International Federation Of Women Lawyers

http://www.34thfidaconvention.org Dear Colleagues, As the President of FIDA it is an honour for me to cordially invite you to the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) 34th Convention taking place in Lagos Nigeria from the 20th – 25th November 2011. This Convention with the Theme: Women through the Ages and Sustainable Empowerment will examine the progress women have made and look at how best to improve their welfare and status. The Sub-themes and Topics include: (i) Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (ii) The role of Government on Women Empowerment (iii) Women’s Legal Status and Rights – improving women’s property, inheritance and land rights (iv) Gender justice through equal opportunities (v) Women in Decision making bodies (vi) Mentoring for Sustainable Empowerment of Women, Social and Economic. Country Reports will be received and speaker suggestions will be welcome. Registration will soon begin and details will be sent out soon. Please be informed that the Chairperson of the Constitution Amendment Committee is Dr. Anamah Tan of Singapore and your proposals for amendment should be sent to Anamahtan@yahoo.com I look forward ...