Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation

Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation works to enhancing access to justice for marginalized communities. LRF will also revised and updated its membership.

Dastageer Legal Aid Network, Pakistan

Vision: Accessing Justice for all. Mission: To provide quality legal aid services to women, juvenile and marginalized communities and ensure efficient, responsive, inexpensive, expeditious and accessible justice for all. Introduction and Background
Dastageer Legal Aid Network (DLAN) is a not for profit network based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was established du

ring implementation of grant “Access to Justice for Vulnerable Population in Pakistan” launched in 2013 by The Asia Foundation and supported by Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), US Department of State. Under this grant, Dastageer Legal Aid Centres (DLACs) were established in 13 judicial districts in Pakistan i.e. Karachi, Hyderabad, Jacobabad, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Swat and Quetta. The grant was implemented by a group of 13 organizations, 13 law firms and 65 independent lawyers across Pakistan. DLACs have provided legal aid, legal assistance and psycho-social support to the women, victim of gender base violence, minorities and person with disabilities who are unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system in Pakistan. Its member organizations provided legal aid to 5,732, legal assistance to 12,510, Psycho-social support to 3,632 and provided legal assistance telephonically to 16,420 persons across Pakistan. During 2021, it was mutually decided that these 13 DLACs will be converted into a legal aid provider’s platform as Dastageer Legal Aid Network, Pakistan. Legal Rights Forum (LRF), one of the active implementation partner of TAF in Sindh, was nominated to be the founder host of this Network on voluntarily basis due to LRF’s potential and vast experience in managing networks besides providing legal aid to the children, women and marginalized communities; and its proactive role in ongoing struggle for institutionalization of legal aid mechanism, improving criminal justice system and strengthening the rule of law since 2007. The senior management of LRF discussed the matter in detail and decided to host this network and re-strategize it. LRF has recently revised DLAN vision, mission and scope of work . Recently, LRF has re-launched the Network in association with its members in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Larkana, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and Islamabad; it has now 9 organizations, 9 law firms and 45 independent lawyers across Pakistan. DLAN members are providing Legal aid, legal assistance and rehabilitation and re integration services to prisoners including women children, persons with disabilities, Transgender and minorities. It is also raising awareness on human rights, civil liberties, counseling in legal procedures and even representation in court at all levels. DLAN is also addressing challenges in justice sector such as inhuman prison conditions/judicial lockups, lengthy pre-trial detentions, illegal detentions, and long trials.

31/01/2026

Malik Tahir Iqbal Arain Advocate views on 3dyas SmartCon 2026 Rotay Conference.

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26/05/2025
Legal Rights Forum (LRF), in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh, successfully...
26/05/2025

Legal Rights Forum (LRF), in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh, successfully organized the "Youth Mental Health & Substance Reliance Awareness Initiative" in Hyderabad.

This impactful event aimed to educate and engage youth on critical issues related to mental health, substance abuse prevention, and the importance of emotional well-being. Featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, and community engagement activities, the program was a step toward building a healthier and more aware young generation.

Barrister Kamal, Director Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation sharing his views and vote of thanks to 2nd Legal Aid Coordinat...
18/03/2025

Barrister Kamal, Director Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation sharing his views and vote of thanks to 2nd Legal Aid Coordination Meeting participants. This is organised Legal Rights Forum and supported UNODC Pakistan

Barrister Kamal Khan, Director, Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation Shairing his views regarding Legal Provision in DLECsFollow us on others Social Media:Facebook...

Ali Raza, Deputy Governer Rotary International sharing his views during Legal Aid Coordination Meeting.
05/03/2025

Ali Raza, Deputy Governer Rotary International sharing his views during Legal Aid Coordination Meeting.

Kamal Khan, Khalid Javeed and Shahbnam advocates during Legal Aid Coordination Meeting by Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation
05/03/2025

Kamal Khan, Khalid Javeed and Shahbnam advocates during Legal Aid Coordination Meeting by Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation

05/03/2025

SSP Shahla discussing Legal Aid Coordination Meeting.

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Kazi Nazeer Ahmed, IG Prisons and Correctional Services Sindh, emphasized the need for an institutionalized Legal Aid me...
03/03/2025

Kazi Nazeer Ahmed, IG Prisons and Correctional Services Sindh, emphasized the need for an institutionalized Legal Aid mechanism in Sindh. This mechanism would provide essential support to prisoners who are also awaiting fine amounts and shourty bounds. He said in Legal Aid Cooperation meeting by Legal Rights Forum and Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation supported by UNODC Pakistan.

"STRENGTHENING JUSTICE TOGETHER!Legal Rights Forum (LRF) & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) collaborated...
02/02/2025

"STRENGTHENING JUSTICE TOGETHER!

Legal Rights Forum (LRF) & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) collaborated to organize legal awareness sessions for Under Trial Prisoners (UPTs) in Shikarpur.

Empowering UPTs with knowledge of their rights & the justice system.

Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation team also part of this initiative.

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"STRENGTHENING JUSTICE TOGETHER!Legal Rights Forum in collaboration with United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)...
30/01/2025

"STRENGTHENING JUSTICE TOGETHER!

Legal Rights Forum in collaboration with United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) successfully organized legal awareness sessions with Under Trial Prisoners (UPTs) in Sukkur!

Empowering UPTs with knowledge of their rights and the justice system!

Grateful for our partnership with UNODC in promoting access to justice and human rights!
Dastageer Legal Aid Foundation

29/01/2025

لیگل رائیٹس فورم جی CEO ملک محمد طاھر اقبال صاحب اُمیدوار براء میمبر سندھ بار کونسل ساؤتھ جن جی ملاقات سابقہ ATC جج محترم جناب محمد ابراھیم سومرو, ADDP شعیب ابراھیم ، عقیل ابراھیم سومرو ایڈووکیٹ ، کمال خان ایڈووکیٹ نور علی میرانی ایڈووکیٹ ملاقات دوران کرمنل جسٹس سسٹم بابت گفتگو کئی وئی۔

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