Laos programs / USAID Legal Aid Support (GSIA)
(Laos): The USAID Legal Aid Support activity helps Laos promote the rule of law through a more consistent, fair and transparent delivery of justice in accordance with the law and promote- inclusivity of women, the poor, and traditionally underserved populations. The activity works with the Government of Laos (GOL) to improve the country's legal aid system by training legal providers at the central and provincial levels, and enhancing legal awareness and access to legal aid services. The activity also assists with budget advocacy for the government's legal aid fund to ensure that such services are sustained long-term. Legal Aid Support works to reduce the vulnerability to human trafficking among targeted populations in Laos. Training, technical assistance, and professional development of lawyers, judges, and the Ministry of Justice's legal aid officers (at the provincial and district level) better protects the rights of trafficking in persons (TIP) victims or individuals vulnerable to TIP, particularly women and girls. Village mediators learn to improve their skills in victim-centers and trauma-informed services. By supporting the GOL's efforts for Laos to become a "rule of law
Source: IATI activity description, US-GOV-1-72048618CA00001 (2018). The source's own text.
Operated in: Laos.
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| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Asia Foundation (TAF) | implementer | 2019 to 2020 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
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Operated in Laos, 2019 to 2020 4 sources
Scope: country: Laos. Signed by a regional office, but the documents name one country. Medium confidence.
How sure we are: 0.75.
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 to 2020 |
| Stated in a document |
| 4 sources |
Sector profile (computed): Rule of law and human rights 49%; Good governance 20%; Conflict mitigation and reconciliation 14%
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Program key awd:72048618CA00001