IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP RESEARCH (JPSLR )

E-ISSN 2504-883X
P-ISSN 2695 2432
VOL. 9 NO. 2 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/jpslr.v9.no2.2023.pg11.28

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International Federation of Women Lawyers and Domestic Conflict Management in Rivers State, Nigeria, 2010 – 2022

Iyke-Ibe, Ugochi Margaret and Ogele, Eziho Promise

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Abstract

The study examined the role of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in domestic conflict management in Rivers State, Nigeria, 2010-2022. FIDA, since its inception, has been involved in managing domestic violence against women in various communities. Domestic violence comes in different forms which can be verbal, physical, religious, economic or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive/covert abuse, and economic deprivation. Definition, awareness, perception and documentation of domestic violence vary widely from place to place and have changed over time. Presently, domestic violence has become so common, but underreported because of cultural support. The study adopted feminist theory as its theoretical construct. The study relied on a triangulation method as a data-gathering technique. The analysis of primary data was produced through a structured questionnaire. The content analysis technique was used in the secondary data. The study unravelled that the culture of patriarchy, male chauvinism and anarchy has undermined the rights of women and the outcome of this is the exploitation and marginalization of women in the affairs of development both in the private and public spheres. Hence, the study recommends amongst others that government should establish and fund counselling centres at the community, and local government levels and employ professional counsellors to help victims of domestic violence.

keywords:

domestic, feminism, FIDA, violence, women.

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