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Initiative for Legal Aid (ILA)

Programme

Research, Policy and Advocacy Programme

Generating evidence that informs public debate, strengthens legislation, improves governance and supports evidence-based advocacy.

Programme overview

The challenge and our response

Evidence-based research is essential for effective legal reform and policy development. Through this programme, ILA generates knowledge that informs public debate, strengthens legislation, improves governance, and supports evidence-based advocacy.

The programme undertakes legal, policy, governance, and socio-economic research to identify systemic barriers to justice and recommend practical reforms. Research findings are translated into policy briefs, legislative recommendations, advocacy campaigns, publications, and stakeholder dialogues.

Programme photography

Photographs from this programme will be published here once ILA supplies images cleared for public use.

What we deliver

Key Interventions

  • Legal research
  • Governance research
  • Policy analysis
  • Legislative reviews
  • Legal reform studies
  • Public opinion surveys
  • Justice sector assessments
  • Position papers
  • Policy briefs
  • Research publications
  • Stakeholder consultations
  • National policy dialogues
  • Evidence-based advocacy campaigns
  • Monitoring implementation of legal reforms

Programme results

What we measure

ILA reports against these indicators. Figures are published once verified for the reporting period they cover.

  • Figure to be verified

    People reached

    Individuals reached through legal aid, legal awareness and community outreach activities.

  • Figure to be verified

    Legal consultations

    Legal advice and counselling sessions provided to individuals seeking assistance.

  • Figure to be verified

    Cases handled

    Legal aid cases opened and managed by ILA legal staff.

  • Figure to be verified

    Cases resolved

    Cases concluded through representation, mediation or alternative dispute resolution.

Programme results, project records and publications for this programme will appear here as they are finalised and released.

Work with ILA

Partner on Research, Policy & Advocacy

ILA welcomes collaboration with institutions seeking to strengthen justice, rights and governance outcomes in South Sudan.