Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc - HLAF

Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc - HLAF A non-government organization that forwards the rights, welfare, and well-being of vulnerable people
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We are a lean organization composed of staff coming from diverse backgrounds with different expertise. We have lawyers, social workers, community organizers and other professionals. The age of our staff is as varied as our background: we employ young staff as well as senior citizens. We have staff from the LGBT community; we have a staff who is a member of an indigenous community; we have a staff

with a disability; and we have single moms as well. Our lawyers are trained and experienced alternative lawyers who are adept in both traditional practice and meta legal tactics in order to achieve the foundation's goals. Our training methodologies are appreciated and recognized by duty-bearers from both the local government units and the national government agencies to be effective and efficient. Our beneficiaries had been showcased by different groups and organizations including media
organizations. Our foundation is the only organization that works for the reintegration of ex-detainees into their families and their communities. Our staff are experts, and are in demand resource persons in the fields of Juvenile Justice, Restorative Justice, Case Management, Reintegration, Community Organizing, Criminal Justice Reform and Criminal Law.

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For your feedbacks, suggestions and recommendations, please email us at [email protected]. For complaints and grievances against our staff, personnel, interns and volunteers please email [email protected] or [email protected].

📢 WE ARE HIRING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT 📢The Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) is looking for an Assistan...
17/06/2026

📢 WE ARE HIRING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT 📢

The Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) is looking for an Assistant Program Officer (must be based in Metro Manila) who is passionate about child rights, juvenile justice, community organizing, and social justice work.

If you have strengths in project management, technical writing, public speaking, and community engagement, and are eager to support programs that protect the rights and dignity of marginalized sectors, we encourage you to apply.

📩 Send your CV and cover letter addressed to Atty. Aubree Sadural, HLAF Executive Director

📧 [email protected]
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026 (or until the position is filled)

Join us in building programs rooted in justice, compassion, and meaningful change!

66 persons deprived of liberty complete journey as new paralegal aides in Pasig City From May 14-16 and May 21-22, 2026,...
28/05/2026

66 persons deprived of liberty complete journey as new paralegal aides in Pasig City

From May 14-16 and May 21-22, 2026, we facilitated a paralegal aide training for sixty (60) persons deprived of liberty from the male dormitory and six (6) persons deprived of liberty from the female dormitory.

Throughout the sessions, persons deprived of liberty learned the fundamentals of law, the rights of the accused, criminal law basics, the flow of trial, modes of release, plea bargaining in drug cases, and even practical skills such as writing simple letters and affidavits and speaking publicly.

We were reminded that empowering persons deprived of liberty with legal knowledge does not only help them understand their own cases, but it also equips them to assist fellow persons deprived of liberty inside the facilities.

We extend our gratitude to JSUPT Lloyd Gonzaga, JCINSP Girlie Haber, and the whole personnel of the Pasig City Jail Male and Female Dormitories for their unwavering support and commitment to jail decongestion and the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty.

For three meaningful days, we facilitated the learning of more than one hundred eighty (180) Bureau of Jail Management a...
21/05/2026

For three meaningful days, we facilitated the learning of more than one hundred eighty (180) Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Officers from Region V in a capacity-building training focused on strengthening knowledge and practices on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Good Conduct Time Allowance, and Reintegration towards achieving jail decongestion in their respective facilities.

We concluded the training with a simple Mental Health webinar, a reminder that while our officers continue to serve with dedication and resilience every day, their well-being also matters.

We thank our partners, Ateneo de Naga University - Ignatian Legal Apostolate Office, and the whole BJMP Regional Office of Region V, especially to their Regional Director JCSUPT Elena Rocamorra; Assistant Regional Director for Administration, JSSUPT RAMIL S VESTRA; Asst.. Regional Director for Operations, JSSUPT PIO C ROSERO; Regional Chief of the Directorial Staff, JSUPT RAMMEL L BONAVENTE; Chief Regional Legal/Paralegal Officer, JCINSP (Atty.) REX B SIANO; Acting Chief for Welfare and Development Division, JINSP ANITA T ANDUEZA; and, the wardens of the respective BJMP of Region V jails for their invaluable and unwavering support that without these, the event would not be possible.

Together, we continue working towards a more humane, responsive, and restorative justice system for persons deprived of liberty in the Philippines.

Meet our Student Researcher Speakers for Humanizing Reintegration: Student Perspectives on Reintegration and Second Chan...
15/05/2026

Meet our Student Researcher Speakers for Humanizing Reintegration: Student Perspectives on Reintegration and Second Chances 💙

Join us as student researchers share their insights, findings, and realizations on the reintegration of persons restored to liberty in the Philippines.

From Ateneo de Manila University: Angela Faye A. Asuncion and Shanley Nicole A. Cabaguio with the Research Title: “May Pag-asa sa Paglaya: A Look into the Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Women in Metro Manila.”

From De La Salle Araneta University: Kaycee Grace S. Gajudo and Shekinah R. Reyes with the Research Title: “The Impact of Focused Reintegration of Ex-Detainees (FRED) Program on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Persons Restored to Liberty”

Together, they will discuss the realities, challenges, misconceptions, and importance of reintegration and second chances through the lens of student research and lived experiences.

📢 Happening Later, May 15, 2026!
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💻 Via MS Teams
🎟 FREE Registration with Certificates

Register here for free:
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📢 WE ARE HIRING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT 📢The Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) is looking for an Assistan...
14/05/2026

📢 WE ARE HIRING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT 📢

The Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) is looking for an Assistant Program Officer (must be based in Metro Manila) who is passionate about child rights, juvenile justice, community organizing, and social justice work.

If you have strengths in project management, technical writing, public speaking, and community engagement, and are eager to support programs that protect the rights and dignity of marginalized sectors, we encourage you to apply.

📩 Send your CV and cover letter addressed to Atty. Aubree Sadural, HLAF Executive Director

📧 [email protected]
📅 Deadline: May 29, 2026 (or until the position is filled)

Join us in building programs rooted in justice, compassion, and meaningful change!

📢 Happening on Friday with free Certificates!Join us for Humanizing Reintegration: Student Perspectives on Reintegration...
13/05/2026

📢 Happening on Friday with free Certificates!

Join us for Humanizing Reintegration: Student Perspectives on Reintegration and Second Chances — a webinar exploring how students and researchers understand the realities, challenges, and importance of reintegration for persons restored to liberty in the Philippines.

Through the experiences and reflections of student researchers, this webinar aims to promote deeper understanding, restorative justice, and more compassionate communities that support second chances. 💙

📅 May 15, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💻 Via MS teams and Facebook live

Register here for free:
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Pasok mga Millennials in 3… 2… 1… 😭📣Pero real talk — mapa-Boomer, Millennial, o Gen Z man, iisa ang paninindigan: ang pa...
08/05/2026

Pasok mga Millennials in 3… 2… 1… 😭📣

Pero real talk — mapa-Boomer, Millennial, o Gen Z man, iisa ang paninindigan: ang pagtataguyod ng karapatang pantao para sa lahat.

Sa HLAF, walang age limit ang malasakit at adbokasiya. Mula child protection, human rights, hanggang sa pagbibigay ng pangalawang pagkakataon sa mga persons restored to liberty — sama-sama tayong lumalaban para sa dignidad, proteksyon, at hustisya.

Kasi at the end of the day, ang human rights ay hindi lang para sa iilan — para ito sa bawat tao. 🌍🕊️

07/05/2026

Community Empowerment for Building Safer and Inclusive Spaces for Children

Makibahagi sa makabuluhang talakayan tungkol sa pagpapatibay ng proteksyon, karapatan, at kapakanan ng mga bata sa ating mga komunidad.

Sama-sama nating pag-usapan ang papel ng bawat isa sa paglikha ng mas ligtas at mas inklusibong espasyo para sa kabataan. 💙

📢 Mamaya na!Samahan n’yo kami mamayang 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM para sa Usap Tayo: Kwentuhan at Huntahan Series with HLAF with ...
07/05/2026

📢 Mamaya na!

Samahan n’yo kami mamayang 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM para sa Usap Tayo: Kwentuhan at Huntahan Series with HLAF with the theme:

🧒 Community Empowerment for Building Safer and Inclusive Spaces for Children

Makibahagi sa makabuluhang talakayan tungkol sa pagpapatibay ng proteksyon, karapatan, at kapakanan ng mga bata sa ating mga komunidad.

Sama-sama nating pag-usapan ang papel ng bawat isa sa paglikha ng mas ligtas at mas inklusibong espasyo para sa kabataan. 💙

📢 Happening Tomorrow with Free Certificates!Join us for Usap Tayo: Kwentuhan at Huntahan Series with HLAF as we open mea...
06/05/2026

📢 Happening Tomorrow with Free Certificates!

Join us for Usap Tayo: Kwentuhan at Huntahan Series with HLAF as we open meaningful conversations on children's empowerment and justice.

Theme: Community Empowerment for Building Safer and Inclusive Spaces for Youth

In this session, we look back to move forward—examining the realities children faced before the enactment of Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act), and how it continues to shape a more protective and rights-based approach today.

🧠 Session 1 Highlights:
• Situations and cases involving children before the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
• Introduction to the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and its core principles
• Effective and proper implementation of the law
• Community best practices in supporting children in conflict with the law
• Understanding the roles of stakeholders in building safer, inclusive spaces

Let’s strengthen our role as a community in protecting and empowering our children 💙

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Address

Pasig

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+6326348720

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