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@supports (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px white) { .stat-number { -webkit-text-stroke: 1px white; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }} @supports (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px black) { .justice-h1 { -webkit-text-stroke: 3px black; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }} @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { @supports (-webkit-text-stroke: 1px black) { .justice-h1 { -webkit-text-stroke: 2px black; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }} } CBS 60 Minutes features Justice Defenders. LEARN MORE →Donate →Why Justice?Our ModelThe ImpactAbout UsLatest NewsDonate →Defenders of the defencelessTraining paralegals and lawyers within defenceless communities to provide legal services for themselves and others. Because everyone deserves a fair hearing.Donate Now →Hear from our founder about why we exist. And our bold vision for the future."There can beNo Peacewithout peace, and there can beNo JusticeWiThout Justice"- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Why Justice?From Uganda to the United States, we are living amidst a global justice crisis.The lack of access to justice impacts 5.1 billion people worldwide – with effects on families, communities, and society at large. Three million men, women, and children are being held in overcrowded prisons without a trial. Countless voices are lost in the noise. But we are listening. Get the Facts →About UsA common cause with unlikely allies, creating remarkable possibilities for good.Founded in 2007 as African Prisons Project, Justice Defenders is a movement from all walks of life. As a registered UK charity and US nonprofit working across three African countries, we are a community of prisoners, prison officers, lawyers, judges, and allies. Unlikely companions, working together for justice.Meet THE Defenders →Our ModelLegal education, training, and practice with communities in conflict with the law.Some things can only be seen through eyes that have cried. So we work within defenceless communities to offer world-class law degrees, paralegal training, and free legal services to those without. Our defenders are protecting rights while addressing wrongs. Learn How it works→Legal aid session for remands at Luzira Prison, Uganda.The ImpactTransformation of Justice300+auxiliary paralegals running legal practices at 26 prisons in Uganda, Kenya and The Gambia.71,600imprisoned clients without access to justice, served with free legal advice.21,600incarcerated clients released and returned to their families as a result of our work.298,000attendances by incarcerated people at legal awareness sessions.Latest NewsAnderson Cooper features Justice Defenders on 60 Minutes."I don't get involved in most organisations that I report on after the story is done. But this is something I've seen first hand, and I cannot tell you how impressed I am by the people involved." - Anderson Cooper.As Seen inThe unlikely activists. Reforming the criminal justice system from behind prison bars. Stories24.2.2022Browse All Stories →Our PartnersIn the spirit of solidarity and radical inclusion.Lives are lost waiting for justice to arrive. We accelerate progress alongside governments, NGOs, national prison services, funders, the judiciary, universities, and the wider legal fraternity.Break the chainsof injustice.Join the Defenders →Contact UsCareersGet InvolvedPrivacy PolicyFollowFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeNewsletterThank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Justice Defenders is a registered charity in England and Wales – No. 1121764. Justice Defenders (USA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – EIN 36-4787320.‍WEBSite by Whiteboard© 2020 Justice Defenders