DATE-Monday, 13th, November 2026
VENUE
African Hall Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja
EXPECTED PARTICIPATION
Over 3,000 Delegates
HOSTED BY
PRINCESS EDNA D.D. AZURA (Kwatam Mutaku)
National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Nigeria
The Nigeria Women Peace and Democracy Summit is designed as a high-level national dialogue featuring policy conversations, leadership engagements, peace building sessions, interfaith discussions, youth and women forums, and strategic partnerships involving government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, the private sector, development organizations, diplomatic missions, and international bodies.
A major highlight will be the Nigeria Women Peace and Democracy Awards, celebrating exceptional Nigerians, institutions, development partners, humanitarian organizations, and women leaders whose outstanding contributions have strengthened peace, democracy, women’s empowerment, humanitarian service, and nation-building.
Why This Summit Matters to Nigeria and the World
For nearly seven decades, NCWS has remained Nigeria’s foremost women’s organization and a respected member of the International Council of Women (ICW), representing millions of women through professional bodies, rural cooperatives, faith-based organizations, women with disabilities, market associations, and civil society groups across Nigeria and the diaspora.
This Summit elevates Nigeria onto the global stage by creating one of Africa’s largest women-led platforms dedicated exclusively to peace building, democratic participation, gender equality, and inclusive governance. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16 and the African Union Agenda 2063, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to building peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.
A National Call for Partnership
We invite the Federal Government, state governments, corporate organizations, diplomatic missions, multilateral agencies, development partners, foundations, philanthropists, and the international community to join NCWS in delivering this landmark initiative. Your partnership represents an investment in peace, democracy, women leadership, national stability, and the future of Nigeria.
The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), Nigeria is the largest and oldest single National Women Organisation in Nigeria. It got registered with the International Council of Women (ICW) in 1958. International Council of Women (ICW) is the global Umbrella body of Women in the world which was founded in 1888 with the following mandate; promote the welfare, rights, education, economic empowerment, health, peace, and leadership of women
STRATEGIC IMPACT OF THE SUMMIT
The Summit is expected to deliver lasting national impact by:
Strengthening women’s role in peace building before, during, and after elections.
Creating a national network of women peace ambassadors.
Producing policy recommendations on women, peace, and democracy.
Enhancing collaboration between women leaders and security institutions.
Encouraging inclusive governance and increased women’s political participation.
Promoting dialogue among diverse ethnic, religious, and political groups.
Celebrating champions of peace, democracy, and women’s empowerment.
OUR APPEAL
Join Us in Building a Peaceful and Inclusive Nigeria
The successful hosting of the 1st Nigeria Women Peace and Democracy Summit & Awards. 2026 depends on the partnership and support of government institutions, corporate organizations, development partners, diplomatic missions, foundations, philanthropists, and public-spirited Nigerians.
We respectfully invite your organization to become a strategic partner through financial sponsorship, institutional collaboration, or in-kind support. Your investment will directly contribute to empowering women as peacebuilders, strengthening