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January 2, 2005 

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Free legal aid & consultancy

Law Desk

A group of concerned citizens including lawyers, academicians, researchers and development practitioners have united under an umbrella of "Society of Justice" to contribute in some way towards achieving social justice, as espoused in the founding principles of the nation. On their continuous effort a non profit organisation has born recently with the mission of providing a lot of supports to the marginalised sections of our society.

" To work for an equitable and just society where people shall have the opportunity to realise their human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of Bangladesh.... to access their rights and privileges in the society"- with this statement 'Society of Justice' offers following services:

Free legal aid and court advocacy
An experienced team of law practitioner will assist in the devmlopment and service delivery of pro bono legal advisory services to the community. Its legal assistance will include mediation services for family, labour and environmental issues also.

Consultancy
It provides specialised consultancy for the legal as well as all development issues.

Capacity Building
For capacity building and to boost up awareness in legal issues it will arrange training courses, workshops, seminars.Zesearch and publications

It intends to undertake research studies on law, socio-economic issues and especially on human rights, gender and environmental issues.

"Society of justice" is counselled by Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Advocate Humaun Pathan , Dr. Faustina Pereira, Dr. AKM Saifullah , Barrister Sadia Arman, Ayesha Khatoon and others.

In the inaugural program a theme paper was presented to clarify the aims and objectives of "Society of justice". They dream for the following:

*Let us establish dignity of our fellow countrymen. Let's go to them as close as possible and say that it is their rights. That is the bargaining situation and NOT sitting in the queue.
*Let's revitalise the institutions of the poor and seek their role and representations locally and nationally. We must fight against comfort-seekers, who hold these positions and remained divided and isolated.
*Let's start simple, promise all children should start alike, from equal conditions wherever they are. This is the only chance.

Lunched on December 10'2004 with the mission of serving people "Society of Justice" has a long way to go. We hope it will contribute and extend their hand for the marginalised people.

 

 





     
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