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15 legal aid cases have been brought to PHWO so far. 82 people have opened the site today.

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What do you need help with?

Before you apply

Submitting does not guarantee that a volunteer advocate will take your case. Every case is reviewed individually, and cases are matched according to need, urgency and advocate availability. We will keep you updated through My PHWO.

Your application is stored securely and is never shared or published. Only authorised PHWO staff can see it.

Tap the one that fits best.

Is anyone in police lock-up or jail right now?

Which police station or jail?

Example: Central Jail Karachi

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What happened? Tell us in your own words.

A few lines are enough. Urdu, Sindhi or English.

Example: Police took my brother on 2 October. No FIR. We need bail.

Which country do you live in?

Online advice on Pakistani legal matters is open worldwide. In-person help is in Pakistan only.

What kind of help do you need?

Our volunteer advocates are in Pakistan. Advice is about Pakistani law.

What is your full name?

Example: Ali Raza

Your gender

This is about you, not the helper you may prefer.

Your own mobile number

Pakistan: 0300-1234567. Other countries: start with + and the country code, e.g. +971 50 123 4567.

Which city or town do you live in?

Example: Larkana

Your email (if you have one)

With an email you can follow your case and add details in My PHWO.

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Take a photo of your face

This shows us the case is really from you. Look at the camera in good light.

Any case papers? (photos are fine)

Example: FIR copy, court notice, nikahnama, rent agreement. Up to 8 files.

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Check your answers

Tap Edit to change anything. Then send.

Legal aid from PHWO is free. No one acting for PHWO will ever ask you for money. A volunteer advocate reads every case and decides if they can take it. No lawyer can promise a result.

Submitting does not guarantee that a volunteer advocate will take your case. Every case is reviewed individually, and cases are matched according to need, urgency and advocate availability. We will keep you updated through My PHWO.

Your application is stored securely and is never shared or published. Only authorised PHWO staff can see it.