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World Day Against The Death Penalty 2019: a day of solidarity

This year, 10th October 2019, marked the 17th World Day Against the Death Penalty.There are not many occasions when a representative from the Vatican sits to break bread with criminalized individuals. And yet, last month, our team in Uganda hosted a Solidarity Visit to the condemn section at Luzira Upper Prison, Uganda, to mark this date as part of EU global outreach. Amongst those attending were a . The delegation was led by EU Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Attilio Pacifici, and included Ambassadors and representatives from Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Iceland, Norway and the Vatican.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2019

Although women and girls account for a far smaller share of total homicides than men, they bear by far the greatest burden of intimate partner/family‐related homicide, and intimate partner homicide.

Morris Kaberia’s visit to South Africa (INN)

The was a gathering of individuals and organisations representing the work of justice reform, from around the world. Read more about his experience.

First impressions of life in prison

My first time visiting prison in Uganda was anything but what I expected…

Graduates: Dickson Munene and Hamisi Mzari

Throughout this year we have shared the stories of every one of our 16 Kenyan law graduates. Each of them have completed their studies with the University of London, as part of .

Graduates: Back to School for Two of our Hardworking Prison Officers

Both prisoners and prison staff are part of our community at APP and they are often sat in the same classroom studying law together. This year two Kenyan Prison Officers - Winfred Kamene and Dennis Mungo - have graduated from the University of London with their Bachelor of Law degrees [LLB]

One Year On: Morris Kaberia

On 20th September 2018, Morris Kaberia was released from Kamiti Maximum Prison, in Kenya, n. Less than a year later he was leading a successful legal challenge on the remission of sentences which will ensure the release of others, unlawfully detained, across the country.

A Visitor's Perspective: Beyond the Prison of a Prisoned Mind

"We should be open to the idea that there are proven leaders within the prison population in Kamiti ..."

Graduate: James Osano

I get satisfaction from the fact that I am now able to help others, who like me, are in prison and cannot afford legal representation.

Law books fuel the defence

Inmates at Luzira Prison share how access to quality reading material has helped them prepare their defence for court.

Jane's story: From death row, to paralegal officer

As one of our trained paralegals in Langata Women's Prison in Kenya, Jane is enabling fellow incarcerated women to access essential legal services. Fostering hope for a more just world.

Sarah spent more time in prison before her trial, than if she was sentenced

“Being in prison: days are like months and months are like years.”

Betty is close to completing her law degree from within prison

"Using the knowledge I have acquired from Justice Defenders, I managed to convince the judge in my appeal process, overturning my death sentence."

Annet spent 14 years dealing with the consequences of her husband's death sentence

“My husband committed a crime, so he had to pay for it. Though it put me in a difficult situation.”

Doreen responds to the unique needs female inmates

“It’s fulfilling being a female prison officer; knowing that I come in handy to supervise the safety and securing of the female inmates. Also, I take part in their rehabilitation process.”

The ripple effect of individual impact

When defenceless individuals in conflict with the law get a fair hearing, impact spreads to families, communities, prisons, court systems, and society as a whole.

Voices from Uganda

We've expanded our compassionate release campaign reach into Uganda. Hundreds of nonviolent offenders await your support.

Compassionate release campaign update

We're making progress on decongesting prisons during the pandemic. Many more await your support.