Efforts to promote the rights and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Kaduna State have received a boost as The BEACON of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre partners with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and the Kaduna State Disability Affairs Board. During a joint courtesy visit to the Disability Affairs Board ...

    The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called on traditional and cultural leaders in Plateau State to champion the rights of women and girls by actively working to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in their communities. The appeal was made by Eliana Martins, FIDA Nigeria’s Country Vice President and National President, during ...

  The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of a doctor accused of sexually assaulting a female dialysis patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa. According to the victim’s police statement, the doctor allegedly harassed her over an extended period, engaging in unconsented sexual conversations, groping, ...

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advancing gender justice and child protection during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executive members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria. The meeting took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the NBA House ...

  The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has called for a prompt investigation and the swift delivery of justice for the victims and survivors of Wednesday’s tragic stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Friday, Ademubowale Adelabu, chairperson of FIDA Oyo, directed the appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde’s ...

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved the formation of a presidential taskforce aimed at addressing the alarming surge in femicide cases across the country. The working group, which will engage religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and other stakeholders, has been tasked with identifying gaps in laws, enforcement, and societal values contributing to the crisis. The ...

    The outgoing Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Oyo State, Barrister Olusola Sulayman, has called on Nigerians to actively combat violence against women and girls. She emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in addressing this pervasive issue. Barrister Sulayman made the appeal during her end-of-tenure dinner, held at ...

    Women lawyers and rights activists in Uganda have urgently called on the government to expedite the passage of the National Legal Aid Bill into law, highlighting its critical role in ensuring access to justice for indigent, marginalised, and vulnerable citizens. The bill, initially tabled in Parliament in 2020, aims to regulate the provision ...

The Kano State Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged to collaborate with female lawyers to strengthen legislative processes and promote good governance in Nigeria. During a recent meeting in Abuja with the Kano State Chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, the Caucus underscored the vital role legal expertise plays ...

  In a major milestone for Nigerian legal advocacy, Mrs. Ezinwa Okoroafor has been elected International President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). Her election was a key highlight of the 38th International Triennial Convention of FIDA, held on Friday, November 8, at the Dann Carlton Hotel in Cali, Colombia. Barrister Okoroafor’s local ...

  The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kenya has issued a 30-day ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding that femicide be declared a national crisis, citing rising gender-based violence against women as a dire threat requiring urgent government intervention. The organization condemned what it described as “state laxity” in addressing femicide, accusing authorities of ...

    The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has announced a series of activities to mark its 60th-anniversary celebration, set to take place in Abuja. FIDA Nigeria, an organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting the welfare of women and children, has played a key role in advocating for their rights over the years, ...

  The publishers of The Metro Lawyer (TML) have endorsed Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe, Esq., the publisher of BarristerNG.com, as a candidate for the position of National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the upcoming national elections scheduled for July 20, 2024. The Metro Lawyer (TML), a prominent law news blog which is ...

  The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has sounded the alarm over the alarming overcrowding at the Medium Custodial Centre (MCC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The facility, originally designed to accommodate 600 inmates, currently houses a staggering 1,715 individuals, raising fears of a potential humanitarian crisis if immediate action is not taken. Led ...

  The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Abuja Branch recently convened a meeting on February 14th, 2024, hosted by Afam Osigwe, SAN. At this gathering, esteemed colleagues gathered to deliberate on pressing matters within the legal fraternity. The occasion also served as an opportunity for members to pay tribute to Afam Osigwe, whose exemplary ...

I extend my warmest best wishes to the International Federation of Women Lawyers on the occasion of the 2023 Annual General Conference from November 22nd to 25th, 2023. This gathering, uniting FIDA Nigeria’s Forty-Two branches nationwide, including FCT, is a testament to your unwavering commitment to promoting justice, gender equality, and women’s rights. Your dedication ...