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FIDA commends Fintiri for signing law baring rapist from politics

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By Tom Garba The Chairperson of the Adamawa State chapter of the Federation of international Female Lawyers (FIDA), Barr Hapsat Abdullahi has revealed that the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has signed a stringent law that will fight the menace of rape in the state.

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International Women’s Day: FIDA, others task FG, states on women’s right, health

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

…Say more needs to be done to ensure gender equality …’Empowering women will enhance Nigeria’s economy’ The Federal and state governments have been called upon to put in place structures that would ensure the effective implementation of women’s rights. The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), the coalition of Women in the Partnership for Advocacy

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Women’s Day: No countries attains gender equality- FIDA

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) says in spite of the ongoing efforts to promote same opportunities in all areas for the sexes, gender equality has not been attained by any country of the world. READ ALSO: Breaking: APC NWC disowns Giadom’s NEC meeting, says his is mischievous The Chairperson of the Lagos Chapter […]

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FIDA urges mothers to speak out against incest in society

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

The International Federation of Women Lawyers in Nigeria (FIDA), a non-governmental organisation on Thursday urged mothers to speak out on the rising cases of incest in the society. Chairperson of the FIDA in Rivers state, Mrs. Ngozi Odukwe-Ighosevbe, made the call in an interview in Port -Harcourt on the rising cases of incest in the society. […]

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FIDA commends Ekiti Governor for approving 6 months Maternity Leave

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The International Federation Of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ekiti State chapter, has commended Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti approving six months (180 days) Maternity Leave for workers in the state’s public service. This was contained in a statement signed by FIDA Chairperson, Mrs Yetunde Odunayo on Friday in Ado Ekiti. READ ALSO: 3m people practice open […]

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FIDA seeks stiffer penalty for rapists

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

The International Federation of Women Lawyers, (FIDA) Niger State Chapter, has called for stiffer penalty against perpetrators of rape. The state chairperson of FIDA, Mrs Christiana Barau, made the call on Friday during a courtesy call on the leadership of the State House of Assembly in Minna. “Our main objective is to fight for the […]

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Ekiti FIDA cautions female lawyers against indecent dressing

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2018 0

Female lawyers in the country have been advised on the need to always make the ethics of the law profession their watchword. The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ekiti State Branch, which gave the advice particularly, cautioned the female lawyers against indecent dressing. The State Chairperson of FIDA, Mrs Adefunke Anoma gave the warning […]

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FIDA seeks partnership with Police, AG to curb wife battering, child rape

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Worried by the reported cases of wife battering and child rape in Plateau state, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), is seeking partnership with the Attorney General (AG), and the Police to curb the menace. Speaking at a courtesy visit to the Plateau AG office in Jos, the chairperson of FIDA in Plateau, Mrs. […]

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Kwara FIDA handling over 20 cases of assault against women, children

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

The Kwara chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Monday disclosed that the federation was prosecuting more 20 different cases of domestic violence against women and children in the state for free of charge. Mrs. Salmat Mohammed, the chairperson of the federation disclosed this in Ilorin at the press briefing to herald […]

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Human right abuses: CP, Women Lawyers to clamp down on perpetrators

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2018 0

The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State, Alhaji Abdullahi Chafe and International Federation of Women Lawyers(FIDA), have vowed to go against perpetrators of human rights abuses, saying heavy punishment awaits any one convicted of such crime.   The duo who specifically advised Nigerians to refrain from meting out jungle justice on suspects of crime to promote […]

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Intl. group of women lawyers wants education free for children in motherless babies homes

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2017 0

The International Federation of Women Lawyers, (FIDA), Ekiti State Chapter has canvassed for free education for motherless children in our societies. FIDA Chairperson in the state, Mrs Adefunke Anoma made the call in Ado Ekiti at the weekend while speaking during an end of the year party which was organised for motherless children, held at […]