International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)

The Nigerian affiliate of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) was established in 1964 to promote, protect, and preserve women’s and children's rights, interests, and well-being. With the previous award, FIDA supported the adoption and implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in select states in Nigeria and trained women lawyers to use and activate the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and Laws (ACJLs) at the federal and state levels, respectively, thereby increasing their effective use and strengthening the criminal justice system to reduce corruption. With this award, FIDA continues to provide legal education on the ACJA, ACJLs, and other anti-corruption legislation to its members. FIDA also trains nonjudicial officers, including chief registrars and court bailiffs, whom the criminal justice system has neglected. It advocates and provides technical support for practice directions and the review of ACJLs in states where the essential elements for a successful anti-corruption fight are missing. This includes a gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) test of aspects of the law that affect women and the poor. The award contributes to On Nigeria's goal of reducing corruption and strengthening accountability, transparency, and participation.

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) was created in 1944 to promote, protect, and preserve the rights, interests, and well-being of women and children. The Nigerian affiliate, established in 1964, is supporting the adoption and implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in select states in Nigeria, thereby increasing the possibility of effective utilization and strengthening of the criminal justice system to reduce corruption. It provides continuing legal education on the ACJA and other complementary anti-corruption legislation to its 2,500 members, and creates awareness among key stakeholders on the benefits and proper utilization of the Act. The project is expected to contribute to improving the government’s ability to effectively respond to corruption by strengthening the capacity of legal professionals to enforce core elements of the ACJA that support the anti-corruption agenda.