Mobile ALAC-Free Legal Advice Camp Village 515/EB District Vehari

Mobile ALAC-Free Legal Advice Camp
Venue: Village 515/EB District Vehari
30 May 2023

On May 30, 2023, Transparency International Pakistan partnered with the Sudhar Development Organization to host a free legal advice camp in Village 515/EB Tehsil Burewala, District Vehari, Punjab.

The camp commenced at 11:00 AM in Village 515/EB, and individuals from neighboring villages gathered to register their complaints. Advocate Aftab Husain provided free legal advice. Most of the complainants were females. A total of 67 citizens visited the camp including 63 females and 04 males.

Ms. Saima Batool, Executive Director Sudhar Development Organization explained the objectives of the legal advice camp and emphasize on the importance of highlighting and reporting corruption/mismanagement. She told participants that women are affected by corruption more than that of men. She also introduced TI Pakistan, its working, and the key projects and initiatives.

Several issues were reported by women, some of which require attention. Firstly, the absence of boundary walls and security guards at Basic Health Units (BHUs) makes women feel insecure, particularly at night. Additionally, there have been delays or halts in the payments of the Benazir Income Support program, and scholarship payments for children have also been suspended. Another complaint relates to a hospital lacking ultrasound machines. Moreover, the hospital building is situated below ground level, resulting in water accumulation during the rainy season. Furthermore, village’s 35-year-old sewerage line is clogged and needs replacement.

To assist these complainants, an advocate provided free legal advice and informed them about relevant authorities who can redress their grievances. Furthermore, TI Pakistan is currently reviewing all the complaints to examine the allegations and forward them to the authorities for appropriate resolution.