Lígia Lubrino Dias Fonseca

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Ligia Fonseca é uma proeminente advogada e profissional jurídica cabo-verdiana que se formou na Universidade de Lisboa em 1987. Tornou-se a primeira presidente feminina da Ordem dos Advogados de Cabo Verde de 2001-2004 e tem exercido advocacy^[2] na Praia desde 1991. Ao longo da sua carreira, tem feito contribuições significativas para a legislação cabo-verdiana, coautorando o “Guia dos Women's rights^[1]” e ajudando a redigir códigos legais críticos, incluindo o Código das Empresas Comerciais e o Código Penal. É casada com Jorge Carlos Fonseca e tem sido reconhecida pelo seu trabalho pioneiro no law^[3], incluindo a receção da Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique de Portugal em 2017. Fonseca é amplamente respeitada como percursora dos direitos das mulheres e do desenvolvimento jurídico em Cabo Verde.

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1. ↑ Women's rights ( Women's Rights ) The women's rights movement has its roots in the French Revolution, with early advocates such as Olympe de Gouges and Poulain de la Barre challenging gender inequalities. Women's suffrage was progressively won globally between 1893 and 1939, with international conventions such as CEDAW establishing normative frameworks for gender equality. The Maria da Penha Law in Brazil in 2006 marked significant progress in combating domestic violence and protecting women's rights. Persistent challenges include educational disparities, discrimination and gender bias in employment and social roles. The movement emphasises the recognition of women's biological and cultural identities, seeking not only equal treatment but also the right to be different. Efforts continue to combat systemic inequalities, promote inclusive education and ensure full civil, political and socio-economic rights for women in various dimensions of society.

2. ↑ advocacy. Lawyers are legal professionals who represent individuals and organisations in legal matters, playing a crucial role in the administration of justice. Originating from the Latin term "ad vocatus", they have traditionally held significant status in several countries. In Brazil, becoming a lawyer requires passing a rigorous two-stage exam with challenging pass rates. The legal profession emerged from liberal movements in the early 19th century, with law schools established to serve political agendas. Lawyers have specific competences, including exclusive legal rights, and are governed by ethical codes. They can specialise in different areas of law and serve in various roles, such as defence lawyers, public defenders and volunteer legal assistants. The profession is regulated by national bar associations, which oversee professional conduct and discipline.

Lígia Lubrino Dias Fonseca (Wikipedia)

Lígia Arcângela Lubrino Dias Fonseca (Beira, 24 de agosto of 1963) is a advogada cabo-verdiana e antiga primeira-dama de Cabo Verde, entre 2011 e 2021.

Lígia Fonseca
Lígia Fonseca
Primeira-dama of Cape Verde
Period	9 de setembro of 2011 9 de novembro of 2021
President	Jorge Carlos Fonseca
Predecessor	Adélcia Pires
Personal details
Nome completo	Lígia Arcângela Lubrino Dias Fonseca
Birth	24 de agosto of 1963 (61 anos) Beira, Moçambique
Nationality	moçambicana
Alma mater	Universidade de Lisboa
Cônjuge	Jorge Carlos Fonseca (c. 1989)
Filhos(as)	3
Profession	Advogada

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