Justice Defenders @justicedefends
Defending justice with defenceless communities in Africa through legal education, training, and practice. justice-defenders.org Africa-UK Joined March 2009-
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Join us in celebrating #IWD2024 as we reflect on accelearting justice with women in The Gambia's judicial sector. Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=AViiM-…
We’re training paralegals to elevate those facing injustice. Read our feature with @legalPSG to learn how we’re equipping defenceless people to access justice in the most unlikely of places. justice-defenders.org/news/africa-le…
In the Gambia, hundreds of defenceless people are imprisoned because they lack legal empowerment and representation. Read how Justice Defenders is changing this narrative on @legalPSG justice-defenders.org/news/africa-le…
Filled with moments of hope, joy, solidarity, and bravery. You make our work happen. You’ve helped us serve more than 100,000 people since we began and for that, we are truly thankful. See our 2023 gallery justice-defenders.org/2023gallery
Your generosity trains paralegals, serves clients and uproots unjust laws. Continue to invest in our community this #GivingTuesday. justice-defenders.org/donate
pro bono legal services, and offer paralegal training. Click here to learn more about this legal hero and the work he undertakes | africa-legal.com/news-detail/re… #YourAfricaLegal #JusticeDefender #AccessToJustice #LegalAdvocate #LegalRepresentation #KenyaLegal #ProBonoServices
Meet one of our team, William Okumu.
This is not just our story. It’s your story too. Watch our new video! youtube.com/watch?v=7HN3YA…
We're pleased to share that we came first runner-up in the Civil Society Organisation of the Year category at the @NrbLegal_Awards! Thank you to all of our defenders, inside and outside prison gates, for making this possible.⚖️
Justice Defenders has been shortlisted for the prestigious @NrbLegal_Awards as the Civil Society Organization of the Year! We train paralegals within defenceless communities to provide legal services for themselves and others. Because everyone deserves a fair hearing. #NLA2023
Justice Defenders has been shortlisted for the prestigious @NrbLegal_Awards as the Civil Society Organization of the Year! We train paralegals within defenceless communities to provide legal services for themselves and others. Because everyone deserves a fair hearing. #NLA2023
“It’s not unusual for us to work closely with judges but having so many of the world’s most senior judges and chief justices in the room...was incredible.” - Justice Defenders Tim Bisong at Commonwealth Magistrates' & Judges' Association in the UK. shorturl.at/hHUW3
"It’s incredible to see the guards, legal officers, and incarcerated paralegals in a workshop learning and practicing together…You wouldn’t know we were inside a prison at all if it weren’t for the headcount” justice-defenders.org/news/trial-adv…
We're pleased to be holding an international webinar on Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Obstacles and Fostering Reintegration for Formerly Incarcerated Persons in Africa. Join us on 12 October 2023 together with @Nafisika, @celsir_org @INationsNetwork zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Partners Roundtable Forum to explore a collaborative approach in enhancing the administration and access to justice for children. NCAJ reaffirms it’s commitment to advocating for "the best interest of children."
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Before launching & closing off the meeting,the RDC of Kibaale Kasigwa Godwin informed participants that Kibaale ranked No.1 in Bunyoro region in implementation of @GovUganda programs & he hopes that Kibaale will equally be on top of @UNODC_EA programme. #LASPNETUNODCProgramme
Currently,we are launching @LaspnetUganda-@UNODC_EA project titled"Strengthening crime prevention & crimimal justice system in Uganda"at Kibaale District headquarters.All district stakeholders are present or represented @justicedefends @UgandaPrisons #LASPNETUNODCProgramme
Currently happening, is the launching of @LaspnetUganda - @UNODC_EA project titled "Strengthening crime prevention & crimimal justice system in Uganda" in Kakumiro district where all the district stakeholders are present! @justicedefends @UgandaPrisons #LASPNETUNODCProgramme
Today,LASPNET together with @UNODC_EA has kicked off a project"Strengthening Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Programme"with the introductory visits in the 20 project districts starting with Jinja,Iganga,Masindi,Hoima & Kagadi in Eastern & Western respectively @LesaNyambe
people led him to join @justicedefends, a non-profit organization operating in 32 prisons across Kenya, Uganda, and the Gambia. Based in the Makadara office, Okumu and his colleagues aim to ensure that everyone can access justice. They identify vulnerable individuals, provide
Some of these programmes challenge the behaviours that lead to offending and others are treatment plans.This is a hollistic approach in rehabilitation,reformation and reintergration of offenders. #CorrectionalServiceWeek2023
@justicedefends @NrbLegal_Awards Congratulations JD.
@justicedefends @NrbLegal_Awards Congratulations and thank you for the work you do with @PrisonsKe
With the aim of ensuring that citizens don't enter prison and those in prison access justice, #legatum partners are having a collaboration meeting to strengthen their work in the community @Onomohotel.
This noble work reminds me of a line from Mr. Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, “None but ourselves can free our minds.” I just returned from the prison that incarcerated Pres. Nelson Mandela. At the infamous Robben Island, this freedom fighter and his colleagues did the same thing.
"It’s incredible to see the guards, legal officers, and incarcerated paralegals in a workshop learning and practicing together…You wouldn’t know we were inside a prison at all if it weren’t for the headcount” justice-defenders.org/news/trial-adv…
@fngithutha @justicedefends Commendable work,am a beneficiary too. Thanks to Alexander McLean and Justice Defenders team.
@justicedefends Keep up the good work, Justice Defenders (JD). I'm a beneficiary of the same.
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What beautiful work undertaking in our #KenyaWeWant concerning inmates and in Africa at-large. Kudos @justicedefends
We're proud to be featured on @60Minutes this evening. Tune in to learn how we're working to ensure everyone has the chance to tell their side of the story. #60Minutes
6 weeks! 6 episodes! 1 season! In this episode finale of #TheLawHubPodcast, we explore the Protection of Women in Prisons Act with International Consultant & Country Director of @justicedefends in The #Gambia, Tim Bisong. 👉🏾podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… 👉🏾open.spotify.com/episode/3ufrCq…
Dr. Agnes Namukasa, Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (In-Charge Livestock Section at UG. Prisons Farm Isimbi) gives a brief about animal production and daily managerial activities. #VivaUgandaPrisons
Why donate books to the ILBF? Read our new blog post to find out how the latest shipment of 26 boxes of legal texts is allowing @justicedefends in Uganda support inmates gain their LLB under the University of London. ilbf.org.uk/2023/07/justic… #ruleoflaw #diversity #lawstudents
One week ago today, the Group of Friends of the #MandelaRules met on the occasion of #MandelaDay to discuss the impact of climate change 🌎 on #prison & offender management. You missed it⁉️ A summary & recording 🎥 is available here ▶️ bit.ly/3Dt7Lrs #prisonersMatter
Unity of Purpose! A friendly football match between #Prisoners, @justicedefends and @UNODC_EA in Uganda! #NelsonMandelaDay2023. Grateful to @UgandaPrisons for making this happen 🤝. Truly, because … #PrisonersMatter. @jbyabs @NLinUganda @UNinUganda @ph_meissner @UNODC
What an incredible week! Witnessed captivating football matches between a team of prisoners & a combined team from @UNODC_EA in Uganda & Justice Defenders. The remarkable skills & talent showcased sports as a pathway to crime prevention & rehabilitation. #nelsonmandeladay