South Africa is experiencing epidemic levels of gender-based violence, GBV, and victims and survivors of GBV are being grossly violated by the system designed to protect them. Lawyers Against Abuse, LvA works to create systemic change to prevent abuse, protect victims and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. To achieve this, LvA is on a mission to empower victims with direct legal representation; to encourage victims to claim their rights; to catalyse improved system response through targeted impact education; and to support and respect the rights of victims in the process.
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By Lindsay Henson | Executive Director
A key pillar of Lawyers against Abuse (LvA) work is empowering the communities where we work by raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV) and legal rights and remedies in cases of GBV so... Read the full report ›By Lindsay Henson | Executive Director
When Amahle* was 16-years-old, her step-father starting sexually abusing her. He threatened that if she ever told anyone, he would hurt her and/or send her away. The abuse went on for several months... Read the full report ›By Lindsay Henson | Executive Director
In addition to providing crucial legal services to victims of gender-based violence (GBV) as they pursue criminal cases and protection orders / restraining orders against their abusers, LvA also works... Read the full report ›
