Publish state-wise Access to Justice reports to inform policy
Overview
At DAWN DAKSH FOUNDATION, we believe justice is a right, not a privilege. Our Legal Aid & Access to Justice program uses technology, legal expertise and community outreach to remove barriers — information, access and resources — that prevent marginalised people from exercising their rights.
Justice Without Barriers
Focused support for SC/ST, Persons with Disabilities, and Women.
Why It Matters
Large sections of society face persistent barriers to justice:
- Informational Gaps: Limited awareness of rights and remedies.
- Access Gaps: Fear, low confidence, and difficulty navigating legal systems.
- Resource Gaps: High costs and lack of approachable legal support.
What We Do — Our Four Pillars
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Legal Awareness & Rights Education
Simple, local-language resources and community sessions to build legal literacy.
- Know Your Rights hub (Hindi & local languages)
- Community legal literacy drives
- Videos, infographics & radio outreach
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Legal Aid & TeleLaw Consultation
Direct access to verified advocates via phone or video — triage to representation.
- AI-assisted triage chatbot
- Tiered support: Paralegal → Lawyer → Institutional linkages
- Helpline & WhatsApp support
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Lawyer Network, Training & Mentorship
Capacity-building for compassionate, tech-enabled advocacy.
- DAWN Legal Network (DLN)
- Fellowship for Legal Empowerment
- Toolkits & continuing education
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Legal Research & Advocacy
Data-led policy reform and campaigns for inclusive justice.
- Access to Justice Reports
- Policy briefs and stakeholder consultations
- Systemic advocacy campaigns
Who We Serve
DAWN focuses on communities facing multiple barriers to justice. We combine digital services with on-ground outreach.
| Group | Key Issues Addressed |
|---|---|
| Dalit / Adivasis | Caste discrimination, land, atrocity cases |
| Women | Domestic violence, harassment, inheritance rights |
| Persons with Disabilities | Accessibility, discrimination, legal guardianship |
DAWN LegalConnect — Our Platform
A single, unified digital ecosystem bringing citizens, lawyers and institutions together.
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User Portal
Case registration, rights content, chatbot, video consults.
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Lawyer Dashboard
Case management, pro bono tracking, client engagement.
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Learning Hub
Training resources for lawyers and communities.
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Analytics & Community Map
Real-time tracking of outreach and access gaps.
Impact Goals
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0Reach
People with legal awareness campaigns
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0Deliver
TeleLaw consultations in 3 years
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0Train and Mentor
Advocates and paralegals
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Partnerships & Collaboration
DAWN works with legal institutions, academia, technology providers, CSR partners and community networks to build a robust and scalable justice ecosystem.
Interested in partnering?
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