Democracy & Legal Aid Centre - DLAC

16/12/2025

At a recent symposium on research into media and civil society framing of gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, stakeholders from government, media, civil society, and development partners came together on the last day of to reflect on how narratives shape justice and accountability.

Ms. Harriet Chiggai emphasized the need for better coordination, ethical and survivor-centered reporting, and moving research beyond reports into policy, institutions, and communities. Gender equality, she noted, is not charity it is justice, leadership, and development.

12/12/2025

Happy Jamuhuri Day!

03/12/2025

GBV is often discussed through the lens of women’s experiences, but it affects men and women alike.

In this video, one of our resident advocates Emily Muriguh highlights the need for inclusive conversations that acknowledge every survivor.

02/12/2025

Over the weekend, Justice Pamoja and the Githurai Social Justice Center hosted a Legal Aid Clinic as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Community members, NGOs, advocates, and student law societies came together to learn about GBV, ask questions during an interactive Q&A session, and access one-on-one legal aid consultations with experienced lawyers.

Events like this ensure that everyone knows their rights and has access to justice.
JusticeForAll

02/12/2025

On 27th November, DTSK, UDPK, and CBM Global convened a collaborative workshop to review and refine the Easy Read version of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.

Stakeholders explored the key provisions of the Act, analysed the Knowledge Gap Report, and discussed practical ways to strengthen accessibility so that every person with a disability can better understand their rights.

This work is an important step toward ensuring that the law is clear, inclusive, and empowering for all.

🔗 The Easy Read draft is available through the link in our bio or you can access it on https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5jjubqvU/qFaJP5GWRa1Z5xNybEMOpg/view?utm_content=DAG5jjubqvU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

DisabilityRights

01/12/2025

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20/11/2025

Yesterday, we celebrated World Men’s Day by honouring men and boys with disabilities and the caregivers who support them.
The new Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 strengthens their voice, guarantees representation, and protects their rights, including employment, legal capacity, healthcare access, and tax exemptions for caregivers.
Inclusivity isn’t optional. If space isn’t given, we must rise and create it.
Pamoja tunahusiana.

19/11/2025

13/11/2025

Our acting CEO recounts her experience at the 2025 African Network of National Land Institutions

"I had the honour of meeting Dr. Turad Senesie who is the Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, Sierra Leone during the October 2025 African Network of National Land Institutions (ALIN) conference held in Freetown. With me is Miss Naomi Lora a senior Lands Officer in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Malawi.
During the conference that was on security of community land rights, it came out that land reforms in Africa are not a walk in the park. More so promoting community land rights at the regional and national levels requires a champinion. Dr. Turad Senesie has been that champion and has managed to have a National Land Policy in place, undertake legal and institution reforms by bringing together country land actors including the Paramount chiefs who oversee land land management in the community land areas."

13/11/2025

The 5th National Land Institutions Regional Conference on Securing Community Land Rights in Africa was held from October 14th - 16th 2025. Here's what our acting CEO had to say
"I represented Democracy and Legal Aid Center (DLAC) which a human rights advocacy institution. DLAC holds that land rights are basic human rights and that to empower the marginalized persons in the communities, community land rights must be secured through having pro communities land policies and laws in place."

11/11/2025

Over the weekend ,DLAC attended the Healing Hangout by the , a social club that centers mental wellness and well being. It is held on every second Saturday of the month where young people gather to have conversations regarding mental health. It is a space that allows young people to unwind, connect with their inner child and have insightful conversations.

11/11/2025

Today, Democracy and legal aid centre (DLAC) were able to attend a stakeholder meeting by the National Gender and Equality commission and on a bill that seeks to actualise the two thirds Gender rule in parliament. The meeting reviewed the bill seeking public scrutiny and suggestions on feasibility,actualisation and also emphasis on the importance of the bill. The journey of gender inclusion particularly women in elective seats and positions of leadership in general was highlighted ,from the cultural to financial barriers that have made it difficult for women to vie for seats both electoral and nomination. The act seeks to demand and create channels for the gender rule to be enforced.