On the occasion of December 10 International Human Rights Day and the end of the world campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence", in organization of UNDP and the Foundation of Local Democracy, on 11 December 2015 at 12.00 in front of the Cathedral, the distribution of info materials with contacts of free services operating in BiH related to the provision of basic human rights and freedoms was organized.
In addition lawyers from the Foundation of Local Democracy were available to the citizens, and they were providing pro bono legal advices to interested citizens.
Given that there is a lack of the uniform Law on Free Legal Aid on the state level, in order to provide access to rights and justice through the free legal aid works "The network of free legal aid providers", whose members are organizations from the entire territory of BiH. Next year UNDP will, as always, continue to provide technical, logistical and project support, and their representatives have also took place in promoting the free legal aid services.
It is important- because realization of the one individual right effects the quality of life of individuals and society as a whole, and consequently it prevents the consequences that might arise (economic, social, health, safety ...).
