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FIDA will be hosting a Parallel Event at CSW66

CLIMATE CHANGE, DIGITIZATION – FINDING A FUTURE THAT WORKS FOR WOMEN

Parallel Event at the NGO CSW66 Forum to be held on March 25, 2022

FIDA will be hosting a Parallel Event at CSW66. The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to be held on March 25, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern time (EST U.S. and Canada). Please click on the following link to register for the meeting. https://bit.ly/3M2M6cS


Registration for the FIDA Parallel Event at CSW66 is now open. Under the theme “CLIMATE CHANGE, DIGITIZATION – FINDING A FUTURE THAT WORKS FOR WOMEN”
FIDA will once again bring together the global community that seeks to protect, promote and preserve the rights and interests of women and children in a groundbreaking conference that will help shape our increasingly driven world to find pathways to a secure future for women and children.

CSW66 - Climate Change, Digitalization - Seeking A Future That Works For Women
#CSW66 – CLIMATE CHANGE, DIGITIZATION – FINDING A FUTURE THAT WORKS FOR WOMEN

Other Parallel Events

FIDA North America is also hosting 2 Parallel Events

“INNOVATIONS IN GLOBALIZED WORKFORCE: WOMEN’S ROLES, RIGHTS AND THE LAW“
Description: A United Nations CSW66 Parallel Program
(Event ID #12661)
Date: 16 March 2022
2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
Register Link:  http://bit.ly/CSW12661

RURAL WOMEN & CLIMATE RESILIENCE: THE NEW LEGAL FRONTIERS
Description: A United Nations CSW66 Parallel Program
(Event ID #12664)
Date: 21 March 2022
11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (U.S. and Canada)
Register Link: http://bit.ly/CSW12664 

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Fida House Nigeria
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FIDA House opens in Abuja, Nigeria

FIDA House was officially commissioned on Wednesday, 29th of September 2021 in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria It was commissioned by Her Excellency, Dame Pauline K. Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs, ably represented by Mrs. Funke Oladipo, Director; Women Development at the Ministry of Women Affairs, Abuja.

Prominent ex- national officers of FIDA were present at the occasion: FIDA International Secretary, Florence Amesiamaka; FIDA International Director, Ezinwa Okoroafor; past CVP & Regional Vice President, Stella Omiyi; past CVPs; past FIDA International Historian & Director, Mercy Agbamuche; past FIDA International Regional Vice- President (North and West) Africa, Chief Victoria Awomolo, SAN; past national and state branch officers; current branch chairpersons, secretaries and officers. FIDA Nigeria partners, donors, collaborators and friends also graced the occasion.

FIDA has continuously grown from strength to strength over the years, by the grace of God, through the effort and support of her members. partners and friends.

the Opening of FIDA House in Abuja, Nigeria
The Rep of the Minister inspecting the plaque commemorating the Opening of FIDA House in Abuja, Nigeria.
fida-nigeria-house

Past International officers present L to R: Mrs V. Awomolo, Mrs Mercy Agbamuche, Mrs Stella Omiyi, Rep of Minister of Women Affairs, Rhoda Tyoden (CVP), Mrs Florence Amiesimaka, Mrs Ezinwa Okoroafor, Hajiya Laraba.

Photographs: Dope studios

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Hauwa Shekarau
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FIDA mourns immense sadness at the passing of Hauwa Shekarau

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (IFWL), in Spanish Federación Internacional de Abogadas (FIDA) Mourns the sad exit of her United Nations Representative , Dr Hauwa Shekarau. This is so incredibly sad.

We have lost a true warrior for women’s rights, indefatigable, vibrant, inspiring and very resourceful.

Hers was a life of impact. Our heartfelt prayers to her family and FIDA Nigeria May her soul rest in peace and may we all be comforted in the lives she impacted and footprints left in the sand of time.

Adieu A Great Fidan!

Carolina Ríos Villota
Florence Adokiye Amiesimaka

FIDA MOURNS Exit of her UN REP

1.Sumalini Reddy A.💐🙏🏼💐 2.Yoghini Metta- Condolences 🙏🏻🙏🏻 3.S. K. Devi- 🙏🙏🙏Heart felt condolences! 4. Carmen- Cuanto lo siento..I recently Knowles, me comdolescens. 5. Bhavnagar Deviani- Very sad … condolences.. May her soul rest in peace. 6. Parliamentarian Shadhana- Deepest sympathies & heartfelt condolences to the family, friends of dear Hauwa & to all FiDA members around the world over the loss of such a valued & vibrant representative.RIP. 7. Petraeus M. Hadda- Adderley : Oh my! May her soul rest in peace.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻8. Seemandini INDIA- Kerala Our most respected sister HAUWA was all pervasive in the Last FlDA Virtual Convention No person who effectively participated or involved in the last Convention can ever foget her dynamic presentations in the convention. I still cherish her vital deliberations suggestions in the FIDA Executive Committee meetings May her soul rest in peace May God the Almighty shower on the members of the bereaved family enough courage to bear the loss. 9. Afolakemi Adubifa- Dear Hauwa, may your gentle and kind soul rest in perfect peace. May light perpetual shine on you. AMEN.🙏🏼🙏🏼 You were a very loyal friend indeed. Goodnight. 10. K. Santhakumari -Shocking News! I can’t even imagine that our dynamic Hauwa Shekarau is no more. I am really upset by Jethlyn’s message(obituary announcementforwarded by Jethlyn). May her soul rest in peace. 11. Redmika Dep: Oh what a sad news! May her soul Rest In Peace. My heart felt condolences for her family and loved ones. 😥12. Subhra Panda:May her soul rest in peace 🙏🙏 13. Kavitha Gupta: It’s a shocking news! Heartfelt condolences to her. From Gladys Mbuya of Cameron -My dear sister and friend, you were a star. Stars don’t shine from the earth. You have gone to heaven from where stars shine. Continue shining until we meet to part no more. God has you in his keeping; we have you in our hearts RIP. 13. From Cris McCurley- I remember her well from Bangalore too and her passion . Thoughts with her family -Devastated, Rest in peace and power dear Sister! 14. Silvana- So sad to hear about our dear Hauwa. May she rest in peace. 15. Indrayani Patani-So shocking . Sincere condolences. 16. Afua – Oh no. So sorry to hear. May she rest in peace. 17. Chen Wenchi- Condolences 18. Siraya- What a sad news! How incredible, but it happened. May she Rest In Peace and I pray for her family. 19. Sheila Anish- How can a person with so much energy, inspiring and strong minded disappear like that? Can any one please explain what happened? 20. Hadassah- Oh nooooo!!! This is so sad. She was so full of life. May she rest in peace.

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FIDA Uganda Gets a New Board Chairperson

Lady Justice Victoria Nakintu Nkwanga Katamba – Incoming Chairperson

Justice Victoria is a Ugandan Judge and serves as the Judge of the High Court of Uganda at Masaka High Court circuit.

Prior to that, she served as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and on several Boards of Humanitarian organizations such as FIDA Uganda chapter. One School at a time, Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB).

She is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered secretaries and Administrators, London, an International Finance Corporation accredited Governance Trainer, a trained Bible Teacher having been a Teaching Leader with Bible Study Fellowship International from 2011 to 2017, and a Children’s Leader from 2004 to 2010. She is a Trainer of trainers in Trial Advocacy and Sexual & Gender Based offences, a Values Education Coordinator with Scripture Union Uganda, a proud mother of four young men, and the first child in a family of eight.

She has served on the Boards of Humanitarian organizations such as FIDA U (The Association of Women Lawyers). One School at a time, Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), and now, the incoming Chairperson of FIDA-U.

She takes pride in uplifting the dignity of humanity by recognizing that we are all made by God and are all divinely equal before Him. She enjoys cooking, gardening, good conversations, traveling, reading, learning and teaching.

We are happy to have you back and look forward to what we can accomplish together!
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Closing of the FIDACON2021

On behalf of the (now former) President of FIDA International, Shadhana Gunaratnam, and the entire #FIDACON2021 Planning Committee, we would like to extend our warmest greetings to all, hoping that everyone is in good health due to the global moment we are going through for COVID-19.

Opening Ceremony

At the same time, we would like to thank each of the participants who, with their best disposition and leadership, made the 37th International Convention of FIDA possible. This time virtually, for more than 73 countries of the world and 5 continents that work for the rights of children and women, an important work that has been carried out since the 1950s, a long trajectory that has been in operation for 67 years and that today we are pleased to present the new President of FIDA International, Carolina Ríos Villota from Colombia, many congratulations.

Speech of the President Carolina Ríos Villota

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Watoto Children’s Choir

Dear Members and Friends, On behalf of the FIDA Watoto Committee, we are delighted to invite you to the Online Watoto Children’s Choir Concert. Please see details below.

Watoto Children Choir Concert.
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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.

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Commission on the Status of Women
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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.

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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.

 

  • FIDA executive council 2017-2020
    FIDA executive council 2017-2020
  • Jethlyn Burrows FIDA president 2014-2017 congratulates Ángela Dolmetsch
    Jethlyn Burrows FIDA president 2014-2017 congratulates Ángela Dolmetsch
  • FIDA elected president 2017-2020 Shadhana Gunaratnam
    FIDA elected president 2017-2020 Shadhana Gunaratnam
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Full gallery of the event courtesy of FIDA’s The Bahamas chapter.

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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)

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