The International Bar Association recognized three lawyers for their professional accomplishments at its recent annual conference.
Arfat Selvam, a former president of the Law Society of Singapore, received the Pro Bono Award for her long-standing dedication to access to justice. The association credited her with institutionalizing pro bono work within Singapore’s legal profession. Egyptian attorney Hoda Abdel-Moneim was granted the Human Rights Award for her advocacy concerning women’s and children's rights. Her daughter accepted the honor on her behalf as Abdel-Moneim remains imprisoned in Egypt. Oluwafunke Adeoye from Nigeria was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer. She was commended for founding the non-profit Hope Behind Bars Africa, which provides legal aid to thousands of incarcerated individuals.
The awards ceremony was held in Toronto.
Arfat Selvam, a former president of the Law Society of Singapore, received the Pro Bono Award for her long-standing dedication to access to justice. The association credited her with institutionalizing pro bono work within Singapore’s legal profession. Egyptian attorney Hoda Abdel-Moneim was granted the Human Rights Award for her advocacy concerning women’s and children's rights. Her daughter accepted the honor on her behalf as Abdel-Moneim remains imprisoned in Egypt. Oluwafunke Adeoye from Nigeria was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer. She was commended for founding the non-profit Hope Behind Bars Africa, which provides legal aid to thousands of incarcerated individuals.
The awards ceremony was held in Toronto.
