Legal Aid & Consultancy Center ( LACC )
Manbhawan, Lalitpur
Legal Aid & Consultancy Center ( LACC )
Manbhawan, Lalitpur
Focused Actions for Justice, Equality, and Empowerment
LACC Nepal is a non-profit organization that aims to enhance women’s and marginalized groups’ access to gender-responsive justice in Nepal.
Access to Justice
LACC is dedicated to enhancing access to justice for women, with a particular focus on marginalized groups. The organization has implemented a range of effective and innovative approaches to improve justice outcomes for these women. Its primary objective is to address all forms of violence against women, including gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices, discriminatory actions, and any violations of women’s human rights. LACC also works to improve access to vital services, such as registration and citizenship processes, for marginalized communities. Additionally, it focuses on the challenges faced by women in the entertainment sector, migrant workers, victims of human trafficking and women employed in the informal sector. LACC strongly advocates for policy reform on the issues of women’s peace and security and supports them to navigate justice pathways.
Human Rights & Good Governance
LACC has been active in conducting awareness campaigns about Human Rights such as SRHR, DRR, and GBV. This has been organized through various workshops, seminars, and the mobilization of trained networks. Furthermore, it works to promote human rights and good governance in Nepal through its various programs and initiatives. It works on human rights and good governance and aims to promote the rights of individuals and communities and to ensure that the government and other actors are accountable for upholding these rights. This includes fighting against corruption and promoting transparency and good governance practices.
Women Empowerment
LACC works with the government in promoting women’s sense of self-worth, their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social changes through equal representation and active participation. Besides, envision the representation of women in all state structures, so that meaningful participation of women can be ensured in all levels of decision-making. Further, it empowers grassroots-level women to understand their rights and the legal system capacitates for transformation. It works to change social norms and attitudes that perpetuate discrimination and violence against women. LACC empowers women to promote the rights of women and provide them with the necessary skills and resources to access justice and live a violence-free life.
Celebrating 39 Years of Progress & Our Achievement
