Legal Aid Project of Uganda Law Society
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The Legal Aid Project is an NGO established in 1992 by Uganda Law Society to enable indigent, marginalized & vulnerable persons access quality legal aid service
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "The situation becomes even more concerning as we enter the electoral season, which history has shown is often characterized by blatant human rights violations, including violence, torture, arbitrary arrests, and suppression of civil liberties. During…
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "When we talk about redefining the justice system, it’s crucial that police officers are not only trained in legal procedures but also deeply familiar with the prevailing culture and traditions of the communities they serve. Cultural competence can make a…
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "The Legal Aid Project relies entirely on donor funding, making its sustainability a pressing concern—particularly in light of the growing demand for legal aid services. According to the 2024 Justice Needs and Satisfaction Survey by HiiL, 95% of Ugandans…
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "Legal aid must be recognized not as a charitable endeavour but as a core component of justice delivery in Uganda. Failure to promote access to justice for all undermines our social, economic, and political development and deepens inequality."…
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "A total of 333 advocates (186 male and 147 female) actively participated across 10 regional coordination centres including Kampala, Jinja, Moroto, Gulu, Soroti, Masindi, Kabale, Kabarole, Arua, and Mbarara. Their contribution underscores the growing…
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: Receive our distinguished Keynote Speaker for our Pro bono Summit 2025. Welcome to the ULS House, Advocate @nowaraga #RedefiningCriminalJustice
#ULSProBonoWeek2025: "The current government legal aid efforts are limited to capital offenders through state brief and even then, only once their cases are cause-listed. This system excludes the vast majority of justice seekers and highlights the urgency for meaningful reform…
Comrades, all the ProBono Week's activities culminate today. We have set up Free Legal Aid centre at every LAP clinic across the country - members have gathered there across the country to support the public. We are also have a National Key Stakeholder Engagement called the…
HAPPENING NOW: Picture moments at the ongoing 15th Annual Pro bono Week Summit at the ULS House. #ULSProBonoWeek2025 #RedefiningCriminalJustice
HAPPENING NOW: Our 15th Annual Pro bono Summit 2025 ongoing at the ULS House. To follow the event live, use the links: ZOOM us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Event ID: 815 1500 0210 Passcode: 932361 YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/Yvex9J5f1… X: x.com/ug_lawsociety #ULSProBonoWeek2025…