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Indonesian Women's Association for Justice and Legal Aid Institute / Lembaga Bantuan Hukun Asosiasi Perempuan Indonesia untuk Keadilan (LBH-APIK)

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The Indonesian NGO, LBH APIK has been providing legal support for women and campaigning for the recognition of their legal rights for many years. Established in 1995 by the prominent feminist lawyer, Ms Nursyabani Katjasungkana, LBH APIK combines legal aid, research and advocacy in its work to establish a legal system in Indonesia that guarantees equity of treatment for women and men.

In general, LBH APIK adopts a two-prong approach which provides free legal aid to women who are socially, economically and culturally marginal (covering consultation with lawyers and court costs), while campaigning and advocating in the area of gender and the law.

Indonesia's Women's Association for Justice Pontianak (YLBH-PIK) Project

YLBH-PIK  in Pontianak, West Kalimantan provides legal aid and rights advocacy for migrant women workers. YLBH PIK surveyed individuals in transit centers and at-risk villages to design programs for migrant workers and returnees, which provide information on their legal protections and help them identify legitimate employment opportunities.

AusAID worked with YLBH-PIK to develop a training program aimed at enhancing gender awareness for communities and law enforcement agencies. Training on gender awareness was provided for 58 participants including paralegals, judges, lawyers, police and public prosecutors. A public awareness campaign was also supported, involving TV and radio broadcasts and dissemination of material.

Contact YLBH-PIK by emailing apik_ptk@yahoo.com or calling +62 561 767450. 

Projects implemented in various regions of Indonesia can be found here.

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