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, Government Portfolio, Pacific RISE-CTIP, Palau
Deadline: December 17, 2023
Career
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Program Officer, CSO Portfolio, Pacific RISE-CTIP, Palau
Deadline: December 17, 2023
Career
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Studi Sikap Publik Terhadap Penerapan Keadilan Restoratif di Indonesia
August 7, 2023
Publication
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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The New York Times Covers Local Partner HAkA’s Women Forest Defenders
November 30, 2023
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The Asia Foundation Launches Book on the Accomplishments of Women Forest Defenders in Indonesia
November 28, 2023
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The Asia Foundation in Mongolia Receives Order of the Polar Star, Highest Civilian Honor
Ulaanbaatar
November 22, 2023
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Announcing the 2030 Climate Champions: Young Leaders for a Brighter U.S.-China Future
November 20, 2023
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The Asia Foundation Co-Hosts 2023 Australasian Aid Conference
Canberra
November 17, 2023
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Small and Mighty Steps for a Sweet, Green Future with Lastiana Yuliandari
November 16, 2023
Video
Let’s Read, our free digital library,
is helping children learn at home.
Learn about our Covid-19 efforts.
Let’s Read, our free digital library, is helping children learn at home. Learn about our Covid-19 efforts.