Department of Public Law

Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi

Specialisation Human Rights Law and Civil Liberties, Constitutional law, Gender and the Law, Gender and International Humanitarian Law

Education / Training

Institution and LocationDegreeCompletedField of Study
Law degree, Obafemi Awolowo University
University of Notre Dame, USAMaster's degree in International Human Rights Law
University of London (specialization in Gender and International Humanitarian Law)Ph.D.

Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours

  • Delegate, 2014 National Conference
  • Presidential Electoral Reform Committee of 2017
  • 1999 UN Defenders Award
  • 2022 University of Michigan Visiting Scholar Activist Award
  • 2023 'Most Outstanding Leader Award' by UNDP, UN WOMEN, US, UK Embassies
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