MyJustice is an access to justice programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the British Council. MyJustice aims to equip people in Myanmar with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to access justice. Much of the work of MyJustice is being delivered by partners with deep understanding and experience of the complex political and social context of Myanmar, including a diverse range of civil society organisations (CSOs). This project aims to support select CSO partners (seven...
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Legal Awareness Strategy Design and Implementation: RFP online
MyJustice is a four year (2015-2019) access to justice programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the British Council. MyJustice aims to equip people in Myanmar with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to access justice. Much of the work of MyJustice is being delivered by partners with deep understanding and experience of the complex political and social context of Myanmar, including a diverse range of civil society organisations (CSOs). MyJustice is committed to...
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Call for Proposals: Community-Based Dispute Resolution & Land Dispute Grant
Given that the majority of people in Myanmar, in common with many other countries, cannot, or do not, use the formal justice system to address their grievances and injustices, MyJustice believes that a rights-based approach to community-based dispute resolution (CBDR) offers the potential to provide forms of access to justice and grievance redress, if developed and delivered sympathetically with the local socio-cultural context(s). MyJustice seeks a partner organisation to develop a pilot CBDR...
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Call for Proposals: Justice Centre Expansion Grant
MyJustice seeks a partner organisation to establish new justice centres in four additional states and regions in Myanmar to complement MyJustice current support to the Yangon and Mawlamyaing Justice Centres. The centres provide legal advice, assistance and representation in civil and criminal matters for the poor and vulnerable, and help raise people’s understanding of their legal rights and obligations, including through collaborations and linkages with community-based paralegals and other...
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