Ms. Shekarau is the first ever elected female Chairperson of the Abuja NBA in its over 36 years of existence
Barrister Hauwa Evelyn Shekarau has been elected Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch.
Commission on the Status of Women
In New York City on the 10th of March at the UN Commission for the Status of Women, FIDA held a side event in which the different members presented a report on the advancement of women in their countries.
36th FIDA Convention
The 36th Convention of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) took place in The Grand Lucayan Resort, Freeport, Grand Bahama – The Bahamas from the November 13th – 17th 2017.
With the theme “The Economic Empowerment of Women and Children in an Evolving World”, throught presentations and panel discussions on various topics, our members and participants deliberated on:
- Economic Empowerment of Women – From the Village to the Boardroom.
- From Birth to Adulthood – A Woman’s Health and Well-Being: An Holistic Approach in a Global Society.
- The Importance of Women in Leadership: Politics, Religion and the Community.
- Female Advancement in Education and Technology #Freedom.
- Corruption, Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Development – Connecting the Dots.
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FIDA executive council 2017-2020 -
Jethlyn Burrows FIDA president 2014-2017 congratulates Ángela Dolmetsch -
FIDA elected president 2017-2020 Shadhana Gunaratnam
Full gallery of the event courtesy of FIDA’s The Bahamas chapter.
II Regional Congress of Women Lawyers
In the city of Lima, Peru, the II Regional Congress of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) entitled “Inequality and diversity in Latin America” was held. These are some of the most outstanding activities that most people enjoyed.
National Congress of the Republic, Plaza Bolívar.
Presentation by the president of the organizing committee Dr. Carmen Meza Ingar.
Words of the Illustrious Mr. Dr. Pedro Angulo Arana, Dean of the Lima Bar Association. Discourse of the President of the Committee on Women’s Rights of the Congress of the Republic Miss Indira Huilca Flores. Interugation by the Exma. President of the Congress of the Republic, Ms. Luz Salgado Rubianes.
Exhibitors:
The family and its future
Sylvia Auad (Brazil)
Rossana Gallo (Argentina)
Blanca Cavero (Spain)
Inequality at work
Adelaida Rocco (Argentina)
Elizabeth Ponce Martínez (Perú)
Luz Roque Montesillo (Perú)
Inequality in politics
Angela Dolmestch (Colombia)
Margot Paucar Espinoza (Perú) Milagro Campos Malpartida (Perú) Carmen Meneses Paucarpura(Perú)
Family ancestral against foreing options
Carmen Meza Ingar (Perú)
J. Rosas Huaran (Perú)
M. Nizama Valladolid (Perú)
The right to sustainable living
H. Carhuatocto Sandoval (Perú)
Mercedes Merino Briones (Perú)
Ángela Ruiz Eldredge Goicochea (Perú)
35th FIDA Convention
The 35th Convention of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) took place in the Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bangalore – India from the November 15th – 18th 2014.
With the theme “Changing lives, changing societies, changing status of women” this event was aimed at exchanging ideas and recent changes in Law, between Jurists, Women Lawyers and students interested in Evolution of Law & Positive changes in the society through reports, Survey, Case studies, study of comparative law between the countries, Court Judgments and Documentary Films. We endeavour to cover all ideally interdisciplinary application.
Presentations of the fundamental aspects of “Change In Laws And Role Of Women Lawyers” were particularly sought. About 750 Women Lawyers from all parts of the world attended, an occasion to meet and interact with Women Lawyers from different countries.
The events consisted on six seminars with dignitaries, jurists and experts. As well as nonstop activities for four days including, visit to Courts, University Campus, NGO centers, Sightseeing, Shopping and Dinner.
FIDA European Regional Conference 2013
With the theme “Gender Equality & International Protection of Human Rights: A Myth or Reality”, this Regional Conference focused on progress, new challenges and a way forward to empowerment of women, girls and family in today’s world.
Learning Objectives:
- Speakers provided incisive information and an up to date analysis of the global challenges facing lawmakers and society in the pursuit of protecting the human Rights of Women & Family Globally.
- Sessions were designed to provide insight into the solutions and suggestions key speakers have witnessed or participated directly in their work at the forefront of women issues.
- In each debate, a global assessment and overview were made to encourage the flow of knowledge and strategies between delegates.
2nd Europe Conference FIDA
Theme: Gender Equality & International Protection of Human Rights. A Myth or Reality: Progress, New Focus, Challenges & A Way Forward to Empowerment of Women, Girls & Family in Today’s World.
The 2nd Fida Europe Regional Conference focused on the theme of gender equality and the international protection of human rights: A myth or a reality – Focus on progress, new challenges and a path towards the empowerment of women, the girls and family in today’s world.
The speakers provided incisive information and an updated analysis of the global challenges facing legislators and society in the search for the protection of the human rights of women and the family throughout the world.
The sessions of the event were designed to provide information on solutions and suggestions that speakers have witnessed or directly participated in their work at the forefront of issues relating to women.In each debate an evaluation and a global vision was carried out to promote the flow of knowledge and strategies among the delegates.
Sir Bernard Rix
Former UK Court of Appeal Judge
Professor Ben NwabuezeFormer Minster of Education, Nigeria Senior Advocate of Nigeria
Silivana VanadiaRegional
Vice President [EUROPE] FIDA Worldwide
Sheila AnishInternational President Fida WorldwidePresident/Founder All India Women Lawyers Association.
Dr Emelia Oneyema
Lecturer in Law at SOAS: School of Oriental & African Studies UK.
Giovanna Chiara
Director & Ex-Treasurer FIDA Worldwide
Chris McCurley
Solicitor Behoarebell LLP
Sappho Dias
Barrister & Human Rights Activist
Topics:
- Sex Discrimination in the Workplace: A Real Case Study by.
- Surrogacy: Selling of Women’s Wombs:- A New Challenge to the Human Rights of Women.
- Mentoring: A Formidable Global Agenda and a Way Forward to Empowerment of Women, Girls and Family In Today’s World.
- Legal Aid Cuts To Women’s Access to Justice : A Case Study.
- Gender Equality Today and Female Entrepreneruship – Women Network Co-Funded by the European Commission.
- Agricultural Entrepreneurs of Women who feed the Planet: A Case Study.
- Human Rights in Burma and the Role of Women.
- Unveiling of a Portrait of Dr. Rosalind Bates, Founder of FIDA.
- Presentation of a Book on the History of FIDA.
I Regional Congress of Women Lawyers
The I Regional Congress of Women Lawyers, took place in Cali – Colombiam from February 26th to March 2th in 2013.
With the theme “Right of access to justice: international litigation strategies in cases of violence against women”, was aimed at professional social scientists, lawyers, students, activists, advocates and human rights defenders.
Convened by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and the University of San Buenaventura Cali, in addition to presentations, emblematic and specific cases, it was a questioning of the criteria in the management of justice in the face of violence against women by society and the State in each of the 7 countries participating in the Congress.
The attendees had the opportunity to:
- Socialize litigation strategies before national or international courts, to identify their successes and failures.
- To review national legal frameworks in order to identify possible legal ways to improve national protection frameworks.
- Present case studies on violence against women.
- Select three cases to accompany national or international litigation (amicus curiae).
34th FIDA Convention
The 34th Convention of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) took place in Lagos Nigeria from the 20th – 25th November 2011.
With the theme “Women through the Ages and Sustainable Empowerment” our members examined the progress women have made and look at how best to improve their welfare and status.
The Sub-themes and Topics included:
- Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women.
- The role of Government on Women Empowerment.
- Women’s Legal Status and Rights – improving women’s property, inheritance and land rights.
- Gender justice through equal opportunities.
- Women in Decision making bodies.
- Mentoring for Sustainable Empowerment of Women, Social and Economic.
The Chairperson of the Constitution Amendment Committee was Dr. Anamah Tan of Singapore.