Lawyer and human rights advocate Nicolás Laino discusses how poverty, violence, and inequality contribute to women’s criminalisation. He shares stories from his work as a public defender in Argentina, the importance of early, gender-sensitive legal aid, and how lawyers and policymakers can better support women behind bars. Nicolás also highlights global efforts to train legal professionals and include people with lived experience in shaping justice.
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Photo essay - women in prison in Argentina - drug offences:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/07/argentina-drug-offences-women-jails-photo-essay
Grassroots Justice Network:
https://grassrootsjusticenetwork.org
UN Legal Aid Principles and Guidelines:
https://www.penalreform.org/issues/pre-trial-justice/4716-2/legal-aid-principles-guidelines/
https://legalempowermentfund.org
The Woman in the Line movie: