Legal Aid is a Right, Not a Privilege, with Nicolás Laino

Today Lawyer and human rights advocate Nicolás Laino discusses how poverty, violence, and inequality contribute to women’s criminalization. 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.To learn more about some of the issues touched upon in this episode, visit womenbeyondwalls.org/nicolasPhoto essay - women in prison in Argentina - drug offences: theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/07/argentina-drug-offences-women-jails-photo-essayGrassroots Justice Network: grassrootsjusticenetwork.orgUN Legal Aid Principles and Guidelines:penalreform.org/issues/pre-trial-justice/4716-2/legal-aid-principles-guidelines/https://legalempowermentfund.orgThe Woman in the Line movie:imdb.com/title/tt27698095/Follow Women Beyond WallsOn Instagram: instagram.com/womenbeyondwallsOn Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/women-beyond-walls/On BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:x4hfl72t7456bi2w2ocajb6c