BRAC Social Development, Human Rights and Legal Services programme aims to promote greater awareness of social, political and economic issues. The programme staff provide assistance to community members whose rights are being seriously infringed. BRAC believes that women must be aware of their legal rights to protect themselves from discrimination and exploitation, and be encouraged to take action when their rights are infringed. To take such steps, women often need external assistance, such as the help of a lawyer or the police. BRAC feels that it should and can assist poor women obtain access to these services, either through legal aid clinics, by helping women report cases at the local police station, or when seeking medical care in the case of acid victims.