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
Girls across South Africa often face the harsh reality of not being safe in their homes or schools, environments that should be protective and nurturing. This lack of safety impacts not only their... Read the full report ›By Lindsay Henson | Executive Director
Recognising that financial dependence on abusive partners often poses a significant barrier for women trying to leave abusive relationships, LvA developed an initiative designed to increase levels of... Read the full report ›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 ›
