Law and Justice
People across Asia face systemic challenges in resolving their disputes, enforcing their rights, and accessing benefits to which they are legally entitled. Our law and justice programs support Asian efforts to protect the legal rights of vulnerable groups, strengthen dispute resolution processes, and reform dysfunctional laws, policies, institutions, and practices.
Bringing legal advice and representation to Lao citizens
Rule of law is still nascent in Laos. Where legal frameworks or policies exist, Laos lacks effective mechanisms to implement such laws; and there is low awareness of many laws and rights among citizens. The Asia Foundation promotes greater understanding of and access to justice, focusing in particular on legal aid and village mediation in order to ensure that rural and disadvantaged populations are served by the justice system. Working with the Lao Bar Association and Ministry of Justice, we have contributed to building the capacity of the legal profession and empowering citizens to access legal information and rights. The Asia Foundation also supports the National Assembly in their role of monitoring government officials’ adherence to the rule of law.
LAW AND JUSTICE NEWS
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Program Officer, Pacific RISE-CTIP, Papua New Guinea
Deadline: June 4, 2022
Career
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Laos – Legal Aid and Access to Justice
April 20, 2022
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Manila Bulletin highlights HerStory Gender Award 2022
April 11, 2022
Media Coverage
Thai Forensic Science 101
To strengthen criminal justice administration and improve access to justice in Thailand, we helped train more than 100 public prosecutors, forensic police, and other criminal justice officials, and over 200 human rights lawyers. We also supported the reform of laws and regulations governing forensic investigation and produced an acclaimed set of animated films on forensic investigation and evidence that have been adopted as teaching resources by the Office of the Attorney General and the Royal Thai Police.
HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS ASIA
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APAC Cybersecurity Fund
September 26, 2023
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Accelerate My Business Provides Vital Digital Skills for 6000 Women Across Malaysia and Indonesia
2022
Program Snapshot
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Fighting a Pandemic of Misinformation
September 28, 2022
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Asia Foundation Trustees Elected as New Board Co-Chairs of the Henry Luce Foundation
September 14, 2022
Media Coverage
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LeadNext Fellows: Citizens of the World
September 14, 2022
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The Asia Foundation Partners with U.S. Commerce Department to Launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Upskilling Initiative
San Francisco
September 9, 2022
News
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