Defend 20 children too young for prison
About
Children's Legal Defense Center lawyers will provide specialized criminal defense services to 20 children who are 14 years old or younger and imprisoned in Somaliland.
Need
In Somaliland, a child must be 15-years-old before the criminal justice system can hold them accountable for their actions. Yet, children under 15, like our 14-year-old client Mohamed (pictured), are routinely arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned despite being too young for criminal punishment.
Long term impact
The project will provide specialized criminal defense services to 20 children aged 14 or younger who, like Mohamed, have been unlawfully arrested and are facing criminal charges in Somaliland.
About the Organization
The Children's Legal Defense Center is a non-profit organization putting human rights into action to get imprisoned children home in Somaliland.
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GlobalGiving Categories:
- Child Protection
- Justice and Human Rights
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What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.