The much-awaited Africa Regional Congress of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) with the THEME: MAPUTO PROTOCOL AND WOMEN IN AFRICA: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AS A VITAL TOOL FOR ACCELERATION.begins tomorrow at Barcelona Hotel in Wuse 2, Abuja.
Below is the programme of events.
DAY 1: Thursday 24th August, 2023
1Arrival & Registration: 12 noon – 6.00 pm.
Welcome Reception: 6:30 pm – 8.00 pm.
DAY 2: Friday 25th August, 2023
OPENING CEREMONY: 10.00 am – 12 noon.
Chairperson: Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Representative to Nigeria & ECOWAS
Keynote Speaker: Her Excellency Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Former First Lady Ekiti State
Moderator: Rhoda Tyoden, Former Country Vice President, FIDA Nigeria
Opening Prayers
▪ National/FIDA/Women Anthems,
▪ Welcome Address – Joy Ejim, FIDA Regional Vice President Africa [North & West]
▪ Chairperson’s Remarks
▪ Goodwill Messages:
Carolina Rios Villota, President, International Federation of Women Lawyers
(FIDA).
President, Nigerian Bar Association
Representatives of African Union, ECOWAS, etc
▪ Keynote Speech – Digital Technology and Gender Equality: Maputo Protocol and African Women In Focus
▪ Vote of Thanks – Eliana Martins, Chairperson, Africa Regional Congress Planning Committee
Question & Answer Session.
1ST PLENARY SESSION 12:20 pm – 1:20 pm
Maputo Protocol @ 20: The Journey So Far
Question & Answer Session
1:20pm-3.00pm Health Break/Jumat Service – Hajia Laraba Shua’ibu
Venue: Maitama Islamic Center Plot 120, Nile Crescent, Maitama
2ND PLENARY SESSION 3:05 pm – 5:05 pm.
Gender Justice and the Rule of Law – The Place of Inclusion and Digital
Technology
Question & Answer Session.
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Cultural Night
DAY 3: Saturday 26th August, 2023
3RD PLENARY SESSION 9.00 am – 10.00 am.
ICT & Digital Education: The Way Forward.
Question & Answer Session
Practical ICT Session 10:10 am – 11:10 am.
Question & Answer Session.
4TH PLENARY SESSION 11:20 am – 12:20 pm.
Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Technology,
Information and Finance Strategies.
Question & Answer Session.
FIDA Africa Empowering Women 12:25 – 12:45 pm.
Question & Answer Session.
5TH PLENARY SESSION 12:50 pm – 2:20 pm.
Business Meeting/Country Reports – Country Representatives
Question & Answer Session.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm- Health Break
FIDA Africa Promoting Women’s Health – 3:30 pm – 5.00 pm
Outreach/Advocacy Visit to FIDA Abuja Ward (Gwarimpa Hospital).
Free Health Checks – Hallmark Insurance HMO Health Services Limited
7.00 pm – 10.00 pm – Formal Congress Dinner & Awards Night.
DAY 4: Sunday 27th August, 2023
9.00 am – 12 noon – Thanksgiving Service.
Venue: Assemblies of God National Worship Center, By Michika Street,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Area 11, Garki Abuja.
12:05 pm – 12:30 pm – Health Break/Lunch
12:35 pm – 2.00 pm – Fireside Chat: The FIDA Africa of our Dream
Comments, Questions & Answers Session.
2:05 pm – 2:30 pm – Formal Closing Ceremony
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