women for Political Leadership Participation Hub’’ a leadership and organizing workshop designed to mobilize and support young women in politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively.
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ELEVATING HER VOICE

Our programmes empower women to participate fully across all sectors of society. We facilitate training, drive research, accelerate advocacy efforts, provide mentorship, and develop strategic interventions – all to dismantle root causes limiting Nigerian women.

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Voters Education and Election Observation

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Young Women Mentorship

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Support to Female Politicians

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Policy Advocacy

Our Prorgrammes

Our progress

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the field of women’s political participation in Nigeria.
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December 1, 2025

Empowering Young Women for Political Leadership Participation Hub

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), with support from Heinrich Böll Foundation, is excited to announce the ‘Empowering Young Women for Political Leadership Participation Hub’’ a leadership and organizing workshop designed to mobilize and support young women in politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively.
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August 25, 2025

INEC Inclusivity desk officers training

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) undertook a series of advocacy visits to promote gender inclusion in governance and policy formulation. The team engaged with strategic government stakeholders, including the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, the Attorney General, the Clerk of the Assembly, and representatives of the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs.

Our Partners

Some of the partners and donors who help us make a difference.

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