The Fair Justice Initiative
Accra, Ghana
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The Fair Justice Initiative is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on justice & legal aid, human rights, mental health +3 more.
The Fair Justice Initiative is a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation based in Accra that works primarily with inmates of Nsawam Medium Security Prison. It provides pro bono legal representation and advice in criminal law matters, including cases of prosecutorial misconduct, unfair trials and human rights infringements. It also runs a farm to supplement prisoners' food, vocational and art training, and mental health support. Its stated aims are to combat discrimination against current and former inmates, ensure equal access to legal representation, and improve conditions of confinement in Ghanaian prisons.
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Legal Clinic
Justice & Legal aid · Ghana
Pro bono legal clinics at Nsawam Prison that interview inmates, select cases for representation and provide legal advice.
Farm Project
Poverty & Hunger · Ghana
A farm at Nsawam Medium Security Prison that grows vegetables and other food to supplement inmates' meals.
Vocational and Art Training Programmes
Employment & Skills · Ghana
Vocational and art training for inmates, aimed at creative expression and skills for reintegration into society.
Mental Health Programme
Mental health · Ghana
Support for inmates coping with the challenges of incarceration.
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Ghana School of Law, Fidelity Bank Ghana
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