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Profile: Dr. May Ikeora
A Vanguard of Empowerment and Beauty
Dr. May Ikeora transcends the conventional boundaries of academia, advocacy, and
entrepreneurship to emerge as a formidable force in championing human rights, gender equality,
and peacebuilding. With a profound journey that spans continents, Dr. Ikeora has lent her expertise to pivotal organizations such as the United Nations, African Union, World Bank, Mission89, the esteemed Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Institute and Governments. Her scholarly pursuits underscores her intellectual rigor and commitment to justice.
At the heart of her mission is the Raising Women Initiative (RWI), which she founded to elevate the potential of girls into tomorrow’s women leaders, particularly in Africa and the diaspora. As a technical adviser to governments and other organisations her influence extends to shaping policies and nurturing the next generation of female trailblazers.
Beyond her advocacy, Dr. Ikeora’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through her company L’Avyanna, a beauty brand dedicated to women-of-colour. L’Avyanna is a leading brand that not only caters to the unique needs of women-of-colour but also champions a narrative of pride and identity. Dr. Ikeora’s dual legacy in fostering beauty entrepreneurship and advocating for ethical practices in the beauty industry has garnered her numerous acknowledgements for her entrepreneurial acumen.
Dr. May Ikeora is more than a figure; she is a movement, seamlessly weaving her passion for empowerment, beauty, and justice into a tapestry of change. Her vision and actions inspire a world where young African women can stand tall, embracing their heritage and leading the charge towards a more equitable and beautiful future.
Dr. Ikeora envisions a world where gender equality transcends from ideal to actuality. She dreams of a future where women and girls are empowered pillars of society, unshackled from the chains of discrimination and violence. Her vision is global in scope, striving for a planet where every woman and girl can live in safety, dignity, and freedom.
Her mission is multi-faceted yet singular in goal – to eradicate gender-based violence and inequality, dismantle the networks of human trafficking, and champion the causes of irregular migration and displacement. Dr. Ikeora seeks to empower women through business and entrepreneurship, advocate for inclusive beauty standards, and strengthen their role in leadership positions across board. Dr. Ikeora utilizes her extensive skill set to influence policies, educate communities, and inspire a movement towards a more equitable and just world.
Selected Publications : Some Books, Journals & Working Papers
Delve into the insightful contributions of Dr. May Ikeora through her notable publications across various mediums, including books, journals, and working papers. These selected publications showcase Dr. May Ikeora’s expertise, thought leadership, and dedication to advancing empowerment, beauty, and justice on a global scale.
Status of Women’s Rights in Refugee and Internal Displacement Settings in Africa: The Context of AGA and APSA
May Ikeora, ‘A Review of Peace Support Operations in Burundi’ in Emma Birikorang, Thomas Jaye and Frank Okyere (Eds) Annual Review of Peace Support Operations in Africa 2016. KAIPTC
May Ikeora, African Traditional Religion and “Juju”: Implication for Anti-Trafficking, Journal of International Women’s Studies, 2016
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May Ikeora, (2019) “Human Trafficking: Traditional and Diplomatic Fight Against Modern Slavery” in Oriiz Onuwaje (ed.) The Benin Monarchy: An Anthology of Benin History. London: Wells Crimson
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Domestic Violence: A Guide for Practitioners in the UK - Akina Mama wa Africa, UK publication, 2007
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May Ikeora, Is there a Responsibility to Protect All Persons from the Modern Slavery of Human Trafficking, McCoubrey Centre for International Law 20th March 2013
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May Ikeora, Improving Investigative Measures of Human Trafficking Cases Through Interstate Collaboration: A Case Study of Nigeria-UK, Home Office EMN UK National Network conference, 6th June 2013
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May Ikeora, Counter-Human Trafficking: Assessing Existing Bilateral Approaches Between United Kingdom and Nigeria Harriet Tubman's Summer Institute "Slavery, Memory, and Citizenship" 21-27 August 2011 - York University, Toronto, Canada
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May Ikeora and Jide Okeke (2010) Baseline survey on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Guinea Bissau, Kofi Anan International Peacekeeping and Training Institute (KAIPTC) Publication
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May Ikeora (2007), The Violence that Effect African Women Living in the United Kingdom: A Need for Appraisal, Alafia, Volume 2 issue 1
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Bilateral Cooperation and Human Trafficking: Eradicating Modern Slavery between the United Kingdom and Nigeria (Global Ethics) 1st ed. 2018 Edition, Kindle Edition
This book presents a case study of human trafficking from Nigeria to the UK, with a focus on practical measures for ending this trafficking. The study addresses the many aspects of human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, labor exploitation, benefit fraud, and organ harvesting. Despite the huge investment of the international community to eradicate it, this form of modern day slavery continues, and the author urges stakeholders to focus not only on criminals but also on attitudes, cultures, laws and policies that hinder the eradication of modern slavery.
