International Senior Lawyers Project
For General Operating Support
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Amount$450,000
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Program
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Date Awarded2/9/2018
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Term24 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Overview
The International Senior Lawyers Project mobilizes a global network of experienced lawyers and law firms to provide pro bono services to developing countries to strengthen their legal, regulatory, and enforcement frameworks. The project also assists local activists and civil society organizations to navigate the legal terrain so that they may participate effectively in decisions affecting their communities, especially decisions involving natural resource management and associated investments, trade, and tax policies. During this grant period, the project will deepen its engagement in three developing countries and develop new tools for advancing just, inclusive, and accountable development.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.islp.org
Address
207 West 25th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
The International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) mobilizes a global network of experienced lawyers and law firms to provide pro bono services to developing countries to strengthen their legal, regulatory, and enforcement frameworks. ISLP also assists local activists and civil society organizations to navigate the legal terrain and participate effectively in decisions affecting their communities, especially decisions involving natural resource management and associated investments, trade, and tax policies. ISLP’s programmatic priorities include deepening its engagement in Guyana, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, and developing new tools for advancing just, inclusive, and accountable development.
