Federacion Internacional de Abogadas - (FIDA)

WHO WE ARE

FIDA (The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers) was established in 1974 by a group of women lawyers with the objective of promoting their professional and intellectual growth. Read more

OUR VISION

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

OUR MISSION

To advance gender equality through the promotion of women’s rights

Our Mission Objectives

PROMOTE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND JUSTICE FOR WOMEN

ADVANCING WOMEN'S EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC LIFE AND GENDER RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE

ADVANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN

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ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES

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OUR SUCCESS STORIES

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Our Campaigns

Mapuuto Protocol Campaign Video

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70,000

WOMEN HELPED

295

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1,210

CASES WON

1,570

PROJECTS COMPLETED

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20February
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Uganda Women Lawyers push for the domestication of Maputo Protocol in Uganda

Uganda women lawyers are pushing for domestication of MaputoProtocol in Uganda. The Protocol is a discussions with different stakeholders and the media on rights of women in Africa. Read more

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20February
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Uganda’s first Female Legislator recounts life in corridors of power
04February
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The women Role-models and the Presidential Handshake
30January
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The story of Change

Gender Based Violence (GBV)

IS A HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION

56% of women aged between 15 and 49 years in Uganda have experienced physical violence at some point in life, GBV is critical, it has devastating effects and high prevalence of social problems.

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Latest Publications

case management hand book fida UgandaCase management Handbook.pdf . For Local council and area land committee members Read more

Role of women in the 2016 Presidential electionsChildren’s Laws & Policies.pdf  Simplified Hand book on International  and National laws and policies on children

Domestic Violence act. doc Under section 2 – Domestic violence is defined as ‘any act or omission which harms,… Read more

Fida publications Gazatted NGO Act 2016 pdf Then Non Governmental Organisations Act 2016

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Our Management Team

Dr. Damalie E. Naggita-Musoke

Dr. Damalie E. Naggita-Musoke SJD (University of Wisconsin-Madison), LLM...

LILIANE ADRIKO

Jane Rose Taaka

Irene Ovonji-Odida

Irene Ovonji-Odida is currently CEO, FIDA Uganda. In the...

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