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PRLP Grants Program

Results and Achievements

Grant Results and Accomplishments 2014-2018

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Promoting the Rule of Project (PRLP) is a five-year (2013-2018), $15.9 million project that supports the U.S. Government’s strategic foreign assistance priority for to consolidate its democracy to become more inclusive, accountable, and responsive to its people through good governance and protection of . Implemented by Tetra Tech DPK, the Project supports the goals of USAID’s mission to strengthen institutions to promote good governance, the and human rights, and expand space for organizations (CSOs) and the media to support democratic transition. PRLP provides technical assistance, capacity development, and grants to build local capabilities to achieve and sustain the following objectives: • To promote more effective, accountable, and accessible sector institutions • To increase legal , access to justice, and the participation of marginalized populations in target states and regions • To support development of a comprehensive strategy for national rule of • To enhance the capacities of the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO) • To provide support for judicial self/governance and judicial reform • To develop capacity of civil society to engage in public policy development and advocacy.

During the life of the project, PRLP provided 41 grants to 34 different organizations totaling more than $2.5 million dollars. The grants focused on improving access to justice, raising awareness of legal rights, and protecting human rights. Results included improved access to justice for marginalized communities by providing direct services for 5,521 people (2,976/M and 2,545/F), 5,470 legal rights awareness events for 51,204 individuals, and capacity development for 998 community paralegals. Grantees have trained 21,671 individuals (8,564/M and 13,107/F) on , human rights, women’s rights, advocacy, legal service skills, child protection referral systems, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights. Some of the achievements of each grantee are featured below:

GRANTEE ACHIEVEMENTS

Targeted Region/State Initiatives – grants awarded in 2014

Equality Myanmar identified paralegals in Pyay, Mawlamyaing and Hlaing Thayar Township and completed a 9-day paralegal and human rights training for 23 paralegals. They organized an LGBT Network in these three townships and facilitated monthly network meetings. They also provided legal aid support for 264 cases that benefited 806 people and distributed 6,000 pamphlets and posters. In a follow-on grant, Equality Myanmar provided representation for 10 cases, for 140 cases, and documentation support for 78 cases. They organized 3 paralegal experience sharing meetings, 5 monthly coordination meetings, and 1 meeting for the LGBT community. They also produced 2 documentary films and published paralegal/lawyer guidebooks, distributing 71 sets of the film and guidebooks to targeted LGBT groups.

1 Karenni National Women’s Organization (KNWO) established a safe house for victim assistance in Township in where they provided psychosocial support, counseling, and community reintegration for 63 gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. KNWO conducted 8 coordination meetings with local women’s organizations, NGOs, and government departments such as Department of Social Welfare (DSW), Department of Health (DOH), and others. In coordination with local partners, KNWO organized an International Women's Day event for 568 people (M/149 and F/419) from the 7 townships in Kayah State. They completed training of trainers (TOT) on GBV, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and Human Rights for 425 participants (M/141 and F/284) from 28 villages in 7 townships. They also conducted a GBV campaign in 28 villages with 937 people (M/380 and F/557).

EQUAL focused on legal literacy, awareness of rights, legal aid, policy change, and law reform, especially for female sex workers (FSW) in , , and . Equal provided legal representation in 90 cases and legal advice in another 190 cases. Equal trained 6 paralegals who conducted 1,020 outreach visits for pre- mediations and helped 36 clients to access HIV-related treatments who were in custody. Equal also completed 3 FSW research reports that were presented in 3 regional stakeholders meetings.

Phoenix Association. The Promoting Knowledge and Changing Public Attitudes Project focused on enhancing human rights awareness among local communities and improved access to justice through stakeholder dialogues. Phoenix conducted 100 civic training sessions reaching approximately 2,500 participants and 20 basic legal knowledge training sessions for approximately 500 participants. They also conducted a base-line and end-line KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) survey in Hlaing Thayar Township on human rights. In a follow-on activity, Phoenix extended their activities to Shwe Pyi Thar Township, organizing 40 civic education trainings for 953 people (M/454 and F/499) and 10 basic legal awareness sessions for 260 people (M/139 and F/121). The also conducted a legal related KAP base-line and end-line survey in Shwe Pyi Thar, which they combined with the previous findings from Hlaing Thayar and presented to 225 people (M/147 and F/78). Additionally, Phoenix provided informational materials including civic education handbooks and legal service mapping booklets to the public.

BABSEACLE enhanced Clinical (CLE) programs to strengthen legal education reform and support marginalized communities. BABSEA facilitated the placement of 10 final year law students from Queensland University of Technology in Myanmar universities for two weeks to conduct legal English training with over 400 participants including law teachers and law students. BABSEA also placed three International Clinicians in Residence, one in each university for six weeks in and Mawlamyaing, and University of Distance Education in Yangon. Three International Mentors were also assigned for teaching strategic planning, grant writing, and proposals, English language support and CLE development. BABSEA also organized mock trial workshops, a CLE summer school event, interviewing and counseling skill workshops, a CLE mock trial curriculum development workshop, and an ethical practice of client centered lawyering workshop for 423

2 participants (M/95 and F/328). Ratana Metta Organization (RMO) provided legal aid to 50 clients and established a Community Support Group (CSG) with 30 members in Hlaing Tharyar Township. The CSG strengthened legal literacy, improved access to justice, and increased legal awareness of children and women. RMO conducted 13 events for 203 youth (M/74 and F/129) on legal, child, and human rights, health knowledge, special marriage law, drug law, and anti-trafficking in person law. Legal and human rights awareness trainings were also conducted for CSG members to promote their knowledge and capacities.

U Kyaw Myint Law Firm (UKMLF) founded the Yangon Justice Center to provide free legal services, including representation, counseling and advice, and mediation for poor and vulnerable populations in Hlaing Tharyar Township. UKMLF pro-vided representation in 380 criminal cases for 439 beneficiaries, legal advice for 345 persons, and negotiated 16 cases for 37 people. They also provided community-based para- legal training for 62 people and capacity building trainings for junior and paralegals. In a follow-on grant, UKMLF provided representation in 354 cases, legal advice in 614 cases, and mediation/counselling services for 12 people in 6 cases. They also organized 6 legal awareness events for 115 family members of the clients (M/32 and F/83), 6 community-based paralegal training programs for 139 people (M/72 and F/67), capacity building training for 31 junior lawyers and paralegals (M/12 and F/19), and case management training for 20 people (M/8 and F/12).

Mawlamyaing Justice Center (MJC) focused on community outreach, raising legal awareness and building community capacity to support access to justice. MJC organized six community awareness raising meetings in Mawlamyaing, , , , and Chaung Zone Township on issues such as GBV, land law, rights upon arrest, child rights, rights and obligations when borrowing money, and human trafficking for a total of 527 participants (M/269 and F/258). Informational materials were developed and distributed on these issues, including 900 posters and 9,000 pamphlets. MJC completed a follow-on grant that organized 14 community legal awareness meetings in Mawlamyaing, Thaton, Kyaikmaraw, Mudon, Paung, Chaung Zone, and Billin Township on issues including human trafficking, traffic law, land law, drug law, rights upon arrest, GBV, gambling law, borrowing money, and child protection which reached 1,473 people (M/809 and F/664). They provided court representation in 80 cases and distributed 2,100 legal awareness promotional posters, as well as 21,000 pamphlets, 2,818 exercise books, 1,217 key chains, and 1,268 T-shirts.

Independent Mon News Agency (IMNA) trained 33 citizen journalists (M/23 and F/10) and 13 investigative journalists (M/8 and F/5) from Mawlamyaing, Mudon, and . IMNA produced 43 investigative media reports, 70 citizen journalists’ media reports, and 7 in-depth investigative reports. They also distributed 1,000 copies of a report on rule of law and another on accountability and transparency to citizens in the focus regions. IMNA organized 3 advocacy meetings with Mon State Government officials and 5 meetings with community leaders to seek recommendations about promoting the rule of law, transparency and accountability, and

3 to build community engagement. National Justice Sector Policy Research and Advocacy Initiatives - 2nd round of grants 2014

Justice for All (JFA) focused on research and service delivery in the Bago Region. They conducted a survey with 1,525 respondents, producing a research report that highlighted strengths and weaknesses in the sector. JFA provided representation in court for 120 cases. They also produced six newsletters, distributing more than 1,000 copies of each, with information on legal news, the research findings, principles of law, and how to exercise legal rights.

Myanmar Alliance for Transparency and Accountability (MATA) reviewed and related to extractive industries with CSOs and affected communities. They conducted legal reviews workshops on environmental conservation law, mining law, and in Kayah, Shan, and Karen State. MATA conducted 15 community awareness raising sessions and established 12 community feedback mechanisms in Hpa-an, Demoso, Ywangan, and in Loikaw Township. MATA also organized consultation meetings with policy makers, including Members of Parliament (MPs) from both the upper and lower house.

Kayin State Initiative - 3rd round of grants in 2015

Thwee Community Development Network (TCDN) emphasized political rights, civil rights, economic and social rights, land rights and women rights with the Legal Awareness and Advocacy Initiatives project. TCDN increased legal awareness and knowledge through trainings, cluster workshops, and rule of law advocacy meetings organized at the village level in Kawkareik Township in the . TCDN also developed a baseline survey report and a project end evaluation report.

Women’s Organization Network (WON) conducted village-level legal awareness trainings on human rights, women’s rights, and preventing GBV in Hpa-An, Haling Bwe, and Kyar Inn Seik Gyi Township. A legal awareness TOT training was conducted for 28 participants (M/2 and F/26). WON conducted village-level legal awareness training on human rights and women’s rights with 13 sessions in Hpa An, 3 in Hlaing Bwe, and 4 in Kyar Inn Seik Gyi for 530 participants (M/142 and F/388).

Myitta Lan (ML) provided legal aid services in 20 cases, including 4 court representations. Most cases were resolved at the community level based on and local law. ML conducted 3 legal awareness trainings and 16 community legal awareness forums in Leik Tho and Pyasakan area in Thandaung Township and Paing Yan area in Hpa An Township for 677 people (M/294 and F/383).

Karen Women’s Group (KWEG) strengthened local capacity and governance through legal awareness/literacy trainings, campaigns and forums in 3 townships—Hlaingbwe, Hpa An, and Kawkareik. KWEG completed a legal system and human rights awareness capacity assessment survey with 120 respondents from 9 villages and 3 special forums for 1,000 participants (M/450 and F/550) to discuss human rights, women rights, GBV, gambling issues, land law and marriage law. KWEG also conducted special events/campaigns for 1,013 participants (M/450 and F/563) which included the film show, The Sun, the Moon & the Truth, highlighting land, drug and gambling issues, the drama show Youth Power, and a panel discussion on women’s rights, child rights, and case reporting

4 mechanisms. Additional grants awarded in 2015

International Development Law Organization (IDLO). PRLP supported personal and administrative costs of local staff for the Rule of Law Centers in and Myitkyina. IDLO conducted rule of law training courses and continuing legal education/professional workshops for 323 justice sector professionals, CSOs, and community leaders. They also provided public legal awareness activities with more than 1,500 community members through community forums, legal discussions, and mobile trainings. IDLO established four rule of law centers in Mandalay, Myitkyina, , and Yangon.

Namati developed the National Paralegal Network, which conducted various workshops including the national paralegal design workshop, the paralegal network launch, meeting with journalists and the fundraising workshops at the central level in Yangon. Namati conducted 20 regional workshops in 18 townships for 610 participants (M/338 and F/272) including MPs, government officials, CSOs, lawyers, paralegals, and political parties. Namati also conducted 13 community paralegal trainings in 12 townships for 212 trainees (M/102 and F/110) including youth and community leaders.

International Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) provided technical support to establish the Independent Lawyers Association of Myanmar (ILAM). The grant focused on three major activities: establishing the ILAM secretariat, opening pilot legal libraries, and delivering CLE. The grant helped ILAM establish a 3-person secretariat team; open three legal libraries in Monywa, Pathein, and Yangon; and conduct two membership events in Yangon and Taunggyi. ILAM conducted committee meetings in , Loikaw, Monywa and Nay Pyi Taw and completed CLE workshops in Daweii and Pathein. As part of these workshops, ILAM disseminated and utilized the PRLP Legal Aid Toolkit that focusing on case analysis, the IFRAC (issues, facts, rules, analysis, conclusion) method, elements of various causes of action, how to structure pleadings, and court procedures.

Legal Aid Grants – awarded in 2017

Myitmakha News Agency (MNA) handled 70 legal representation cases in and

5 townships in Northern focusing on land seizure, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and related human rights violations. MNA also provided legal advice for 14 people dealing with gender/based violence, land dispute issues, and drugs through two Legal Aid Centers. MNA published a report highlighting their success with stakeholders at the township and district level and presented their achievements to the (Parliament).

Sagaing Regional Youth Network (SRYN) represented 30 clients and organized 10 legal awareness sessions, which focused on the law on the Prevention and Protection of Women Against Violence (POVAW) and the Child Protection and Abuse Law and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CR). They provided legal advice, counseling and consultation services to 121 clients and worked to increase legal literacy, access to justice, and the participation of marginalized populations in the justice sector. Support focused on victims of child rape, providing pre/trial and witness preparation, and assistance for transportation to court. Their legal awareness activities reached 1,570 people (M/646 and F/924) from schools and villages, provided 80 billboards to raise awareness of rape, billboards, and included the distribution of 200 booklets on this topic in Yinmarpin, Salingyi, Ayadaw and Monywar Township.

Myanmar Justice Association (MJA) worked to raise awareness of the criminal justice system and empower people to access their rights. MJA conducted 6 legal awareness workshops for 179 people (M/31 and F/148) on gender, human/rights, rule of law, child rights, and CEDAW in local townships in the . MJA provided legal advice to 24 clients and represented 75 marginalized persons in 7 townships. At the end of the grant, MJA organized a project review meeting and presented their achievements and challenges to partner CSOs, lawyers, and the media. They also distributed an updated booklet on Myanmar’s penal/code to improve legal literacy.

Social Care Volunteer Group (SCVG) represented 23 rape victims, including litigation costs and social support. Their program worked to provide awareness of child protection issues and improve access to justice for children. With the support of 21 trained Paralegals, SCVG conducted 20 legal education sessions for 1006 people (M/460 male, F/546). They also utilized paralegal network meetings to increase legal knowledge and awareness of children’s rights. SCVG also conducted visits to the pilot court supported by PRLP in Magway Township.

Green Peasant Institute (GPI) improved access to justice services by identifying weaknesses in land laws, advocating for law reform with the Hluttaw Farmers’ Affairs Inquiry Committee, and raising legal awareness through trained paralegals. The established a legal aid center in Pathein, with 11 trained paralegals, who

6 provided legal consultations on land rights and land ownership issues for 406 farmers (M/352 and F/54) in the Ayeyarwaddy Region with a special focus on the Chaung Thar and Ngwe Thaung Yan areas. GPI also organized policy advocacy training for staff and a community legal awareness workshop for 69 (M/49 and F/20) people in Chaung Thar.

Jeepyah Civil Society Development Organ- ization (JCSDO) offered a comprehensive, local response to the access to justice needs of marginalized women and girls in 7 townships of Mon Sate. JCSDO represented 20 clients and provided legal advice/counseling services for 125 people. Their safe house provided shelter for 35women. JCSDO organized a consultation meeting with 24 village women in Kyaikmayaw Township; 4 legal awareness sessions in Mudon, Thanbyuzayut, Ye, and Kyaikmayaw Townships for 110 (M/13 and F/97) people; and 2 paralegal workshops in Mawlamyine for 45 (M/4 F/41) people. JCSDO published a report on their case work in three languages (English, Myanmar and Mon) and distributed 300 copies to various stakeholders.

Phoenix Association represented 8 clients in sexual and gender/based violence (SGBV) cases and provided support for 12 victims including travel, documentation fees, and allowances. Phoenix also provided legal advice to 500 people through 50 community legal aid mobilizers who provide legal aid referrals, prepare legal documents, and conducts community legal literacy workshops. Phoenix conducted 3 coordination meetings with the Anti-Trafficking Police, Township Administrative Department, and partner organizations – two in Mandalay and one in Yangon. They also prepared and distributed 1000 booklets with contact information for the police, hospital and public services institutions in Hlaing Thar Yar and Mandalay.

Mahawthadha Legal Aid Association (MLAA) worked to increase legal literacy and access to justice in the Ayeyarwaddy Division, providing legal advice and mediation support in 25 cases, and legal representation in 16 court cases including land cases, criminal cases, and appeals. MLAA improved legal literacy by installing 54 vinyl banners at 13 townships in Pathein, Hinthada, and Maubin Districts.

Legal Clinic Myanmar (LCM) increased access to justice for women, children, and disadvantaged people in 7 townships in the Ayeyarwaddy Division and 2 townships in . LCM provided legal representation support for 50 cases, counseling and mediation services in 221 cases, legal advice through their telephone hotline for 230 people, and social support for 20 victims/survivors of SGBV. LCM conducted 9 roundtables in Yaykyi, Pyapon, Kangyidaunt, Pathein, Dedaye, Kyeiklatt, Kyaungkone, Myitkyina and Winemaw Townships for 272 participants (M/194 and F/78). LCM also organized 36 Access to Justice Group meetings with 361 (M/183 and F/178) participants and a Strategic Planning Workshop with 54 (M/16 and F/38).

7 Genuine People's Servants (GPS) provided legal advice, assistance, and representation for marginalized people and human trafficking victims in (Salingyi Township), (Hlaing Tharyar Township), and Mon State (Bilin Township). GPS handled 90 legal representations cases, provided legal assistance in 100 procedures, legal advice for 180 people, and submitted 20 complaint letters utilizing 10 Paralegals. GPS also improved their capacity and internal controls by organizing 4 quarterly staff meetings, 1 organizational development workshop, 1 paralegal training, and 10 monitoring trips.

Humanity Institute (HI) developed their project with the collaboration of the Kachin Lawyers Group and Shingnip Kachin Legal Aid Network to support victims of human rights violations. HI provided legal representation in 20 cases and legal advice to 100 people. They also increase public awareness of legal rights and legal aid services through the distribution of 1,000 legal aid pamphlets in local languages.

Second Tap Root Organization (STRO) worked to improve access to justice for poor children, supporting 50 children and their families through the legal process. Focusing on children age 11 to 18, STRO conducted a research survey with 220 children from the juvenile training center at Aung Myay Tharzan Township in Mandalay, which resulted in a report on the situation for children and the rule of law. They distributed 500 copies distributed. To raise awareness, STRO distributed 460 T/Shirts with rule of law messages. They also conducted a paralegal training for 42 participants (M/20 and 22/F) and a media advocacy meeting with 58 representatives (M/29 and F/39) of CSOs, parliament, lawyers and paralegals.

Integrated Development Executive Association (IDEA) worked in Nawnghkio and in Shan State to form four Legal Watch Groups utilizing extended community consultations, engagement on local legal issues, and stakeholder coordination. IDEA improved access to justice for marginalized people in Shan State by addressing the lack of legal literacy, land confiscation issues, weakened justice systems, and scarce financial resources to pursue legal recourse. IDEA provided legal representation in 20 cases, conducted 12 legal consultations, and supported 10 victim/survivors. They organized consultation meetings with legal watch groups and local CSOs to share successes and challenges, resulting in problem solving and future coordination. At the end of the grant, IDEA shared their achievements and experiences through a Review Workshop for 72 participants (M/38 and F/34) from partner CSOs and government personnel.

8 Trafficking in Person Grants – awarded in 2017

Thwee Community Develop- ment Network (TCDN) worked to prevent human trafficking through protection services, awareness trainings, legal and human rights awareness raising activities, counseling, and a safe house. TCDN conducted 6 Legal and Anti Human Trafficking trainings in Myawaddy for 205 participants (M/95 and F/110). They conducted a capacity building training in Myawaddy for 6 staff members (M/4 and F/2), an organizational development training in Kawkareik for 16 participants (M/11 and F/5), and 2 case analysis workshops in Myawaddy for 45 participants (M/24 and F/21) people. TCDN organized a Human Trafficking Day campaign in Myawaddy with 240 attendees (M/97 and F/143). With the participation and coordination of Anti Trafficking Working Groups from , the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Migration Development Center (MDC), the Foundation of Education Development Center (FED), the Child Care Foundation (CCF), and government departments, TCDN also conducted an Advocacy Meeting with in Myawaddy Township with 130 participants (M/53 and F/77).

Mawk Kon Local Development Organization (MKLDO) provided services for children, youth, and women in the and Township area of Eastern Shan State. They conducted three TIP training of trainers for 83 participants (M/42 and F/41), two Trafficking and Migration Issues Exploration workshops for 62 participants (M/24 and F/38) and three Township multi-stakeholder workshops for 96 participants (M/67 and F/29) from Kengtung and Tachileik Townships. MKLDO organized a Human Trafficking Day Campaign in for 373 participants (M/138 and F/235) including the Deputy State General Administrator, State Deputy People’s Police Force, State Anti-Trafficking Task Force Commander, political parties, members of parliament, state and district level officers, and CSOs. MKLDO conducted 28 TIP awareness raising sessions in 18 villages in Kengtung Township and 10 villages in with a total participation of 1,242 (M/429 and F/813). MKLDO produced numerous awareness raising materials including 400 vinyl posters, 1095 Pamphlets, 400 caps, 350 t-shirts, 350 bags, and 400 planners, which were distributed at training programs and awareness events.

9 Genuine People's Servants promoted awareness about human rights, trafficking in persons (TIP), and legal mechanisms for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in armed conflict areas in and . GPS trained 20 local dialect TIP trainers (M/5 and F/15) who then conducted 18 awareness raising events in Gonegyan, Zutaung, Mine Yu Lay, KBC IDP Camps in ; Khan Taing, Kaung Lauk Sauk, and Kaung Kaw IDP Camps in Hseni Township; Monesee IDP Camp in Muse, and Nay Win Ni IDP Camp in Namhkam Township in Northern Shan State for 540 (M/149 and F/391) participants. GPS also provided legal representation for 10 TIP cases, including 3 from Lashio and 7 from Muse Township.

Htoi (Win Let) Gender and Development Foundation (Htoi) focused on gender issues in the Kachin community and provided protection and victims/survivor assistance through peer group meetings and psycho-social support. Htoi conducted TIP awareness and TOT training, distributed awareness materials, and provided legal support. During the grant, Htoi provided legal representation in 10 cases, and legal advice for an additional 10 persons. Their TIP TOT included 21 participants (M/6 and F/15) from partner organizations and churches. They organized a Human Trafficking and Migrant Day in Myitkyina for 576 attendees (M/94 and F/482) representing 7 IDP camps, 21 CSOs and NGOs, community leaders, and government personnel. Htoi also conducted 8 trafficking awareness sessions in Momauk, , Mansi, and Waingmaw in Myitkyina Township.

Karuna Mission Social Solidarity (KMSS) promoted safe labor migration in Shwe Bo, Aunglan and Kengtung Township. They organized 6 coordination meetings at three project locations for CSOs and government agencies. KMSS also conducted three Community Leaders Mainstreaming Courses in Kengtung, Aunglan and Shwe Bo Township for 90 participants (M/61 and F/29). They conducted 50 community awareness raising events with 1,455 participants (M/574 and F/884) and 146 community working groups sessions in 25 villages with 1,305 participants (M/653 and F/652). They observed Myanmar Anti-Human Trafficking Day with 130 attendees (M/76 and F/54) in Shwe Bo Township and 133 (M/92 and F/41) in Aunglan Township. KMSS produced awareness raising materials including 4,000 pamphlets, 4,000 writing pens, 175 t-shirts, 195 bags, and 175 note books which were distributed at various training and awareness events.

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Grantee Legal Aid Services and Awareness Raising Activities

Legal Aid Services provided by Grantees

Type of services Number of Number of beneficiaries cases # Men # Women Total

Free legal representation 1472 1308 587 1895 Referral 468 169 304 473 Legal advice 2840 1482 1502 2984 Safe house 87 0 87 87 Mediation 58 17 65 82

Total 4925 2976 2545 5521

Legal awareness materials and outreach provided by Grantees

Types Number (Cumulative) Pamphlets 31793 Newsletters 6000 Manuals/booklets 315 Mon State Rule of law report 2000 Legal service mapping 4450 Others IEC (Books, Caps, Bags, Vinyl, etc.) 6646 Total 51204 Direct outreach contact to Citizens 984 News stories published on lines media 124

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Grantee Trainings and Workshop

Cumulative Achievement Trainings/ Number of Participants Topic / Event Workshops M F Total

Human rights and LGBT rights training 13 193 138 331 Basic skills training 1 8 10 18 Capacity building training for junior lawyers and paralegals 8 28 39 67 Community based Paralegal training 39 435 563 998 LGBT rights and paralegals training 1 18 5 23 Paralegal advance training 8 24 58 82 Referral strengthening system training 1 5 25 30 Community based legal awareness training/workshops 360 4780 7393 12173 National Mock Trial workshop 4 37 119 156 National Myanmar CLE Summer School training workshop 1 4 56 60 Campaign on domestic/ gender based violence/TIP 51 1502 2764 4266 Training on SGBV, CEDAW, women rights and human rights issues / TIP 80 793 1306 2099 Communication/ presentation/ facilitation skills training 5 28 57 85 Skills training (case management, interviewing, counseling, mobilization) 21 234 276 510 Human rights / advocacy trainings 3 14 47 61 Investigative journalism training 2 8 5 13 Citizen journalism training 2 14 8 22 Law review workshops 16 439 238 677

Total 616 8564 13107 21671

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