INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LAWYER

This study examined the role of women rights lawyer in Nigeria’s national development: A case study of Federation of International Women Lawyer (FIDA). The study adopted the survey design using questionnaire as research instrument. The data was analysed using percentage. The result showed that Women right Lawyers are able to protect women from domestic violence and discrimination through legislation in Nigeria. Women right Lawyer can contribute to improvement of government’s ability to effectively strengthen the capacity of women in legal professionals. Women right Lawyer can promote and preserve the rights and well-being of women and children. Women right Lawyer can advocate for gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) of women in Nigeria. The study recommends that women right Lawyers should make their function and operations accessible to local women suffering from domestic violence and discrimination through legislation in Nigeria. Women right Lawyer should collaborate with government to improve the capacity of women in legal professionals. Women right Lawyer should liase with women affair ministry to preserve the rights and well-being of women and children. Women right Lawyer should be encourage to frequently advocate for gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) of women in Nigeria.