Legal Representation of Persons we Serve supported by Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Alight (U) and Danish Refugee Council (DRC) have a MOU to represent refugees in south western Uganda, Fortportal, Kamwenge and yumbe. With financial support from the DRC, LAP-ULS continued to provide legal representation to the Persons we Serve in Rhino and Imvepi Settlements in Arua. The project is being implemented through the legal aid clinic in Arua and the activities thereunder are: Legal representation which includes appearances in courts of law, police and prisons, legal advice and counseling, referral to other partners, and conducting capacity building training for stakeholders. An overall total of 2,453 (1594M, 859F) People were provided with legal assistance among which 435 were represented in courts and police, 236 were supported with legal documentation, 520 were given legal advice and counseling at detention facilities and 1,262 persons of concern were assisted during legal and human rights awareness sessions.
A total of 146 cases were concluded.
