Jail Decongestion Program
HLAF's Jail Decongestion Program (JD) has run since HLAF's establishment and has since evolved from a traditional lawyering project into an alternative lawyering program.
We decongest jails not only by providing legal and paralegal assistance to PDLs but we also focus on improving the perspective, attitudes and knowledge of duty-bearers and the community.
Our Jail Decongestion Stories
dignity through freedom
Val, an HLAF Volunteer leads others in an Anti-Discrimination Seminar
Even with minimum supervision, HLAF volunteer Valerie Ancero guides other volunteers during their planned program for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Talisay City Jail,
DLSU proposes to improve the Case Management System of HLAF; to help monitor and follow up on PDL cases
Sticking to the old and traditional means of storing stacks of papers containing sensitive information imposes risks to organizations and government agencies such as HLAF
HLAF supports the upcoming International Human Rights Day
The Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights in the Philippines, especially those persons behind
Raising the Bar: Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation Inc. Champions Children’s Rights in National Children’s Month Extravaganza!
In line with the celebration of National Children’s Month this November, the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation Inc. (HLAF) continues to champion the rights and welfare
The National Conference of Social Workers, Criminologists, and the Philippine Criminal Justice System
Over the years, the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) has been at the forefront of fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration among advocates, implementers, and duty-bearers
Hope Behind Bars: HLAF as an Advocate for PDL Rights
Amidst the challenges faced by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the Philippines, an inspiring beacon of hope emerges from the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation
Our Accomplishments
1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021
were released through the combined efforts of the partners jails, PDL volunteers and HLAF volunteers, interns and staff
trained as paralegals to provide paralegal services to their fellow PDLs.
trained, capacitated and empowered to provide support to PDLs in their areas.
