Federation of Women Lawyers
Legal advice and advocacy for women and children
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The Federation of Women Lawyers Lesotho (FIDA) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organisation that provides legal advice and information on the rights of women and children. Established in 1988 by a group of women lawyers and re-registered in 2006, its work spans land and property claims, domestic violence, women's empowerment and children's rights, and it has contributed to legislative reforms such as the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act. In 2022 it received a special mention in the French Republic's Human Rights Prize for its work protecting women textile workers from trafficking and exploitation.
To advise and empower women and children in Lesotho to achieve social justice and self-reliance.
FIDA Lesotho was founded in 1988 by a group of women lawyers to provide legal aid and advance the rights of women, children and other vulnerable groups, and it was re-registered in 2006.
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Federation of Women Lawyers is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Federation of Women Lawyers Lesotho (FIDA) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organisation that provides legal advice and information on the rights of women and children. Established in 1988 by a group of women lawyers and re-registered in 2006, its work spans land and property claims, domestic violence, women's empowerment and children's rights, and it has contributed to legislative reforms such as the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act. In 2022 it received a special mention in the French Republic's Human Rights Prize for its work protecting women textile workers from trafficking and exploitation. Federation of Women Lawyers is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1988.
Federation of Women Lawyers is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
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Quick facts about Federation of Women Lawyers
- What is Federation of Women Lawyers?
- Federation of Women Lawyers is a advocacy & civil rights ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Federation of Women Lawyers Lesotho (FIDA) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organisation that provides legal advice and information on the rights of women and children. Established in 1988 by a group of women lawyers and re-registered in 2006, its work spans land and property claims, domestic violence, women's empowerment and children's rights, and it has contributed to legislative reforms such as the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act. In 2022 it received a special mention in the French Republic's Human Rights Prize for its work protecting women textile workers from trafficking and exploitation.
- When was Federation of Women Lawyers founded?
- Federation of Women Lawyers was founded in 1988.
- Where is Federation of Women Lawyers located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
- Is Federation of Women Lawyers trustworthy?
- Federation of Women Lawyers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Federation of Women Lawyers's website?
- https://fida.org.ls/
- Are donations to Federation of Women Lawyers tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.