Improving access to justice is an underlying objective of all of IDLO’s work.  In Afghanistan, IDLO has increased access to justice for the poor and disempowered, especially women and children, through support for the Legal Aid Organization of Afghanistan.

IDLO believes that access to the courts is a necessary part of an effective democracy, while access to justice begins with a just society.  The courts protect our rights and freedoms against arbitrary interference, as well as ensure that we do not unlawfully interfere with the rights and freedoms of others.  Implicit in this responsibility is the duty of the courts to ensure equality of access.  Improving and ensuring access to justice is an integral part of all IDLO programs.

For more information about IDLO’s Access to Justice program, contact the Access to Justice Team