Dear Group,
You have all been silent for awhile, thus I thought I'd share this very interesting publication by
Bankable Frontiers & Omidyar: well done group.
I am curious to know which financial organizations are currently directing their energies to addressing the gender specific legal and cultural challenges raised in the article?
Years ago, I met a Nigerian women's rights advocate who was providing legal aid to women clients due to the domestic violence as well as representing widows in claims against thieving in laws (when the husband died, the vultures came to steal homes, furniture and even kids). When the widows would not show up in court due to having a sick child, they were unable to miss work, or no money to pay transport, this advocate would give them micro loans which usually became grants.
I always thought this advocate was ahead of her time, but in the end, her vision turned out to not be sustainable -- but as the years pass, I continue to believe that legal aid and advocacy is an essential part of the development package.
Or, there will continue to only be justice for those who can afford it. I read once that the opposite of poverty is not wealth; it is access to justice. I don't remember the author.
Hope all in the group are well and enjoying the week.
Best regards,
Jami Solli
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Posted by: Jami Solli <jamisolli@gmail.com>
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