Legal Aid and Consultancy Centre (LACC)

Legal Aid and Consultancy Centre was established in 1987, is an independent non-governmental organization LACC is a pioneer in the field of providing free legal aid and combating gender based violence for promoting women’s access to justice. It was founded by Prof. Dr Shanta Thapalia accompanying with women group of lawyers with the goal of promoting and protecting the rights and interests of women and children in Nepal. LACC is dedicated to protect and promote the dignity, well-being and rights of women and children in Nepal.

It is committed to uplifting the social, political, legal, economic and cultural status of women and children, defending their interests and eliminating all forms of discrimination and violence against them.