3157: Steward Women Boosts Justice Access in Raja Through Free Legal Aid and Mediation

We focus on how Steward Women is expanding access to justice in Raja through free legal aid and community-based dispute resolution. Legal Aid Officer Alice Bogere explains the organisation’s services for survivors of gender-based and conflict-related violence, why lack of awareness remains a major barrier, and how mediation and arbitration are helping resolve minor disputes quickly where courts are overstretched. She also highlights rising GBV cases, the limits of statutory courts, and ongoing efforts to educate communities during the 16 Days of Activism.