This age-old principle of law goes as far back as Roman times, where property ownership was seen as sacred. It’s summed up in the Latin maxim nemo dat quod non habet — “no one can give what they do not have.” Simply put, if someone doesn’t own a thing, they can’t legally transfer ownership of it to you.
NEMO DAT QUOD NON HABET: “You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have” Read More »
In many societies, especially in developing countries, property ownership is often seen through a gendered lens. Even when women contribute
Her Home Too: Protecting Women’s Rights in Property Ownership” Read More »
Mariam wiped the sweat off her forehead as she dusted the glass table in Madam Dolapo’s living room. The air
Ene stood under the glaring sun, her eyes fixed on the funeral poster fluttering slightly in the breeze. It read,
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.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Hon. Justice E. A. Ojuolape (RTD) Read More »
WIPSI Reflects on the International Human Rights Day Conference: Advancing Justice for Women in Crisis On December 10, 2024, the
Human Rights – Let’s talk about it! Read More »
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.
Her Side of The Story – Moya, 42 Read More »
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
WIPSI Celebrates Dr. Yemisi Sosanya’s Birthday with First Mercy Hospital! Read More »
“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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