El Veinte | Colombia

Strengthening Access to Justice to Ensure Freedom of Expression in Colombia

Increase El Veinte’s capacity to support journalists and public interest social media users through an expanded pro bono network of lawyers

AWARD YEAR
2022
FUNDING AREA
Democratic Governance
PROJECT LOCATION
Colombia
AMOUNT AWARDED
$40,000
PROJECT DURATION
29 months

El Veinte provides specialized legal advice and representation to journalists and others working in the public interest and facing challenges to freedom of expression. With support from this project, El Veinte will expand its network of trained pro bono lawyers and increase its reach outside of Colombia’s major cities.