This publication is the result of a participatory research initiative organized jointly by The Legal Empowerment Network, convened by Namati, and Themis – Gender, Justice and Human Rights (Brazil). The research was co-led and implemented by lead members of the network: the Association for Emancipation, Solidarity and Equality of Women – ESE (North Macedonia), the Uganda Association of Women Lawyers – FIDA (Uganda), and the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST).

Over a period of 5 months, from November 2020 to March 2021, a group of women activists and researchers dedicated time, energy and passion to gather information and prepare this report on gender justice and legal empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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