1. Expert Talks
Expert talk with Ms Sarah Richson
Date: 5th February 2023
Venue: Zoom

2. International Women's Day (IWD 2023, 2024 and 2026)
Year: 2023

Hosted an event on the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality', held at Rotunda Hall, Ministry of Feorign Affairs. It was well attended by dignitaries. The training hosted outstanding resource persons in the digital space, including Mrs Juliet Ehimuan from Google, Mrs Anne Ekelodo from AfriLabs, Mrs Adaora Akinze from Facebook and Mrs. Ola Williams from Microsoft.

Theme- DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality',
Activities- A one-Day Symposium
Sponsors- Microsoft, AfriLabs, Facebook, Microsoft, Nigerian Breweries.
Partners- NITDA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

IWD 2024

◦ WAN-NET Collaborated with the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano to host a round-table conference with a cross section of civil society organizations, academia, students and media. The Secretary of the association delivered a paper on the topic “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress: The Imperative of Mainstreaming Gender for National Development in Nigeria”
Theme-'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”; "Empower Women, Empower Humanity: Gender Equality Now!"
Activities- One Day conference
Partners- Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano.

IWD 2026
We collaborated with WCCIMA - Women Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mining and Agriculture, the Women arm of Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry to celebrate International Women's Day in Abuja.

3. International Day for Women in Diplomacy (2023 and 2026)

The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed annually on June 24th to honor women's contributions to global peace and development through diplomacy, emphasizing the significance of women's involvement in foreign relations and foreign affairs. The relevance of this commemoration is to draw attention to the potentials of women in diplomacy, emphasize the importance of women's engagements, and promote a gender perspective in foreign policy. The day also highlights the disparity in women's underrepresentation in foreign relations, aiming to close the gender gap and address the structural barriers preventing women from reaching senior diplomatic roles. The day was first established in 2022, and since its inception in 2023, WAN-NET has marked this occasion with capacity building programs, initiatives and engagements for female diplomats.

2023 ACTIVITIES
Activity: WAN-NET organized a five-day Human resource and Capacity Building training for the Women Ambassadors
Activity title: Executive Leadership Masterclass Training on Protocol and Diplomatic Etiquette,
Venue: Capetown, South Africa

2026 ACTIVITIES
Topic: Building Wealth and Financial Resilience: A Guide for Women in Diplomacy
Keynote Speaker: Amb. Nimi Akinkugbe
Venue: Zoom
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm