THE GENDER AND JUSTICE UNIT
A legal empowerment organization that focuses on using the law as a tool for gender equality and social justice in Malawi
" We aim to implement high-quality feminist programs that advance social justice and gender equality in Malawi "
A non-governmental organisation that hones in on legal empowerment as one of the most powerful catalysts for gender equality as well as social and environmental justice through the use of strategic litigation and partnerships, legal research, and strengthening access to justice through pro bono legal representation and advocacy.
The vision of the organization is to see a Malawi with citizens who are empowered and engaged, embracing social justice and gender equality.
GJU works to facilitate the provision of clinical legal services and enhance the involvement of legal professionals in public interest issues through legal research, writing and advocacy. Further, use information and communication technologies to increase access to justice, enhance legal literacy and enable the widespread distribution of socio-legal research.
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MAIN PROJECTS
Enhancing Women’s capacity to prevent and respond to gender based violence through legal clinics
supporting the Malawi IPCC to enhance its accountability, oversight and integrity
digitising and disseminating legal information for an empowered civil society in Malawi and Zambia project
The Gender and Justice Unit GBV Clinic
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