Legal aid and awareness camps designed to improve legal literacy and access to justice.
The Support to Justice Sector (JURE) Project, funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNICEF Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, is set to launch the first in a series of Legal Aid & Awareness Camps under the banner ‘Know Your Neethi’.
The inaugural camp will take place on 1st and 2nd August 2025 at the Badulla Cricket Stadium, offering community members a unique opportunity to access free legal consultations, engage with government services, and participate in interactive legal literacy activities.
This initiative aims to enhance access to justice and promote legal awareness, particularly among underserved and marginalized groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. By bringing legal services directly to the people in local languages, the camp seeks to bridge gaps in legal knowledge and empower individuals to understand and exercise their rights.
The event will feature:
- One-on-one legal aid clinics
- Information booths by government agencies
- Interactive games and forum theatre performances
- Psychosocial support services
The ‘Know Your Neethi’ campaign is part of JURE’s broader mission to strengthen the rule of law and ensure that justice is accessible to all.
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About JURE:
The Support to Justice Sector Project (JURE), is funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka, facilitated by the Ministry of Justice. JURE takes a three-pronged approach to building a modern, efficient, and inclusive justice sector focused on accountability, transparency, efficiency and quality. Falling under UNDP’s flagship portfolio, JURE is a package of support to the justice sector in Sri Lanka and is being implemented in close consultation and partnership with key justice sector institutions and stakeholders.
About UNDP:
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.
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