GD Alliance

Recognizing the disparity in available legal services and the lack of meaningful access to justice around the world, a group of North-South public interest lawyers came together in November 2021 to form GD Alliance for the communities and individuals most impacted by conflict, oppression, and inequity.

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We see firsthand how governments and transnational corporations, many of which are responsible for the most extreme forms of injustice, can readily access legal advice across sectors from full-service, global law firms. In contrast, the most affected communities have limited access to similar legal services -- if any access at all.

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NGOs too often work in silos and do not share knowledge or expertise. This isolation results in inefficiency and single-issue solutions, addressing only the symptoms and not the systemic problems. It ignores the interconnectivity and complexity of the challenges faced. 

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We established GD Alliance to ensure that high quality, cross-sector legal services are available to all, regardless of background. We listen to needs, and build hybrid legal teams to assist in designing holistic legal solutions that will bring about lasting, substantive redress and systemic change.