Legal Aid & Consultancy Center ( LACC )
Manbhawan, Lalitpur
Legal Aid & Consultancy Center ( LACC )
Manbhawan, Lalitpur
Who We Serve
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) stands as a beacon of hope and justice for Nepal’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. With an unwavering commitment to equality, dignity, and human rights, LACC extends its services to women, children, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and other disadvantaged individuals who often find themselves silenced, overlooked, or denied access to justice. Recognizing the deep-rooted social, economic, and legal barriers these groups face, LACC provides free legal aid, counseling, advocacy, and awareness programs aimed at empowering them to assert their rights and live with dignity. From addressing gender-based violence and domestic abuse to supporting cases of discrimination, inheritance, and property rights, the organization works tirelessly to ensure that justice is not a privilege, but a fundamental right available to all. Through inclusive, community-driven efforts and partnerships with civil society, LACC not only defends the legal rights of the marginalized but also strives to reform the system that perpetuates inequality. It envisions a society where every individual—regardless of their gender identity, ability, caste, or background—has equal access to justice and the opportunity to live a safe, respected, and empowered life.
Women
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) is deeply dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of women across Nepal. For decades, LACC has been a powerful advocate for gender justice, providing free legal services, psychosocial support, and legal education to women who face discrimination, violence, and injustice. Whether it’s cases related to domestic violence, sexual assault, property rights, divorce, workplace harassment, or social exclusion, LACC stands beside women—especially those from marginalized and vulnerable backgrounds—offering them not only legal representation but also hope, dignity, and a voice. By empowering women with legal knowledge and supporting them through every step of their legal journey, LACC helps break the cycle of silence and fear. Through advocacy, legal reform, and awareness programs, the organization works to create a society where women are not only protected by law but are respected, heard, and equally valued. LACC envisions a future where all women can live free from violence and inequality, and where justice is accessible to every woman, regardless of her social, economic, or cultural background.
Children
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) is firmly committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children across Nepal. Recognizing that children are among the most vulnerable members of society, LACC provides specialized legal support, protection, and advocacy to ensure that every child can grow up in a safe, just, and nurturing environment. The organization works tirelessly to address issues such as child abuse, child marriage, trafficking, child labor, neglect, and denial of education—problems that continue to affect thousands of children, especially in marginalized communities. By offering free legal aid and representation, LACC ensures that children and their guardians can access justice without fear or financial burden.
Beyond legal intervention, LACC also engages in awareness campaigns and community outreach to educate families, schools, and institutions about children’s rights, child protection laws, and the importance of creating child-friendly spaces. Through collaboration with stakeholders and government bodies, LACC advocates for stronger policies and better implementation of child rights frameworks. Its child-focused programs are built on compassion, accountability, and empowerment, aiming to give every child the opportunity to live a life free from harm, full of promise, and rich with opportunity. For LACC, protecting children is not just a legal obligation—it is a moral duty and a crucial step toward building a just and inclusive society.
LGBTQ+ Communities
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) is a strong ally and advocate for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ communities in Nepal. In a society where individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities often face discrimination, stigma, violence, and exclusion, LACC provides a safe and supportive space where they can seek justice without fear. Through free legal aid, counseling, and advocacy, LACC works to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals—whether it involves cases of identity-based violence, family rejection, workplace discrimination, legal recognition, or denial of basic services.
LACC recognizes that the struggle for equality for LGBTQ+ people goes beyond legal representation. That is why the organization is deeply involved in raising awareness, sensitizing communities, and promoting inclusive legal reforms that affirm the rights of sexual and gender minorities. By partnering with grassroots activists, civil society, and human rights defenders, LACC amplifies LGBTQ+ voices and ensures they are heard in legal, political, and social spaces.
With compassion, courage, and commitment, LACC envisions a Nepal where everyone—regardless of who they are or who they love—can live with pride, equality, and justice. The center continues to stand beside the LGBTQ+ community in their fight for visibility, respect, and the full protection of their human rights under the law.
Persons with Disabilities
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) is deeply committed to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nepal. Recognizing the multiple layers of discrimination and exclusion that people with disabilities often face—whether social, economic, legal, or institutional—LACC provides free legal aid, representation, and advocacy to help them access justice and claim their rightful place in society. From issues related to accessibility, education, employment, inheritance rights, discrimination, and abuse, to fighting for inclusive laws and policies, LACC stands firmly with individuals living with physical, mental, sensory, and intellectual disabilities.
LACC not only addresses individual legal cases but also works proactively to raise awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities, challenge harmful social attitudes, and promote systemic change. Through community outreach, legal literacy programs, and policy advocacy, LACC empowers people with disabilities to understand their rights and to speak out against injustice. The organization also collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure that government and public institutions uphold the principles of equity and inclusion as outlined in national laws and international conventions like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
By centering dignity, respect, and equality, LACC envisions a future where persons with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of life—where their voices are heard, their rights are protected, and their abilities are recognized and celebrated.
Other Marginalized Individuals
Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC) is dedicated to promoting justice, equity, and human rights for marginalized individuals and communities across Nepal. This includes Dalits, Indigenous groups (Janajatis), Madhesis, people from geographically remote or economically disadvantaged areas, and those who are socially excluded due to caste, ethnicity, religion, language, or socioeconomic status. These groups often face systemic discrimination, limited access to legal resources, and deep-rooted social inequalities that prevent them from fully participating in society. LACC steps in to bridge this gap by offering free legal aid, legal counseling, representation, and rights-based advocacy, empowering them to challenge injustice and assert their fundamental rights.
Through legal empowerment programs, community outreach, and public awareness campaigns, LACC ensures that marginalized individuals are informed about the laws that protect them and are equipped to defend themselves against exploitation, abuse, or denial of justice. The organization also works to influence legal reform and policy implementation so that laws are not just inclusive on paper but are actively enforced in practice. By listening to the unheard and advocating for the unseen, LACC strives to create a more just and inclusive society where no one is left behind, and every individual—regardless of their background—has equal access to justice, dignity, and opportunity.
