Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-U)

Non-governmental organization

The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-U), established in 1974, is a pioneer of legal aid and public education in sub Saharan Africa. It is a membership based organization which has been an NGO since 1999.[1]

FIDA promotes professional development of women in the justice law and order sector. It is part of the Human rights, Legal Aid provider and NGO networks at the grass root, national and international levels. It also does public interest litigation in Uganda.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

## Focus areas

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FIDA focuses on advancing gender responsibility governance and women's effective participation in public life. It also roots for the promotion of socio-economic rights and enhancing access to justice for women.

Furthermore, FIDA enables and empowers poor and vulnerable women and children to defend their rights through provision of legal Aid services.

It addresses the causes of vulnerability and powerlessness among women and identifies sustainable and cost effective legal AID interventions.[4][8][9][10]

## Geographical reach

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FIDA has offices in Arua, Gulu, Kabale, Kamuli, Kapchworwa, Kitgum, Lwengo and Lamwo districts.[11][12][13]

## References

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1. ^ "FIDA – International Federation of Women Lawyers (IFWL) in Spanish (FIDA) is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in consultative status with the economic and social council of the United Nations". Retrieved 2021-05-12.
2. ^ "Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda)". Namati. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
3. ^ "Uganda Association of Women Lawyers - (FIDA UGANDA)". Democratic Governance Facility. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
4. ^ a b "Uganda Association of Women Lawyers- FIDA - Legal Aid Service Provider's Network". laspnet.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
5. ^ "Approved Legal AID Service Providers | Uganda Law Council". lawcouncil.go.ug. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
6. ^ "FIDA Uganda | Makerere University School of Law". law.mak.ac.ug. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
7. ^ FIDA Uganda Documentary, retrieved 2021-05-12
8. ^ "The Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA) (Free Legal Services for Gender Based Violence Survivors)". evaw-global-database.unwomen.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
9. ^ "The Status of Human Rights Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa Uganda". hrlibrary.umn.edu. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
10. ^ "Study on sexual violence during conflict | Uganda Law Reform Commission". www.ulrc.go.ug. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
11. ^ "Advocacy group to offer legal advice to Soroti women". the Guardian. 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
12. ^ Eninu, Edward. "Domestic Violence Cases Dominate FIDA Desk In Karamoja". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
13. ^ "FIDA-UGANDA". FIDA UGANDA. Retrieved 2021-05-12.