Legal Rights for Women

a) Equality and Non-Discrimination- Women are entitled to equal status, protection and rights under the law including the right to vote, hold public office and sign contracts.

b) Protection Against Violence-Rights include freedom from domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment. This often includes specific, confidential procedures for recording statements in cases of sexual assault.

c) Property and Inheritance-Women have the right to own, manage and inherit property independently, preventing unjust loss of assets through marriage or tradition.

d) Reproductive and Health Rights-These include the right to make decisions regarding their own body and reproduction, including access to abortion and healthcare services.

e) Workplace Rights-Rights include equal pay for equal work, fair wages, protection against discrimination and in many jurisdictions, maternity benefits, such as paid leave.

f) Family Law Equality-Rights within marriage, divorce and child custody, including the prohibition of child marriage.

g) Access to Justice-The right to free legal aid, legal representation and equal access to judicial services.

Our Strategies

• Legal Literacy and Education- We educate women on their rights regarding property, marriage and work to combat misinformation and marginalization.
• Access to Justice- We ensure that women have the ability to use legal services, such as legal aid, representation and in some cases, formal, informal or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Economic Rights Enforcement- We work to secure land, property and inheritance rights which are crucial for women's economic independence and stability.
• Structural Reforms- We implement legal, policy and institutional reforms to remove gender-based discriminatory laws and ensure enforcement.
• Overcoming Marginalization- We address deep-rooted cultural and social norms that restrict women's rights and agency.