Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD) is an autonomous, non-profit, non-governmental organization established on May 29, 1995 to work for the protection, promotion and enjoyment human rights. In order to eliminate all forms of discrimination, FWLD uses law as an instrument to ensure the rights of women, children, minorities and all other marginalized groups. The organization was started with the combined effort of seven founder members for the eradication of the discriminatory laws, and to domestically and effectively implement the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Encouraged by the success achieved, the organization is now working on a number of activities aiming towards protecting the rights of all marginalised groups.

Vision

Forum for Women, Law and Development envisions a world where human rights are fully realized where social injustice and discrimination are eradicated, and where equality prevails.

Mission

Our vision can be achieved by constantly working to change the discriminatory laws and the discrimination embedded in society and culture. We work on creating institutions and bringing resources to promote the rights of marginalized groups, looking into the cross-cutting effects of laws, and understanding intersectionality. This can be achieved through the implementation of international human rights instruments, and by reforming the structures that deny marginalized groups’ access to development. Our mission is to empower the marginalized and aid in overall development.

Goals

To create and sustain a just and equitable society