Case Studies
The bitter sweet reality of chocolate
Lawyers found by A4ID assist Stop the Traffik in their campaign to end child trafficking in the chocolate industry.
The law: the key to ensuring an effective disaster response?
It is inevitable that disasters do happen. But new work by our legal partners considers how the law can be used to ensure that the international response is as swift and effective as possible.
Helping agricultural groups grow their business
In many communities, lack of access to credit can prevent people from making a living. But our legal partners have worked with Oxfam, local banks and farmers to help them grow their businesses.
Defusing the Debt Crisis
Jubilee Scotland is committed to raising awareness of sovereign debt arbitration. Work through A4ID has led to a parliamentary motion and a People’s Debt Tribunal in Scottish Parliament.
"Tele-medicine" services in rural India
When the Eleos Foundation needed legal support for a project providing low-cost "tele-medicine" services in India, A4ID was able to provide help through Dechert, one of our Legal Partners.
Protection against accusations of witchcraft
When Nyamizi’s husband died she was accused of witchcraft and forced from her home. Our legal partners have worked with HelpAge International to recommend legal protections for vulnerable people.
Improving access to medicine
The cost of drugs can prevent many people from accessing healthcare. Work by our legal partners for MSF led to patent agreements which will help ensure drugs are available for the developing world
Securing land rights in Niger
In Niger pastoralists are often unable to secure their land rights, threatening access to food and livelihoods.
But new legal research has helped to empower the community and protect their rights.
Working to change the law on illegal logging
Illegal logging has serious consequences for development and the environment. But thanks to work by our legal and development partners the import of illegal timber is now banned in the EU.
Environmentally friendly energy for the developing world
Lack of access to electricity isn't just an inconvenience but a serious barrier to development. But legal support from A4ID is helping one NGO effectively address this problem across Africa.
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