#52 - Wumi Dada-Asubiaro | Nigerian Civil Liberties Series | #2 |

Join us on the podcast as we delve into the world of human and civil discourse with our esteemed guest, Wumi Asubiaro-Dada, an accomplished human rights lawyer and advocate for social equality. With years of experience in addressing issues such as gender-based violence, women's political participation, and legislative advocacy, Wumi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation. Having completed her LLB and LLM degrees, including a specialization in human rights and democratisation, she currently teaches International Criminal Law and is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on gendered early warning and peace-building practices within the ongoing conflicts in Nigeria. Wumi's extensive background in law and public policy, spanning over two decades, has allowed her to design and manage projects on women and legal reform for various organizations and agencies. She has contributed to groundbreaking research, including the Gender in Nigeria Report, and has played a pivotal role in advancing the women's movement in Nigeria through her activism and technical contributions. With her diverse experience in advocacy, research, training, and project implementation, Wumi has become a leading feminist voice in Nigeria. Don't miss this enlightening episode as we explore the importance of civil discourse and the ways in which it can contribute to positive societal change. Join us as we gain valuable insights from Wumi Asubiaro-Dada, an inspiring force in the fight for equality and justice. __________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 1. Monologue: [00:00] 2. Feminism and Strengthening Family Structures: [06:56] 3. How feminism in Nigeria affects the family?: [07:42] 4. The burden that men bear: [10:21] 5. Feminist Ideals and Family Roles: [12:03] 6. Do Feminist ideals help families to become stronger?: [12:16] 7. The Primary Person in the House: [20:50] 8. Inequality between men and women in Nigeria: [25:04] 9. Is It Possible to Call A Man a Feminist?: [24:22] 10. Equity for Women in Nigeria: [28:04] 11. Affirmative Action in Politics for Gender Equity: [32:02] 12. Proposals for Women in Politics: [38:12] 13. Spousal Battery in Nigerian Laws: [41:12] 14. How to Correct Your Wife?: [44:09] 15. The Five Gender Bills: [45:51] 16. NSE National Assembly: [45:12] 17. Gender budgeting and women representation in politics: [49:41] 18. What National Assembly can do to improve the?: [50:53] 19. Barriers Women Face in Politics: [1:02:35] 20. Wumi on the SUG Presidential Election: [1:02:15] 21. Fooled by Nature: [1:04:06] 22. What is particularly bad about February 25th?: [1:23:28] 23. Nigerians and no elections are perfect: [1:28:15] 24. Civil Liberties and Human Rights issues in Nigeria: [1:29:56] 25. Outro: [1:38:27] __________________________________________________________ Don't miss a beat! Follow "The Offside Musings Podcast" on Substack for articles accompanying our episodes: offsidemusings.substack.com Listen to all episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" here and on your favorite podcast platforms. Stay connected with us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHM... Facebook: TheoffsideMusingsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_offside... Twitter: https://twitter.com/@MusingsOffside TikTok: Theoffsidemusingspodcast Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show! __________________________________________________________ The Offside Musings Podcast is a production of The Droit Media. We're excited to announce that our podcast has been featured in Feedspot's Top 35 Nigeria Podcasts! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/nigeria_podcasts/ To support and follow our podcast episodes and columns, visit our Substack profile at: https://substack.com/profile/58810793... You can also support us on PayPal at: paypal.me/thedriot Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show!