WIPO Nigeria Office Introduces "Her Intellectual Property Story" Project for Women Creators
A dozen young female Nigerian photographers and videographers are participating in a new training project, entitled "Her Intellectual Property Story," established by the WIPO Nigeria Office.
The effort launched June 14, 2023, in collaboration with Sony Nigeria and the Art for Humanity Foundation aims to capture the IP experiences of female-led enterprises through documentaries and images from the field generated by the program trainees.
During the initial phase of the project, a three-day training focused on familiarizing the 12 participants with a human-led storytelling approach as well as providing a brief overview of IP was conducted. The training also included technical instructions from partners on using digital equipment to document images from the field.
"I am thrilled to delve into IP-related stories and connect with people while applying what we've learned so far about IP," said Annabelle Ayangbade, a filmmaker participant in the workshop. She said she is now ready to embark on a journey to provide platforms for numerous beneficiaries of IP across Nigeria through her planned documentation.
With the support of the Art for Humanity Foundation, these women will venture into the field, exploring and discovering compelling stories.
The project empowers Nigerian youth and women to utilize their storytelling abilities in raising awareness about IP. In the following weeks, upon their return from the field, the women will develop their documented materials, crafting engaging narratives that can be shared both nationally and internationally.
Background
"Her Intellectual Property Story" is a newly launched project aimed at empowering young women innovators from creative and filmmaking backgrounds to produce and disseminate stories related to IP and IP-impacted female-led enterprises in Nigeria. The WIPO Nigeria Office spearheaded the development of this project with the support of Sony Nigeria and the Art for Humanity Foundation. The project was initiated through a WIPO-led workshop held in Abuja, Nigeria from June 14-16th, 2023.