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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.

Shadhana Gunaratnam
75 COUNTRIES
21 COMMITTEES
35 EVENTS
10 PARTNERSHIPS

Executive Council

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Affiliate Organisations

Established in 75 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 75 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.

Australia: Australia, New Zealand.

Europe: Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK.

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We are a large and diverse team that contributes to strengthening the fundamental rights that ensure the well-being of millions of children and women around the world.

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