#FIDAU
is dedicated to addressing the legal needs of underserved and marginalized communities.
Please review our services outlined below and do not hesitate to reach out for support if you are in need of any of the services listed. 👇
Uganda has the world's youngest population. In commemoration of
#InternationalYouthDay
, join us tomorrow as we host a Twitter Space with young people on the theme "Intergenerational solidarity in creating a world for all ages to achieve gender equality":
#FIDAU
would like to congratulate
@BrendaAkia
for being the first Ugandan to be elected to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Brenda emerged 2nd out of 23 candidates with 139 votes!
🧵
#FIDAU
's head of advocacy Elizabeth Kemigisha had a meeting with the deputy mayor Doreen Nyanjura to concretize the discussion on maternal health of Women with Disabilities.
FIDA-Uganda is excited to announce that we have been granted Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
This Consultative Status increases our access to ECOSOC’s subsidiary bodies, commissions and committees, such as the Commission…
We strongly condemn this.
With the 2 years of lockdown, numerous girls have been defiled and forced into motherhood.
They too have a right to education and shouldn't be barred from picking up the pieces of their lives.
#KeepGirlsInSchool
#BackToSchoolUg
#FIDA
Uganda's CEO Liliane Byarugaba Adriko was on the 6th of July 2022 appointed to the Action Aid International Uganda Governing Board.
We thank
@actionaiduganda
for their trust in her and the organization she represents.
We Are Moving!
#FIDAU
Will be moving our legal aid clinic to our own house at the end of the month. Thank you all for supporting our relocation.
We look forward to welcoming our clients, partners and stakeholders to our new home!
As advocates who often work with women & children victims of sexual violence on the margins of society, we feel their struggles and sacrifices made to access justice are diminished by the recent presidential pardon. It is tone deaf to the plight of victims of defilement in…
#FIDAU
Extends sincere and heartfelt congratulations to our own Patience Poni Ayikoru on upon her selection to the European Union Youth Sounding Board, as well as being selected to lead a committee as part of her role! 🎉
We look forward to witnessing you apply your knowledge…
Bienvenue
@moezunwomen
Welcome to the Pearl of Africa. Our warmest wishes from
#FIDAUganda
We stay committed to Advancing
#GenderEquality
for the protection of rights for Women and children in Uganda.
We condemn the continued penalizing of women over dress code while coddling men's behavior and urge the authorities in Lira together with
@PoliceUg
to see to it that this ban is lifted.
Blaming women for drivers being distracted is a mere excuse that isn't acceptable.
Congratulations Prof. Sylvia Tamale for being awarded the Feminist Theory and Gender Section (FTGS) 2022 Book Prize.
FIDA Uganda wishes you the best in every step of your journey as you keep conquering the world!
#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
Rape culture refers to social norms that seek to normalize and undermine sexual abuse and the attitudes that enable it.
When we express entitlement over women’s bodies simply due to how they choose to present themselves, we are engaging in rape…
#FIDAU
wrote to the vice chancellor of Islamic university addressing our concerns relating to the imposition of mandatory pregnancy testing on women students.
Our position is based on Article 33 of the constitution of the republic of Uganda, which prohibits discrimination…
Creating opportunities for individuals to actively challenge gender norms is crucial in realizing a gender-just society with and for young people.
Generation Gender partners have convened for a training on Gender Transformative Approaches.
#Graduation
🎓💐
Today is a special day for
#FIDAUg
as several of our members and staff are receiving their post graduate diploma's in legal practice! 🎉
By continuing their legal education, our graduates are empowering themselves and their communities through the services they…
Congratulations to one of our own
@elayzabeth
who was elected Secretary General at the recently concluded Board of Directors elections at the
@LaspnetUg
annual general meeting.
Best of luck.
FIDA Uganda, in collaboration with the Embassy of France, CEHURD and NAPE will be implementing a project titled: 'Towards an Intergenerational and Creative Ugandan Feminist Movement.'
#FIDAUganda
This morning we met our Partners Strategic Initiative for Women in Greater Horn of Africa
#SIHANetwork
and
@KCCAUG
and signed a joint MOU Partnership with Women in Leadership, to Protect women vendors better in Kampala.
#GenderEquality
#FIDAU
Staff are currently undergoing a 3-day training under the PISCCA project. It is intended to equip the coalition leaders to effectively drive and create intergenerational feminist movements around Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and climate change.
#FIDAUAT50
Today
#FIDAU
was fortunate enough to host our dear stakeholders and partners at our new permanent home!
We also came together to celebrate 50 years of
#FIDAUganda
and unveil our new
#FIDAUAT50
logo!
We commemorated the occasion with fruitful discussions, food and…
#FIDAGenderMoot2023
The teams have been hard at work making their arguments to the judges at our inaugural ’National Inter-University Gender and Human Rights Law Moot Court Competition’ at Cavendish University!
Stay tuned for more updates from our afternoon session!
#EndFGM
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
0.3% of Ugandan women have experienced FGM as part of cultural practice and the prevalence within certain regions found North East of the country can be as high as 60%.
80% of Ugandan…
#FIDAUganda
This Friday 10th September 2021
#JoinUs
for the "The Lawye'sr Mental health and Well-being webinar", starting at 3:00pm.
#GenderEquality
For all
#WomensDay2024
#MovieScreening
📽️🎬
Women's Day is right around the corner and
#FIDAUg
has a series of events and activities planned to ensure everyone is in on the fun!
First up we have a movie screening at Century Cinemax Acacia Mall! Invite your friends and loved ones for…
#FIDAUganda
Success story
#With
interventions in Kapchorwa
#Together
with
@ActionAid
officials, we met to discuss ways to advance
#GenderEquality
for the protection of rights for women and girls against the dangers of (GBV) Gender Based Violence countrywide.
FIDA-U is privileged to be part of the High level symposium on SGBV. December 9th at Sheraton Hotel, stay tuned to our socials for updates on the discussion!
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Social Justice is Social Equity! At
#FIDAU
we work to create equity by ensuring legal aid is accessible and available to those often marginalized from services due to their gender or socio-economic class. We all have the power to create social Justice!
#WorldDayofSocialJustice
"Safeguarding policies allow your organisation to be more efficient in reaching out to the target communities, ensuring that substantive equality and gender justice is realised." - Ms. Solome Nakeweesi (
@SonaKimb
)
Youth are an important limb in fostering
#IntergenerationalSolidarity
to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal. Here's what
@PeshPoni
has to say on maximizing the potential of all ages.
The
#NationalDialogueonDisability
Is this Monday!
The Dialogue will center on promoting Inclusion & Accountability for the protection of the rights of Women & Girls living with Disabilities in Uganda.
Keep an eye on our socials next week for live updates on this event!
#MaputoProtocolAt20
#PanelDiscussion
This morning
#FIDAU
is holding a dialogue commemorating 20 years of the Maputo Protocol.
The panel discussion will center on The Maputo Protocol as a Catalyst for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Uganda and Beyond.
#FIDAUganda
We continue to inspire Women groups countrywide, to intervene in their challenges. The Country lockdowns, have forced many Women to return to their villages in Pader- Pajule and Gulu due to unpaid rent, lack of food and Gender Based Violence as a result of the virus.
Today morning our Advocacy Manager Elizabeth Kemigisha was on Bethany TV reiterating our message in the statement we & 14 other NGOs issued last week, sharing our concerns with the recent list of convicts that were pardoned by the Head of State through the prerogative of Mercy.…
Our
#WCW
today is Dr. Olive Namutebi the Executive Director,
@albinismumbrell
who highlights the plight of people living with albinism in Uganda through creating awareness, countering stereotypes and amplifying their voices.
#Albinism
#Inclusion
#FIDAUganda
#FIDAU
is excited to announce the PISCCA mentorship program!
The program aims to arm young women with the skills needed to hold duty bearers accountable on GBV, climate change, SRHR and bodily autonomy.
Click the link to start your application:
#FIDAU
extends congratulations to Agather Atuhaire on winning the "European Union Human Rights Defender" Award for her outstanding work as a journalist and human rights defender.
Thank you for using your voice to shine a light on injustice.
#FIDAUStudentsChapter
🎓
#FIDAU
Advocate and head of membership Patience Ayikoru speaking to some of the benefits students stand to gain by joining our student chapters at
@MakerereLaw
.
“We wanted to start a students chapter so that young people could know about FIDAU and get…
#FIDAUStudentsChapter
🎓
Join
#FIDAU
this Thursday for the launch of the Makerere University FIDA-UG Students’ Chapter! 🎉
🗓️| Thursday 14th September 2023
⏰ | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Lower Auditorium, Makerere University School of Law.
#FIDAUganda
community dialogues with women on land rights, succession and ownership are
#underway
at the FIDA Iganga office, in Kidago Sub-County Headquarters - Iganga district.
#GenderEquality
for all
The GBV Coalition of the PISCCA project completed a two-day training today on organisational capacity development. The organisations each developed an action plan for key steps to take within the next year in order to strengthen their structures.
#InterGenGBVCoalition
No one should demand money, favours or sex in exchange for our services.
To report an incident reach us on:
safeguarding
@fidauganda
.org | +256776987002
In 2020, out of the 21,222 people we reached,14,914 were women.
Don't hesitate to call or WhatsApp us when in need of legal aid and representation services.
#FIDAUganda
Day one on Strengthening Safeguarding of
#FIDAU
has come to an end. Ms. Solome (
@SonaKimb
) took us through an insightful and engaging session on the importance and principles of
#safeguarding
With support from
@IDLO
, FIDA-U's CEO shares experiences on people centered justice at the World Justice Forum (WJF) taking place at the Hague, in IDLO's session on people-centered innovations in community justice.
#FIDAUganda
Through provision of quality essential legal aid to vulnerable people, we have enhanced access to justice for women, men, boys and girls, who have experience violence in hard to reach areas in both Kaabong and Karenga districts.
#GenderEquality
#EUHoMsinKaramoja
#FIDAUMootCourtCompetition
The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda), in conjunction with the International Association of Women Judges, Uganda (IAWJ-U) is organizing a moot court competition with university students, dubbed the ’National Inter-University Gender and…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
SGBV is a leading factor that contributes to poor mental health among women and girls in Uganda.
As we commemorate
#WorldMentalHealthDay
may we be reminded of the importance of combating SGBV and rape culture and supporting victims who are struggling…
🧵
#DisabilityInclusion
#FIDAU
is implementing a Disability Inclusion GBV initiative project in Arua, Kampala and Moroto district.
During the Monitoring visit in Moroto, the team paid a courtesy visit to the District Police Commander - Afande Mugabi Peter. (1/4)
Why be ordinary when you could be EXTRAORDINARY!
This week let us encourage Women and Girls to break free of gender norms and societal expectations to pursue their talents and strive for independence!
#MondayMotivation
#FIDAUMootCourtCompetition
The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda), in conjunction with the International Association of Women Judges, Uganda (IAWJ-U) is organizing a moot court competition with university students, dubbed the ’National Inter-University Gender and…
Congratulations to Fida Uganda Senior member Ms. Laura Nyirinkindi! 🎉
The United Nations Human Rights Council has appointed Ms. Laura Nyirinkindi as a New Member of the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls.
Ms. Laura was the Chairperson of the Board of…
Start your career at
#FIDAU
!
We still have several positions remaining for competent and experienced candidates.
If you have yet to apply take a minute to scroll through some of the detailed adds on our website and submit an application:
#WomensDay2024
💐
#InvestInWomenAccelerateProgress
💪
#FIDAUg
CEO Lillian Byarugaba Adriko who emphasizes the importance of using one's voice as individuals and as collectives to shed light on inequality and to fight for our rights in the spaces we occupy.
Happy Women’s Day!
Today, we launch the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (
#NAPBHRLaunch
) that will offer specific guidance on the application of business and human rights principles in the Ugandan context. Join us live on
@ntvuganda
at 10:00am for the launch.
In collaboration with
@sihanet
, FIDA Uganda will be hosting a Twitter space this evening on the Succession (Amendment) Act, focusing on the Hits & Misses.
Set a reminder through the link below and be a part of the conversation:
#FIDAUspace
#HumanRights
Another
#FIDAUSuccessStory
> A team in Lwengo, in the company of 2 Community Development Officers, settled a land and property dispute between the owner's children and his (3) three wives.
#GenderEquality
The right to equality for an adequate standard of living is apparent to all
We are delighted to introduce the dedicated individuals who form the board of FIDA-Ug. ⚖️
Committed to the core values and mission of institution, our board members bring a wealth of diverse expertise and experience to guide us towards implementation of our mandate.
Their…
#LegalAid
Together with
@IDLO
, we are bringing legal aid to a group greatly in need: Women Market Workers!
In a locus mediation at Bivamuntuyo Market in Kalerwe, we helped our client retrieve her market stall. For our client, this means that she can continue to sustain herself…
#GenderJusticeCoreGroup
Next week,
#FIDAU
will be hosting the first in person meeting of the Gender Justice Core Group of the Legal Empowerment Network!
The group will focus on developing/promoting legal empowerment mechanisms that enhance access to justice for women & girls.
At
#FIDAU
our doors are always open for victims and people in need of legal aid. Visit us during the hours listed or make use of one of our lines to make your voice heard.
#freelegalaid
#speakup
#EndTheStigma
In March, The
@mofpedU
proposed the merging of 8 wealth creation funds including UWEP into a single pool to be implemented under the parish model under the Ministry of Local Govt from July 2021.We join
@UWOPA
& the women's movement to
#OpposeTheMerger
#SaveUWEP
.See statement.
#FIDAUPrefectsTraining
#LeadershipTraining
We are excited to announce that today FIDA-UGANDA in partnership with MEMPROW have convened a leadership training program tailored for female prefects from a few high schools.
This unique initiative aims to cultivate an environment…
Exciting news!
🌟 Join us for the High School Female Prefects Leadership Training on Oct 28, 2023
Theme: "Equipping the Next Generation of Women Leaders."
Empowering our future leaders!
Organized by
@FIDA_Uganda
and
@MEMPROW1
.
#WomenLeaders
#LeadershipTraining
#FIDAU
Extends sincere thanks to Patience Poni Ayikoru for volunteering her legal expertise and moderation skills to help us out as a co-host at the
#FIDAU
2022 Annual General Meeting.
#FIDA
is Honored to have been granted: "NGO Observer Status" At the 75th Session of the African commission on Human & Peoples Rights.
We look forward to applying our knowledge and experience to spotlight issues of access to justice for women, girls and marginalized groups.
#HappyNewYear
🎉
The
#FIDAU
team wishes you a happy new year!
At precisely the moment you feel like giving up, victory is always within reach. Remember this moving into the New Year.
#FIDAU
at
#CSW2023
We extend sincere thanks to H.E Prof. Rhoda Reddock for sharing her perspective on the importance of enhancing access to tools, education and services relating to SRHR at this years session of the commission on the status of women.
#CSW67
Our Advocacy Manager Elizabeth Kemigisha is in Addis Ababa at the
@AfricanUnion
this morning for the 2nd Africa Business and human rights forum.
Do look out for updates on what this forum seeks to discuss on
#ABHRForum
.
FIDA extends gratitude to partners especially…
#Webinar
🛜
#ThisWeek
🚨
Mark your calendars ‼️
Join
#FIDAU
this Thursday for a webinar aimed at
"Addressing Online Gender-Based violence in the Digital Age" with moderator
@PeshPoni
and panelists: Esther Nyapendi, Abishiag Wabwire and Joel Osekeny.
🗓️ | Thursday, October 5th…
Social Justice is Social Equity!
At
#FIDAU
we work to create equity by ensuring legal aid is accessible and available to those most often marginalized from services, with special focus on women and children.
We all have the power to create social Justice!…
#Appreciation
#SuccessStory
At FIDA-Uganda, we live to ensure that we empower women, promote gender equality and provide quality legal services, all while championing human rights. ⚖⚖⚖⚖
Imagine our joy when we received a gratitude gift from our client. 🥂🎊🎊
On 15th…
@NazmaAkter73
from
@Awaj_fdn
in 🇧🇩notes that Bangladeshi businesses part of global supply chains leave women's specific concerns such as breastfeeding rights & protection from harassment among others unaddressed. She urges centering collective action for women's justice.
#CSW66
Dedicated to all our activists and human rights defenders positivley channeling their desire for change by advocating for Women’s Rights and Gender Justice.
#MondayMotivation
In less than 30 minutes, our partner
@Sihanet
will be hosting a side event at the
#CSW67
under the theme “Perspectives on the Impact of Militarization on Rural Women” at Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN), 11th Floor 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Join us!
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl
A situational analysis into children's welfare in Uganda by UNICEF found that girl children still experience a greater exposure to sexual and gender-based violence as children, with practices such as FGM affecting almost half the population in regions…
Let's go to
#Kapchorwa
as we unite for Gender Justice!
Join us in the
#GenderJusticeRun
on November 11th, 2023, as part of the Generation Gender Project, striving for a brighter, more equal future.
Hosted by
@FIDA_Uganda
, this event will take place at
📍- Kapchorwa Boma…
Tomorrow, we will be joining
@IWRAW_AP
at the
#CSW66
Side Event to launch a Global Tribunal of Women Workers to challenge duty-bearers to account for their role in perpetrating, enabling, or failing to punish rights violations against women at work. 1/3
#RatifyC190