The Hakí Network is a global association dedicated to using law to empower the poor and marginalized. We were founded by a core group of civil society organizations, lawyers, and activists to harness law and human rights as a fundamental tool for fighting poverty. We emphasize local solutions, interconnectivity, and reducing poverty by strengthening rights and good governance. “Hak[i]” means justice or truth in Swahili, Arabic and other languages – reflecting our belief that justice is a common bond across cultures.

Hakí embraces innovative approaches including community-based paralegals, building local networks of advocates and public interest lawyers, and using the Internet and mobile technology as a mechanism for strengthening the rule of law and improving governance. Hakí partners work locally, nationally and internationally on legal issues that directly affect the poor, including:

• Fighting Poverty through Legal Reform and Good Governance
• Eliminating Injustice for Women
• Strengthening Property and Labor Rights
• Reforming Customary Justice Systems
• Building the Rule of Law in Post-conflict Countries

Contact us at:
info@hakinetwork.org