NBA, UNICEF launch free legal services for vulnerable children
The NBA and UNICEF partner to provide free legal services for vulnerable children in Nigeria, ensuring access to justice regardless of circumstances. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-unicef-launch-free-legal-services-for-vulnerable-children/
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a partnership to provide free, pro bono legal services for vulnerable children in Nigeria. The initiative, held at an event attended by stakeholders from various sectors, aims to eliminate barriers to justice for children due to poverty, vulnerability, disability or other circumstances.
NBA President Afam Osigwe emphasized that no child should be denied access to justice due to their situation, stating that the collaboration would strengthen the legal profession's capacity and improve referral pathways. UNICEF Representative Wafaa Saeed highlighted the importance of ensuring children's access to justice, describing it as a child-protection, development, and human-dignity issue.
The NBA and UNICEF will focus on enhancing lawyers' expertise in child-sensitive justice, establishing referral networks, and promoting pro bono service within the legal profession.
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