Legal Aid and Consultancy Center (LACC)

LACC Nepal (Legal Aid and Consultancy Centre Nepal) is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 by Prof. Dr. Shanta Thapalia. Its mission is to enhance women’s and marginalized groups' access to gender-responsive justice in Nepal. LACC provides a wide range of legal aid services, including legal counseling, court representation, mediation, and psycho-social support. It works at the policy level, advocating for laws that protect women’s rights and gender equality, and at the macro and micro levels, providing regional support and empowering grassroots communities through training and capacity building. LACC’s key initiatives include promoting gender-responsive justice, raising awareness on harmful practices, and empowering community leaders to act as justice facilitators. The organization also focuses on building a strong future generation of female lawyers through mentorship and legal education. Through its various programs, LACC has played a pivotal role in reducing discrimination and improving access to justice for women and marginalized groups in Nepal.