In fulfillment of a long-standing item on its agenda, FIDA Ghana in January 1985 established the first free Legal Aid Service in the country particularly for women and children who could not afford legal services of any kind because of their economic condition. These services have now been extended to men. Volunteer lawyers offered counseling, settlement, mediation and court representation.

Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF Ghana) and its partners congratulate the 29 women elected into the next Parliament. Your victory is a victory for women of Ghana. You have fought a good fight demonstrating your capacities as contenders for constituencies, some of which were literally ‘no go’ areas for women. Some ofRead More

FIDA – Ghana is in the process of constructing a Legal Aid Centre at Madina to provide free legal aid services to vulnerable women and children. The building is currently at the roofing level. FIDA-Ghana is appealing to the general public, individuals and corporate bodies to donate building materials and furnishing materials in cash orRead More