The Guardian (Nigeria)

Imo FIDA seeks support to prosecute pro bono cases for indigent women, children

- From Collins Osuji, Owerri

IMO State chapter of the Internatio­nal Federation of Women Lawyers ( FIDA) has urged good- spirited individual­s, non- government­al and corporate organisati­ons, among others, to partner with the associatio­n in its efforts to promote, preserve and protect rights of women and children, especially the vulnerable.

This was as the associatio­n had, during its just concluded week, held Yard Sales and Exhibition Fair as a means to raise fund to prosecute pro bono cases for indigent women and children.

Speaking during the event, the Imo FIDA Chairperso­n, Ndidi Val- Okeoma, reiterated that the associatio­n, under her leadership, would remain committed to the protection, promotion and preservati­on of women and child rights in the state.

She disclosed that within the year, the associatio­n had handled over 70 cases with issues ranging from domestic violence, child defilement, wrongful widowhood practices, and much more.

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