... campaigns and advocacy in defense of individual and group rights within a framework of human rights. ASK advocates reform of discriminatory and repressive laws to eliminate systemic social, legal and political discrimination. The organization carries its advocacy-related activities at local, regional and international level. * Providing legal aid services through litigation, mediation, counseling and negotiation: free legal aid is provided at ASK's office as well as at four on-site clinics which are jointly run with partner NGOs situated at the clinic's areas. Cases are undertaken following media reports, reports of investigations and referrals from other ASK units. Family disputes are often settled through the Shalish. In 2000, 267 Shalishes were conducted. ASK and NU co-operate over developing approaches for democratizing the traditional justice system. ASK at a glance Status * Societies Registration Act, 1860 since September 20, 1986. * Foreign Donation Regulation Ordinance, 1978 since June 28, 1993. * In special consultative status with ...

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