Search for Common Ground

PAHUNCH: Strengthening the Poor and Marginalised’s Access to Justice and Security in Nepal

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Description

Pahunch is an innovative 4-year implemented by Search for Common Ground (SFCG), in partnership with the Centre for Legal Research Resource Development (CeLRRd), Human Rights and Community Development Academy Nepal (HUCODAN), and Centre for Security and Justice Studies (CSJS). The program aims to improve security and access to justice for poor and marginalised communities, specifically women, in Nepal.

Objectives

The overall impact of the project is strengthened rule of law in Nepal. The outcome is that poor and marginalised communities, specifically women, will have improved security and access to justice. The project has five outputs: Output 1: Citizens have increased knowledge about existing legal provisions, systems and procedures around security and access to justice. Output 2: Citizen and police have improved trust and mutual accountability. Output 3: Improved responsiveness from the police in providing necessary information and services to the public, specifically the poor, marginalised and the women. Output 4: The poor and marginalised communities (esp. women) have improved access and responsiveness from the formal justice system including the court officials and legal aid. Output 5: The poor and marginalised communities (including women) have increased access to community mediation services.

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Location

The country, countries or regions that benefit from this Programme.

Nepal

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