With heavy hearts but with deep gratitude to God, the Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) announces the passing of our esteemed Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice E. A. Ojuolape (RTD) who transitioned peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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WIPSI Reflects on the International Human Rights Day Conference: Advancing Justice for Women in Crisis On December 10, 2024, the
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Debola. Debola, Debola!” Moya cried, her voice cracking under the strain of her anguish.
“Debola, wake up!” She shook the child in her arms as if she could will her back to life, her desperate cries echoing off the sterile green walls of the hospital room.
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The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism” on 30th August, 2024. This event brought together leading experts from the fields of law, academia, the judiciary, and corrections to discuss effective strategies for reducing recidivism and supporting the reintegration of former offenders into society.
Dr. Yemisi Sosanya, the very first baby born at First Mercy Hospital, celebrated her birthday in a unique way. In
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“Ignorantia legis non-excusat”- ignorance of the law is not an excuse. I heard that phrase a lot during my arraignment and subsequent bail hearing.
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As soon as the gavel banged on the table, everything became blurry, the voices around me became muffled and my eyes started to water. All my senses became stifled, the only thing I felt in that moment were the warm streams of water which flowed down my cheeks.
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Civil debt! They said the crime I had committed was civil debt. That I had stolen some money and it needed to be paid. They came to my home, a place I had called sacred, a place my children knew as sanctuary, a place I fed travelling family members passing by the neighbourhood who had now come to know it as sanctuary also.
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The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) is proud to announce a momentous step towards empowering the future of our community. Through a collaborative effort with the Eddy and Gold Foundation, WIPSI has awarded scholarships to 20 indigents students. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering positive change by promoting educational opportunities for individuals in need.
The Women in Prison Support Initiative (WIPSI) is proud to share the impact of our recent visit to the Akure Correctional Centre, held on Thursday, 22nd February, 2024. We were honored to be joined by esteemed guests, Retired Chief Judge Justice Akeredolu and Chief Mrs. Ojuolape, who lent their support and presence to this meaningful initiative.
I had always heard of people being accused of things they did not do and then taken to prison for said thing. At the back of my mind, I had always blamed them for getting themselves in such a situation.
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WIPSI is thrilled to have partnered with the incredible Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS) Foundation on their impactful #Walk4Justice sensitization program, advocating for a more equitable justice system in Nigeria.
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