Niger’s women Lawyers Association celebrates 35 years of service
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The Association of Women Jurists of Niger (AFJN) launched events marking its 35th anniversary, aiming to expand legal knowledge and access to justice for Niger’s population.
The celebrations began on September 21, 2026, with a focus on the contribution of women lawyers to advancing women’s rights within a period of national rebuilding. As part of the anniversary, the AFJN plans a legal aid campaign across five districts of the capital city to help people understand and exercise their rights.
The campaign will include awareness sessions on gender-based violence and peaceful conflict resolution, encouraging people to use courts and organizations like the AFJN instead of resorting to violence. Ibrahim Mahamadou, representing the National Agency for Legal and Judicial Assistance (ANAJJ), emphasized that knowing rights is not enough, people must also understand how to claim them and where to seek help.
Balkissa Djibril Abarchi, president of the AFJN, highlighted the organization’s 35 years of providing legal and judicial assistance to women, children, and vulnerable people both in Niger and internationally. The AFJN has also participated in democratic movements, including advocating for women’s political participation, empowerment, and protection from violence, and has worked to make legal information accessible to the public. Abarchi thanked the United Nations Development Programme (PNUD) for its support in organizing the anniversary events.
