legal aid for key populations robert akoto amoafo ag. executive director human rights advocacy...
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Legal Aid for Key PopulationsRobert Akoto Amoafo
Ag. Executive DirectorHuman Rights Advocacy Centre
Gender Capacity Building WorkshopGHANET
Presentation Order
Background of the desk
How it operates
Challenges
The way forward
LADfKPWas set up under a UNAIDS project to provide
FREE CONFIDENTIAL legal assistance to Key Populations in Ghana as part the UNAIDS support to the HIV and AIDS national response.
The desk started in January, 2013 and ended in October, 2013.
Why LADfKPOnly medical and counseling services
Vulnerable nature of KPs
Unprofessional way of handling cases by some institutions
Lack of knowledge of laws around KPs
Discrimination
The legal status of KPs
What is done with LADfKPLegal consultation
Legal representation through PBLN
Human rights and legal education
Research
How does the LADfKP workWalk into our office/ call the desk
Meet legal team and human rights officers who will hear your complaint
The legal team will advice on the next course of action(eg, initiate investigation, file cases in court, conduct a mediation,, provide representation and make referrals if appropriate)
Some legal fees may be waived upon assessment of reported case
The way forwardLADfKP has been attached to the Human
Rights Clinic of HRAC to continue providing the service
Funding to continue education
Involving KPs to do Legal Work
Our contactOur service providers are available on:
Monday – Fridays @ 8: 30 – 5: 00pm
Call us on 030 27 8733 / 026 619 1054
Send Us Email at [email protected]
Or drop by our office:
House no: F1002/ 2 Kio street Osu Ako Adjei, Accra