FIDA-Uganda Association of Women Lawyers – Uganda Association of Women Lawyers

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Our Mission

Advancing gender equality through the promotion of women’s rights

Our Vision

A just and peaceful society where women’s rights are realised and enjoyed in all spheres

Our Values

Equity, gender equality, non-discrimination, integrity, independence, professionalism

Thematic Areas

Enhancing Access to Justice for Women

Advancing Gender-Responsive Governance and Women’s Effective Participation in Public Life

Promoting Socio-Economic Rights and Justice for Women

FIDA in the News

JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE AFRICAN BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM

FIDA-U presents GRRIPP study at Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum, to be held in Cancun, Mexico 19th – 23th September 2022

Overturning Roe v Wade: Implications for SRHR in Uganda

The justice and equality challenges faced by cohabiting women in Uganda

Statement by Legal Empowerment Organisations on access to justice and the recognition of community paralegals in Africa, 71st Ordinary Session of the African Commission, April 2022

Too close to home? We must end the normalized dehumanization of domestic workers

Rethinking narratives on breastfeeding in public places

Paralegals in Kampala markets take justice into their own hands

Open Letter To The Ministry Of Education Regarding School Opening And The Education Disparities.

Here’s how to help victims of Gender-based violence

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Inspite of evidence of severe mental health issues among vulnerable and traumatized groups in Uganda, government spending on mental health remains at 1%.

More must be done to tackle the mental health crisis among women, girls and vulnerable groups.

#mentalhealth

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On March 30th, #FIDAU was honored to present on Sexual Harassment in Institutions of Higher Education at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) under the theme: “Say No To Sexual Harassment.”

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29 Mar

🧵#GENDERJUSTICECOREGROUP

Today, The #GJCG hit Bwaise District for a Focus Group with our Community Legal Volunteers!

The group engaged our #CLVs on their methods of community outreach and engagement in addition to discussing challenges faced working at the grassroots level.

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29 Mar

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

When it comes to autism and women, research suggests that girls receive diagnoses later in life.

This means that female autism symptoms may be tougher to spot…Lets talk!

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29 Mar

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

Women and Girls living with Autism are globally underdiagnosed.

The impact of this can include the manifestation of other conditions as a result of lack of treatment in addition to social isolation, depression and low self-esteem.

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FIDA On YouTube

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Grassroots Women's Rights Activists making a difference.

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The importance of diversity in the women's movement in Uganda.

Celebrating Phenomenal Women

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Rebecca Apicha FIDA Uganda

Message from the Lady Justice Victoria Nkwanga Katamba to the membership of FIDA Uganda.

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FIDA Uganda Celebrating Phenomenal Women

FIDA (U) with support from UN Women and the Government of Sweden is implementing a project on Enhancing Access to Quality Essential Legal Aid and Referral Services by Women and Girls Who Experience Violence and promotion of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in four districts of Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto and Napak. Kaabong office was established in May 2019 and is currently the only legal aid service provider in Kaabong District. Since its inception, FIDA Uganda has established a strong and impactful presence and track record in Kaabong through her interventions.

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Kaabong Video UN WOMEN (FIDA Uganda Success Story)

"Peace beyond understanding" is one of the values Cnsl. Judy Obitre Gama lives by. Talking a bout her journey to success, she emphasizes having a value system and that should always come first. Join her and get to know more about her.

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Episode 5. Cnsl. JUDY OBITRE GAMA "The Journey is the Reward."

The fight against Malaria is about people and community coming together on WORLD MALARIA DAY

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WORLD MALARIA DAY FOR A MALARIA FREE UGANDA.

Know your values and who you are as a woman, your purpose, and set your mind on certain principles. The world will not put down a woman with values, purpose and principles. These are the words of Cnsl. Linda Alinda Ikanza. Get to know more about her journey to success and the forces she has reckoned with.

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Episode 4. Cnsl. LINDA ALINDA IKANZA – "The journey is the Reward"

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