Legal Action Worldwide
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non‑profit that deploys a network of human‑rights lawyers and jurists across fragile and conflict‑affected region
Company facts
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- Switzerland
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non‑profit that deploys a network of human‑rights lawyers and jurists across fragile and conflict‑affected regions in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The organization delivers legal information, representation, and empowerment to victims and communities confronting human‑rights violations, with a particular emphasis on gender‑based violence, gender equality, accountability, and transitional justice. LAW’s impact is amplified through a four‑pillar strategy—legal aid, strategic litigation, advocacy, and technical assistance—that enables both grassroots support and systemic change. Its reputation is reinforced by coverage in leading international outlets and collaboration with UN bodies, positioning LAW as a trusted partner for transformative legal action.