The LRC aspires towards a fully democratic, equal society. Our goals are to promote justice using the Constitution‚ build respect for the rule of law‚ and contribute to socio-economic transformation within South Africa and beyond.
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We do not provide legal advice per se for human rights defenders at risk or in danger, however we have become well known because of our work litigating regionally (especially in Africa but also in South America) on land rights issues affecting indigenous people
MELS provide pro-bono legal consultation services on environmental and resources laws to communities and CSOs members.
The NCHRD-U has a protection fund which among others provides emergency legal services to Human Rights Defenders at risk that need urgent legal support which includes bail, bond, mediation, follow ups and verification of any legal issues, legal representation f
As a frontline advocacy, the NUPL is united and committed to render competent legal services, with the use of one’s legal education, skills, training, knowledge and experience, to the marginalized sectors for upholding and promoting their rights and freedoms.
Lawyers for Communities and the Environment specializes in human rights and environmental law in Africa in pursuit of both social and environmental justice.
