Association for Advocacy and Legal Initiatives Trust (Aali)

District

Lucknow

Ranchi

States

Jharkhand

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

AALI's Access to Justice strategy embodies a feminist and rights-based approach to address violations of women and children's rights. This survivor-centric model directly responds to gender and identity-based violence. It includes offering pro bono legal assistance to women and children, coordinating comprehensive multi-stakeholder responses, and prioritizing survivors' well-being, rehabilitation, and socio-economic empowerment. AALI's successful pro bono socio-legal intervention model is extended to district levels, where it provides active technical support and guidance to community-based organizations and lawyers nationwide, promoting replication and scaling.

States

Jharkhand

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

AALI employs the Active Citizenship strategy to foster civil society participation in establishing an egalitarian, non-discriminatory, and rights-centered social environment. Within this approach, AALI engages with diverse groups, including community-based organizations, lawyers, youth, women leaders, teachers' associations, and social workers. The goal is to enhance their understanding of gender equality, bolster legal literacy, and broaden awareness of rights. AALI places special emphasis on empowering women from marginalized backgrounds by equipping them with knowledge about their civil, political, social, and economic rights. This empowerment enables them to assume leadership roles, make informed decisions, and drive positive change within their communities.

States

Jharkhand

Madhya Pradesh

AALI engages in partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both governmental and non-governmental entities, spanning the judiciary, administration, NGOs, civil society organizations, and groups at various levels—national, regional, and local. Their collaborative efforts are directed towards advancing women's rights and enhancing access to justice for women and children. AALI frequently collaborates with public institutions, offering technical expertise and support for the effective implementation of gender-oriented laws and policies.
Furthermore, AALI actively fosters collaboration within civil society to amplify the voices of grassroots women, not only at the national but also at the international level. Concurrently, AALI conducts comprehensive research initiatives to shed light on the real-life experiences and challenges faced by women in various contexts.