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UNODC cites DoJ as legal aid access model
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has been recognized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as a model for Southeast Asia in enhancing access to legal aid.
This recognition was given during a UNODC regional workshop in Bangkok focused on improving criminal justice systems and inclusivity in the region.
DOJ Undersecretary Margarita N. Gutierrez, head of the DOJ Action Center (DOJAC), presented the country's initiatives aimed at providing accessible legal aid, especially to marginalized sectors.
Gutierrez emphasized that DOJAC acts as a vital link between the law and the people, ensuring justice is attainable regardless of financial status or knowledge of legal recourse.
Key programs highlighted include the Katarungan Caravan, which delivers free legal aid and services to remote areas, and the Justice in Action Lecture Series, designed to educate the public on their legal rights.
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