September 22, 2026
Why nonprofits’ legal aid models fail survivors of gender-based violence
Legal awareness alone cannot protect survivors of gender-based violence. Funders and nonprofits must ensure sustained legal representation.
Gatha G N is chief programme officer at Awaaz Leadership Labs. Previously, she worked with the Centre for Social Justice, focusing on systemic challenges informed by grassroots realities in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Jharkhand, and strengthening access to justice for marginalised communities. Gatha currently serves as a trustee on the board of the Centre for Social Justice.
Access to justice, human rights
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