In Ghana, people can be arrested, detained, and prosecuted for simply existing, and most cannot afford a lawyer. We are working to change that equation, one case at a time.
Defend a RightBeyond the courts, there is extortion by police officers, blackmail by former partners, landlords using eviction threats to demand silence, and employers terminating without cause.
Most people in this situation cannot afford a lawyer. Many don't know what rights they have. And those who do often fear that seeking legal help will expose them further, leaving a community trapped in silence, absorbing injustice.
I spent three nights in a cell. No charge, no explanation. When ENG's legal team arrived, I was released within hours. They knew the law better than the officers holding me.
When someone is arrested, detained, or threatened, we mobilize fast. When communities lack knowledge of their protections, we bring the workshops to them.
A single wrongful detention case can cost between $150 and $500 to resolve, fees most of our clients simply do not have. Without this fund, people remain in cells, blackmailers succeed, and employers go unchallenged. Every case we take on sends the opposite message: you are protected, you have allies, and the law, properly applied, is on your side.
One legal consultation
Emergency bail + legal fees
Full case representation
Rights workshop for 50 community members
We are raising $20,000 to retain additional human rights attorneys, fund emergency interventions for at least 30 cases over the next year, and deliver Know-Your-Rights education to 500+ individuals across five regions.