WOMEN’s CONSORTIUM OF NIGERIA (WOCON)

Name

WOMEN’s CONSORTIUM OF NIGERIA (WOCON)

Legal name

Women's Consortium of Nigeria

Website

https://womenconsortiumofnigeria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Human Rights Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Education (EDALAFAF)

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Anti-trafficking programs
• Gender-based violence prevention
• Child protection services
• Civic education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: WOCON operates as a non-governmental, not for profit organization that relies on funding from international organizations, foundations, and government partnerships. Sources include support from ILO for women empowerment programs, French Embassy funding for creative arts projects, and MacArthur Foundation grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WOCON is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-religious organization that delivers advocacy, awareness, and direct support programs for women and children in Nigeria. Core activities include anti-trafficking prevention campaigns, gender-based violence and FGM elimination programs, child protection, civic and political empowerment training, and reintegration support for trafficking survivors, all delivered through grassroots community engagement and international partnerships.

Product overview

WOCON is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious organization focused on advocacy and enforcement of women and children's rights in Nigeria. Rather than a technology product company, WOCON operates as a civil society organization conducting grassroots advocacy, awareness campaigns, and programs addressing human trafficking, gender equality, violence against women, FGM, civic education, political empowerment, and education. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Programs
• Grassroots Advocacy Programs
• Civic Education Programs
• Political Empowerment Programs
• Violence Against Women Prevention Programs
• Education Support Programs
• Gender Rights Advocacy Programs
• Child Protection and Anti-Exploitation Programs
• NACTAL Lagos Chapter Coordination
• Survivor Counseling and Reintegration Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 women empowered with capital equipment and children's school re-enrollment support (2013)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• International Labour Organization (ILO/IPEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOCON has partnered with ILO on multiple initiatives including a 2013 Need Assessment program that empowered over 100 women with children out of school with capital equipment and school re-enrollment support. ILO is a UN specialized agency setting labor standards and promoting decent work.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Women is the global champion for gender equality. WOCON collaborates with UN Women on initiatives including the 16 Days Activism against gender-based violence campaign.
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA partners with WOCON on FGM prevention and gender-related programs. WOCON collaborated with UNFPA on dialogue/orientation programs on FGM and gender-based violence.
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNODC is a global leader in fighting illicit drugs and international crime. WOCON works with UNODC on anti-trafficking initiatives.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in migration. WOCON collaborates with IOM at combating human trafficking and providing support for migrants and trafficking victims.
• National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPTIP is Nigeria's Federal Government agency established to address trafficking in persons. WOCON works closely with NAPTIP on grassroots awareness campaigns, sensitization programs, and anti-trafficking efforts.
• Nigerian Immigration ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWOCON has an ongoing relationship with Nigerian Immigration Service for border rescue work. Discussions include MoU generation for wider mission coverage in Nigeria.
• Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINEC is Nigeria's electoral commission. WOCON partners with INEC for governance programs and political empowerment initiatives.
• ECPAT InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECPAT is a global network working to end sexual exploitation of children. WOCON participates in ECPAT training including a capacity building workshop in Nairobi, Kenya on reporting to UN and AU human rights mechanisms.
• Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAATW is an alliance of more than 80 NGOs from Africa, Asia, Europe, LAC and North America, with secretariat based in Bangkok, Thailand.
• National Coalition Against Trafficking in Person (NACATIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACATIP is a coalition of NGOs formed at the instance of WOCON, the first NGO to raise the alarm on trafficking in 1996. The coalition has more than 26 member organizations.
• African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAYICRIP is committed to the fight against crime through preventive approach covering drug trafficking, youth migration, cyber-crime, gender equality, and good governance.
• International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination (IMADR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMADR is an international non-profit human rights organization devoted to eliminating discrimination and racism and advancing international human rights.
• Transition Monitoring Group Nigeria (TMG Nigeria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG is Nigeria's foremost independent civil society election observation organization with 400 member organizations committed to entrenching democracy.
• Child Protection Network (CPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPN is a coalition of NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, government agencies working to prevent and respond to child abuse. WOCON is a member of CPN Lagos established by UNICEF in 2011 with chapters across all 20 LGAs in Lagos.
• Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNGO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNGO is a network of NGOs in Nigeria working on coordination and advocacy.
• Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSCSD is a coalition of over 1000 registered CSOs and NGOs committed to citizens' empowerment, human rights protection, development and peace in Nigeria.
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO is a UN specialized agency contributing to peace and security through international collaboration in education, science, culture, and human rights.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria: Nigerian chapter of FIDA providing legal aid, advocacy, and protection services for women and children. Comparable to WOCON for its focus on women's rights enforcement and victim support in Nigeria.
• Project Alert on Violence Against Women: Nigerian NGO addressing violence against women, trafficking, and harmful traditional practices including FGM. Closely comparable mission, geography, and beneficiary segments to WOCON.
• Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC): Lagos-based Nigerian NGO pursuing women's rights through litigation, advocacy, and research. Comparable to WOCON given shared Lagos base, focus on women's rights enforcement, and engagement with government and international bodies.
• Girls' Power Initiative (GPI): Nigerian NGO focused on adolescent girls' rights, gender-based violence prevention, and sexual/reproductive health education. Directly comparable as a Nigerian women's rights NGO combining grassroots advocacy with policy engagement in similar focus areas.

Regional players

• Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD): Nigerian coalition of 1,000+ CSOs and NGOs working on citizens' empowerment, human rights, and development. WOCON is a member; comparable as a coalition-based civil society organization in Nigeria.
• BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights: Nigeria-based NGO with regional scope, using legal empowerment, advocacy, and movement-building to advance women's rights across West Africa. Comparable to WOCON in its rights-based Nigerian advocacy model with regional reach.

Broad incumbents

• Equality Now: International NGO using legal and advocacy手段 to end sexual exploitation, trafficking, and gender-based violence globally. Comparable to WOCON for shared anti-trafficking and gender advocacy mandate, with broader international reach.
• ECPAT International: Global network working to end sexual exploitation of children. Directly partner of WOCON and comparable as a coalition-style organization tackling child trafficking and exploitation.
• African Women's Development Fund (AWDF): Pan-African grantmaking fund supporting women's rights organizations across the continent. Comparable to WOCON as a peer organization in the African women's rights ecosystem, though operating as a funder rather than direct implementer.
• Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW): Alliance of 80+ NGOs across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America working on human trafficking. WOCON is a member organization; comparable as a coalition-based anti-trafficking network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WomenConNG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-consortium-of-nigeria-wocon

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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