Who we are?
FIDA is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in consultative status with the economic and social council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
Organised in 1944 at Mexico City, the group was originally known officially by its Spanish name, Federación Internacional de Abogadas. Its mission is to promote the welfare of women and children and the principle and aims of the United Nations in their legal and social aspects.
FIDA obtained UN Consultative status in 1954 and consists of individual members and affiliate organisations. Individual members must be women admitted to the practice of law in their respective countries.
Affiliate Organisations
Established in 76 countries in all 5 continents
FIDA holds national, regional and international conferences and a triennial convention held in the country of the current president. Presidency is rotated around the five continents of the world.
Members (Affiliated organizations & Individuals) in 76 countries and territories:
Africa: Cameroon, Congo DR, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho,
Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda.
Americas: Argentina, Bahamas, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Neth Antilles, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.
Asia: Bangladesh, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran Islamic Rep, Israel, Japan, Korea Rep, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan-China, Thailand, Kuwait.
Australia: Australia, New Zealand.
Europe: Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK.