In this notebook we learn about the the process of creating 'briefers' to accompany victims during the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). These 'briefers' aided victims before, during, and after they testified by providing psychosocial support and legal support.
Le projet Nouvelles Tactiques pour les droits humains est à la recherche de gens et d'organismes intéressés, compétents et équipés pour prêter main-forte à la traduction des documents et du contenu de notre site vers d'autres langues que l'anglais. Quiconque souhaiterait s'occuper d'une section ou une autre de notre site web est prié de communiquer avec nous à l'adresse suivante : newtactics [at] cvt [dot] org. Merci.
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notebook: Expanding Access to Justice: The Instituto Pro Bono in São Paulo
Until a few years ago, there were no legal firms in Brazil that offered free services to people in need. The Pro-Bono Institute has created a new legal tradition in São Paolo, convincing major law firms to donate their legal services and connecting them with NGOs in need of legal services. The Institute has recruited about 140 lawyers and is offering a variety of free services to all kinds of NGOs, including support for important human rights cases.

