LAW Foundation

LAW Foundation participated in the training program at Lawyers for Lawyers from September 21-27, 2025. In this training program advocates from around the world (South America, Asia, South Asia, and Africa) defending LGBTQIA+ rights gathered in the Netherlands for an intensive week of learning, connection, and solidarity.

This transformative program brought together legal defenders from around the world to build critical skills for their challenging work. We learned about secure documentation practices to protect sensitive evidence and developed digital and physical security protocols. Sessions on psychosocial wellbeing equipped us with tools to sustain their vital work while managing stress and trauma exposure.

The week included visits to & Loeff, Rijcken, International Criminal Court, and networking with Dutch organizations championing equality, and a powerful discussion about the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage in Aruba and Curaçao. From handling challenging client situations to understanding Amsterdam's LGBTQIA+ history, every session reinforced one truth: legal defenders are stronger together. Special thanks to Juliette Auffret and deep gratitude for the transformative week for Lawyers for Lawyers (Sophie De Graaf)

Justice Innovation 101 – Program Highlights

From 20–23 September 2025, CNLU’s Pro Bono Club, in collaboration with Awaaz Leadership Labs, organized Justice Innovation 101 — a four-day experiential program designed to build skills in justice entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and community engagement.

On 22 September, 25 students from CNLU visited LAW Foundation in Patna for an exposure session. The discussions focused on:

Legal aid for prisoners and undertrials

Mental health interventions in custodial settings

Rehabilitation and reintegration of marginalized groups

The interactive session included case studies, Q&A on prison mental health, and conversations on pressing local issues such as eve teasing, waterlogging, infrastructure, and awareness on mental health.

On 23 September, students showcased their innovative solutions through presentations, ranging from community-led awareness campaigns to evidence-based advocacy. LAW Foundation panelists shared feedback to encourage practical and scalable approaches.

The program closed with reflections, certificate distribution, and a shared commitment to carry these solutions forward over the next three months.