A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity.
At a meeting on 12 November 2025 organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly (listed below) agreed to enhance cooperation on advancing the rights and equality of women and girls in all spheres of life.
United in purpose and solidarity, they pledged to:
- champion the rights, dignity and agency of all women and girls in their countries, Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and through their legislatures
- advance policies, legislation, reforms and practices that support the rights and equality of women and girls
- work together to eradicate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls
- promote women's equal participation in politics and decision making
- support women's economic and business opportunities and leadership
- advocate for universal access to comprehensive healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive healthcare services, and equal access to education for all women and girls
They agreed to stand in solidarity and sisterhood against the rollback of progress, supporting one and other as part of a global alliance of women leaders and their allies. They committed to working together in leadership, advocacy and action to ensure that women's equality is not only a goal, but a lived reality.
Signed,
Baroness Harriet Harman KC, Special Envoy for Women and Girls, UK
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women's Affairs, Nigeria
Hon. Blessing Chigeru Amadi, Deputy Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Nigeria
Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, Deputy Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Nigeria
Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Nigeria
Hon. Zainab Gimba, Former Chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) International, Nigeria
