
International Federation of Women Lawyers
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization made up of women lawyers which was formed in 1964. FIDA is the acronym for the Spanish name “Federación Internacional dé Abogadas”
which translates to “International Federation of Women Lawyers”. In 1964 Ambassador Aduke Alakija established the Nigerian branch of the organisation, FIDA Nigeria
Standout Activities
FIDA Nigeria, in collaboration with like-minded organisations, have come together to ensure the successful execution of standout activities. Some of them include:
Meet Our
Executive
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Saturday 27th November 2021, in Abuja FCT, held its Annual General Congress (AGC). After the AGC was a free and fair election of new Executive members for the organization for a single term of three years from 2021 to 2024. Amina Suzana Agbaje (Mrs) emerged as the new Country Vice President/National President.


Evelyn Membere-Asimiea

Eliana Martins

Beatrice Abongye Awah
Activities
Recent events and happenings at our secretariat and branches
Empowering Community Leaders to Combat Violence Against Women in Elections: FIDA Nigeria’s Workshop in Bayelsa State
In a significant stride towards fostering gender equality and amplifying women's voices in the electoral process, FIDA Nigeria, in collaboration with the...
Read MoreSexual Harassment of Female Students as an insidious form of Gender-Based Violence MUST be STOPPED!!!
FIDA Nigeria strongly condemns in its entirety and in the strongest terms possible, all forms of gender-based violence against women, particularly those...
Read MoreFIDA Nigeria Held a One-day Workshop on Plea Bargain as a Tool for Speedy Dispensation of Corruption Cases
”Plea Bargain as a Tool for Speedy Dispensation of Corruption Cases” This was the crux of the One-Day National Capacity Building organized by FIDA Nigeria...
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