Approximately 3.7 million cases remain pending in Bangladesh as of December 2020.
A 2015 survey found that over half of the married women and girls in Bangladesh had suffered some form of abuse. Less than 3% of these survivors took legal action. Seeking justice without basic knowledge of the legal system is difficult, particularly for women from low-income families.
Upholding the quality of justice services through legal aid and legal awareness, strengthening the capacity of civil society, exercising equal and fair application of the law, promoting transparency in the judicial system, and upholding professionalism in service delivery, in order to ensure smooth access to justice.
IMPACT

USD 41.5 M
recovered through online and alternative dispute resolutions and courts in favour of clients

4.36 million
people provided with human rights and legal education

68,863
cases placed to courts on behalf of people seeking justice, with an 85% success rate
WHAT WE DO
HOW WE DO IT

Legal awareness
Barefoot lawyers conduct interactive legal education courses for women.

Extensive workshop
Trained facilitators provide insight into rights-based issues to community leaders.

Affordable lawyers
Expert panel lawyers provide affordable access to legal representation.
WHY IT WORKS

Amplifying women’s voices
Advocating for legal rights ron the doorsteps of women living in rural areas

Providing access to alternative solutions
Out-of-court settlements and alternative dispute resolutions in accordance with the law

Last mile delivery
347 specialised staff in 410 legal aid clinics across 61 districts in Bangladesh
STORIES
VIDEOS

Opinions on land rights

Bhumi bondhu

Putting the law to work in remote Bangladesh

বাংলাদেশ কি আসলেই আমাদের মাতৃভূমি? (পর্ব - ১)

বাংলাদেশ কি আসলেই আমাদের মাতৃভূমি? (পর্ব - ২)