At the opening of its NEC meeting in Abuja, Country Vice President Eliana Martins outlines urgent reforms spanning security, justice, economic relief and social protection.
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has unveiled an extensive policy agenda aimed at reversing the worsening conditions facing women and children, calling on governments at all levels to adopt a coordinated response to insecurity, poverty and human rights violations.
Presenting the organisation’s position at the opening of FIDA Nigeria’s Second Quarter National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting in Abuja, Country Vice President Eliana Martins urged authorities to strengthen security around schools and communities, intensify efforts against trafficking and online exploitation, improve oversight of IDP camps and expand access to healthcare, education and legal services.
The association also advocated targeted economic interventions to cushion vulnerable households from inflation and unemployment, warning that economic distress is increasing exposure to child labour, forced marriage, exploitation and gender-based violence.
FIDA further called for stronger child protection systems, survivor-centred support mechanisms and policies that empower women economically and politically.
“The safety, dignity and rights of women and children are not merely social concerns,” Martins stressed. “They are fundamental human rights and essential indicators of national development.”
The organisation pledged to continue using litigation, advocacy, law reform initiatives and strategic partnerships to hold duty bearers accountable and advance equality, justice and human dignity across Nigeria.
