The National coalition on Affirmative Action (website, kabissa profile) is an umbrella organisation of over 60 NGOs committed to the promotion of women's human rights and the integration of affirmative action principles in the constitution and laws of Nigeria, as a strategy for increasing the numbers of women in governance.

NCAA is seeking to establish new alliances and partners for human rights work worldwide. If you would like to collaborate with us, please contact the National Coordinator at Fourth Dimension Complex, 16 Fifth Avenue, City Layout, Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria.

For more information on NCAA visit our website at http://www.aacoalition.org

Oby Nwankwo National Coordinator

Ngukwase Surma, Chairperson, Advocacy Committee

The Gender and Equal Opportunities Law (a CEDAW domestication law) has been passed by two states - Anambra and Imo. The law sets standards for the implementation of CEDAW in the states.

The law provides for affirmative action measures (temporary positive measures) to redress the historic imbalances in appointive and elective positions in Nigeria. It also prohibits discrimination in education, employment etc.