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Joy Ezeilo

Founding Director & Chief Executive Officer, Women Aid collective · Nigeria

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-15

Joy Ezeilo is the CEO of Women Aid collective. Ezeilo is based in Nigeria. Ezeilo was born in 1966 in Enugu and educated at University of Nigeria.

Joy Ngozi Ezeilo is a Nigerian law professor and human rights lawyer who founded Women Aid Collective (WACOL) in 1997 to provide free legal aid and services to vulnerable women and girls. She served as UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons from 2008-2014 and is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) with extensive academic training in human rights and public law.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Joy Ezeilo's recognition and advocacy work in human rights and women's issues. Headlines document honors including a lifetime achievement award nomination and celebrations marking a significant milestone, alongside Ezeilo's continued public commentary on gender-based violence and women's rights in Nigeria, including engagement with international forums on these issues.

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Born
1966 · Enugu
Citizenship
Nigeria
Education
University of Nigeria
Awards
BBC 100 Women, Chevening Scholarship, human rights award

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Joy Ezeilo: FAQ

Who is Joy Ezeilo?
Joy Ezeilo is the Founding Director & Chief Executive Officer of Women Aid collective, based in Nigeria.
What company does Joy Ezeilo lead?
Joy Ezeilo is CEO of Women Aid collective.
Where was Joy Ezeilo educated?
Joy Ezeilo studied at University of Nigeria.